With only 9 days left to go, SMU Art Fest 2009 is almost around the corner. After going through all the final drafted designs with Khim, we managed to decide and confirm the location for all the art pieces.
Initially, i didn't really thought i can have the opportunity to participate. Ever since i was exposed to the Art World in the secondary school day, i didn't even believe i have that sense of art in me.
If not for Daniel, i won't even know about the showcase. If not for Khairuddin, i won't even use stencil as the medium. If not for Khim, i won't even have the spaces to showcase my work. Lastly to my friends who kept encouraging and providing feedback, i won't even produce the nice work.
9 designs to complete and 23 stencils to create, i hope everything will be smooth!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
First Showcase: Actual Completed Design
The actual design for the first showcase featuring both the crying baby and his father is finally completed!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Design Completion
At last, i've completed all the design which i hope to feature along the SMU Art Fest 2009. However, they are still not the finalized version because i'm still waiting for Khim to approve it. Anyway, i managed to recce the whole concourse and have some slight idea of which wall and pillar i'm intending to spray.
Most of the design will be featured at the 1st level Li Ka Shing Library and the Concourse that link all the SMU building together. The concept for this special placement is to cultivate the curosity in the passer-by so that they will ask 'What's next?'
Having said that, each buildings (except the Library) will also feature the one little kiddos and one arrow balloon. The intention is to welcome everyone before they embark on the rest of the more intensive design at Li Ka Shing Library.
Most of the design will be featured at the 1st level Li Ka Shing Library and the Concourse that link all the SMU building together. The concept for this special placement is to cultivate the curosity in the passer-by so that they will ask 'What's next?'
Having said that, each buildings (except the Library) will also feature the one little kiddos and one arrow balloon. The intention is to welcome everyone before they embark on the rest of the more intensive design at Li Ka Shing Library.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Cutting Edge
Following the Eiffel Tower and some other Christmas paper cutting, i went on to help Daniel create a Birthday card for his Mum. Not a very complex design but i hope it's nice enough to 'Wow' his Mum. Will be planning to explore more of paper cutting cards in the future and possibly create another new blog just to sell them.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Paper Cutting Trial
Like any artiste, i get distracted over art work easily.
After Jervis shown me the Christmas Card he brought back from Vietnam, i was determined to set out on an journey to see what i can achieve through paper cutting. To my surprise, i was able to create something using that expensive pen knife i bought for the Art Fest.
The hardest part of creating this greeting card was sourcing for the ideal design. Going through the Google image search, i finally managed to source a few design from the Eiffel Tower, Christmas Decoration and a normal Tree.
Not quite bad after all. I guess i should start doing some stuff to send out greeting cards!
After Jervis shown me the Christmas Card he brought back from Vietnam, i was determined to set out on an journey to see what i can achieve through paper cutting. To my surprise, i was able to create something using that expensive pen knife i bought for the Art Fest.
The hardest part of creating this greeting card was sourcing for the ideal design. Going through the Google image search, i finally managed to source a few design from the Eiffel Tower, Christmas Decoration and a normal Tree.
Not quite bad after all. I guess i should start doing some stuff to send out greeting cards!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
2nd Showcase: See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil
The long weekend i spent with my wife was totally wonderful.
But at the same time, the start of the week has got me fuel up for more inspiration. Over the weekend, i managed to convince my wife to allow me to feature her portrait for one of the showcase.
The second showcase i'm working on will feature 3 photocopied portrait of my wife. But each will be given a different arrow to indicate the restriction; See No Evil, Hear No Evil and Speak No Evil. Basically, the arrow head will be placed on the eyes, ear and mouth of the portrait to simulate the restriction. While the body of the arrow will wrap the face from the back.
Will be working on the stencil cutting on this second showcase till friday because of the 4 layer of tones. But hopefully i can get it done asap before working on the other stencils.
But at the same time, the start of the week has got me fuel up for more inspiration. Over the weekend, i managed to convince my wife to allow me to feature her portrait for one of the showcase.
The second showcase i'm working on will feature 3 photocopied portrait of my wife. But each will be given a different arrow to indicate the restriction; See No Evil, Hear No Evil and Speak No Evil. Basically, the arrow head will be placed on the eyes, ear and mouth of the portrait to simulate the restriction. While the body of the arrow will wrap the face from the back.
Will be working on the stencil cutting on this second showcase till friday because of the 4 layer of tones. But hopefully i can get it done asap before working on the other stencils.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
SMU Art Fest 2009: Stage 2 Consultation
The second consultation today was fantastic. (All thanks to the stencil art inspired by Banksy)
Although khai did not make it to see my actual blow up design, khim and exco were quite satisfied with my concept and draft version of actual work.
The process i went through today was quite simple. After pasting the blown up version of Cry Baby and done drawing with the Broken Arrow, i'm left with cutting the patches and spraying process. And thankfully i managed to accomplish all in one afternoon!
The toughest of all during the cutting process was to cut out all the tiny little detail. I ended up having a sore index finger because the board were really tough to penetrate. (Luckily i didn't choose the vanguard sheet!)
As for the spraying process, it took me quite a well to dry up the ink. Other than that, i also managed to spray some of the blue ink on my finger.
Despite the fact Khim has requested that i discontinue to showcase the arrows, i am still pretty much happy about her reaction of the stencil art. In fact, we even went to the extend of generating more and more idea. For now, she have to scratch her head to plan for my spaces.
As for now, i'm going back to create more ideas and stencils!
Although khai did not make it to see my actual blow up design, khim and exco were quite satisfied with my concept and draft version of actual work.
The process i went through today was quite simple. After pasting the blown up version of Cry Baby and done drawing with the Broken Arrow, i'm left with cutting the patches and spraying process. And thankfully i managed to accomplish all in one afternoon!
The toughest of all during the cutting process was to cut out all the tiny little detail. I ended up having a sore index finger because the board were really tough to penetrate. (Luckily i didn't choose the vanguard sheet!)
As for the spraying process, it took me quite a well to dry up the ink. Other than that, i also managed to spray some of the blue ink on my finger.
Despite the fact Khim has requested that i discontinue to showcase the arrows, i am still pretty much happy about her reaction of the stencil art. In fact, we even went to the extend of generating more and more idea. For now, she have to scratch her head to plan for my spaces.
As for now, i'm going back to create more ideas and stencils!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
First Showcase; Crying for Love
Exams finally ended last Saturday noon, but the real event for myself in 2008 has just began. With so much to prepare for SMU Art Fest 2009, i can't help but went to work immediately after the last exam.
After thinking about the concept for the past 3 weeks, i've decided to showcase more than one work. Besides the "Real World" graffiti featuring the arrows as the background, i will be using Stencil Art as another platform to deliver the concept for the Art Fest.
So far, I'm planning for 4 showcase. But there may be more along the way as ideas are constantly changing at the back of my head. The first work i'm trying to deliver for this Friday consultation with the OSL is a small kid crying. The actual showcase will feature 2 adults standing at both end of the crying kid, with the father of the crying kid will be carrying another kid. But the highlight of the showcase is a broken arrow beside the crying kid.
The concept was derived from the idea that when we were young, we were constantly given instructions by the adults. And when we refuse to listen, we will receive all sort of punishment. Thus, we ended up crying. Just like the featured crying kid, he broke the arrow (instruction) given by his parents and ended crying because both parents did not bother about him. At the same time, another kid (carried by the father figure), will be holding on to a unbroken arrow.
Sound confusing? Maybe. But i'll showcase the actual work when it's done. That will be easier to digest!
After thinking about the concept for the past 3 weeks, i've decided to showcase more than one work. Besides the "Real World" graffiti featuring the arrows as the background, i will be using Stencil Art as another platform to deliver the concept for the Art Fest.
So far, I'm planning for 4 showcase. But there may be more along the way as ideas are constantly changing at the back of my head. The first work i'm trying to deliver for this Friday consultation with the OSL is a small kid crying. The actual showcase will feature 2 adults standing at both end of the crying kid, with the father of the crying kid will be carrying another kid. But the highlight of the showcase is a broken arrow beside the crying kid.
The concept was derived from the idea that when we were young, we were constantly given instructions by the adults. And when we refuse to listen, we will receive all sort of punishment. Thus, we ended up crying. Just like the featured crying kid, he broke the arrow (instruction) given by his parents and ended crying because both parents did not bother about him. At the same time, another kid (carried by the father figure), will be holding on to a unbroken arrow.
Sound confusing? Maybe. But i'll showcase the actual work when it's done. That will be easier to digest!
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