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Follow the lead of MARTIN LOH, as he delves into the RECESSES OF MY MIND - 2nd to 12th JULY 2009
Whereas past exhibitions have dealt with what I know, what I've observed, and what I remember, RECESSES OF MY MIND is primarily a function of the conjurings of my over-active imagination. Settled realities of the Peranakan past have given way to an almost hallucinatory journey where the world is not only charming, but dangerous. In an effort to break away from previous Peranakan depictions, the artist is demonstrating the primacy of his mind over his eyes.
Where: Utterly Art Exhibition Space (diagonally opposite the Sri Mariamman Temple, Pagoda St Exit) 229A South Bridge Road (2nd Level) Singapore 058778
An exhibition featuring three art installations and narrative photography provides a human interest touch to the Straits Chinese theme, reports AMANDA DE GUZMAN
THE Little Nonya TV series has revived interest in the Peranakan culture, but how can one look at a culture and way of life that's frozen in time from a more critical point of view? Fine arts photographer Chris Yap's latest exhibition, Of Fingerbowls and Hankies, is both a meditation and a critique of the contemporary representation of Peranakan culture.
Get Fresh! With Cynthia Wee Hoefer at the Baba House
Cynthia Wee-Hoefer, a Peranakan and former journalist, has a new role as an accidental farmer and green grocer now that the organic farm in Nepal that she and her German husband own is producing fresh vegetables, fruits and processed produce.
During this talk and slideshow, Cynthia will share her growing experience being on both sides of the food supply chain – the planting and the selling – and why it is important to know where your food is coming from.
Organic Himalaya seasonal supplies will be available at the presentation. Drinks and light snacks will be provided.
An exhibition of Straits Chinese jewellery gives an insight into the richness of Peranakan culture, reports AUDREY PHOON ( Held at the Peranakan Museum)
NEARLY a century ago, diamonds were 'almost as cheap as kacang putih'. But that was not enough reason for the Peranakans to buy them. 'They were unsure about whether diamonds were worth buying to use in their jewellery,' says Randall Ee, curator of the Peranakan Museum, and a Peranakan himself, adding that gold was preferred as the work that went into crafting the precious metal was more visible. Subsequently, as Western influences crept into their culture and diamonds earned more credibility, the Peranakans bought them by the pouches ('some even had Milo tins of them!') and sprinkled the gems so liberally into their accessories that rose-cut diamonds became a hallmark of Peranakan jewellery.
