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From the Recesses of my Mind

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

Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 12 noon - 8 pm  | Sun 12 noon - 5.30 pm |

 

martin loh 09-01
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A Peranakan preoccupation


An exhibition featuring three art installations and narrative photography provides a human interest touch to the Straits Chinese theme, reports AMANDA DE GUZMAN
 Baba House- Peter YappTHE 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.

 

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Bebe's Beading Workshop
Beading

Dear Members,

Due to overwhelming requests, Bebe Seet will be conducting a beading workshop starting 24th June 2009 over 4 Wednesday evenings.

Dates:    Wednesdays, 24 Jun, 1 and 22 Jul, 12 Aug
(four sessions in total)
Time: 7-9pm
Venue:    Rumah Bebe, 113 East Coast Road


Fee: S$300 (Members), S$350 (Non-members)
Limited to 10 pax (first come first served)
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Get Fresh! With Cynthia Wee Hoefer at the Baba House
Cynthia

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.

 

Date: Saturday, 13 June 2009
Time: 10.00 am to 12.30pm
Venue: 157 Neil Road ( Baba House)
Max. no. of persons= 30 pax / 2 groups

Places are reserved on a first come, first served basis. 

 

  
 
The Peranakan 15th Anniversary Issue
 Cover 2009-Apri

Happy Birthday The Peranakan! This issue marks our 15th year in circulation!

 

This issue includes:

- Confinement Cooking in Dalam Dapor

- Kim Choo's Bakchang Story

- Nyonya in Cambridge

- Eng Choon Revisited

- Between Heaven and Earth

- Documental Gems

- First Peranakan Festival in Jarkarta

- Penang's latest Museum

 

Part I

Part 2

  
 
Glittering nuggets of local history

An exhibition of Straits Chinese jewellery gives an insight into the richness of Peranakan culture, reports AUDREY PHOON ( Held at the Peranakan Museum)

Kerosangs

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.



 

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