Silk, known as the “Queen of Fibres” as it is strong, fine, and highly lustrous, is made from silkworm cocoons through a sericulture process. The triangular cross section with round edges of the silk fibre reflects light like a prism, making silk…
Manish Nai is interested in discovering the abstract dimensions of form through the manipulation of matter, exploring the new life assumed by the cast-offs that change from objects of use—jute, cardboard, newspapers, old cloths—to art objects,…
Chaired by Dinu Bodiciu (Romania/Singapore), Fashion Lecturer, LASALLE College of the Arts Discussing issues of sustainability and environmentally-responsible design, the speakers will touch upon their strategies of operating in ways that cultivate…
Indigo, known as the “King of Dyes,” has been in continuous use and traded worldwide as blue dye, paint pigment, and medicine for over six millennia. Its unique chemistry is suited for all types of textiles, whether prestige silks or blue jeans, as…
Performed by Brian O’Reilly, this is the first session in a series of live performances that will activate the spider instruments created for Arachnid Orchestra. Jam Sessions and test the possibilities of inter-species communication through the means…
Live performance by arachnids and Joyce Beetuan Koh, musician (Singapore). Introduced by Etienne Turpin, philosopher (Indonesia) Joyce Koh’s performance is informed by the image of the spider web as a sonic canvas, where the spider travels and leaves…
Live performance by arachnids and Bani Haykal, artist, Singapore. Introduced by Joseph Koh, arachnologist, Singapore. *Part of Art Day Out! at Gillman Barracks Entitled variations on hello, Bani Haykal’s performance pursues Saraceno’s idea of a…
The Current Convening #3: Tabu/Tapu – Who Owns the Ocean? Rights of Cultures, Rights of Nature: Case Studies by Dr Cresantia Frances Koya Vaka’uta and Dr Cynthia Chou Saturday 27 January 2018, The Single ScreenSpeakers: Dr Cresantia Frances Koya…
Thu 25 Jan 2018, 9.30 am - 5.00 pmClosed Talanoa SessionsCoinciding with NTU CCA Singapore’s current exhibition The Oceanic, featuring contributions by TBA21–Academy The Current Fellows from the first cycle of expeditions (2015–17), Convening #3…
