When I decided I would not print any map or buy any tourist guide for my Vietnam trip in 2012, this little book has come in place to hold all my life-saving information; for I was travelling alone. Internet is a good friend for us all :)
Jan 11, 2013
Chao Vietnam 2012 - Notebook
When I decided I would not print any map or buy any tourist guide for my Vietnam trip in 2012, this little book has come in place to hold all my life-saving information; for I was travelling alone. Internet is a good friend for us all :)
Nov 5, 2012
Henry Butcher Art Auction - Oct 2012
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| Preview exhibition in White Box, MAP @ Publika |
Was lucky to be part of the Art Auction Malaysia Oct 2012 team, met great people, learn great stuff, see great art and a lot of good food and wine!
Do drop by hbart.com.my for awesome Malaysian Art.
Oct 13, 2012
The Bounty
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| The Bounty |
Watched this Hong Kong movie called The Bounty (懸紅) and it's surprisingly nice!
Starring Chapman To and Fiona Sit and Alex Man, it's good mix of Hongkie-comedy and action with its own flavor.
Oct 8, 2012
Copenhagen Solutions
Dropped by URA (Urban Redevelopment Authority) Singapore over the weekend to check out their urban planning exhibition - Copenhagen Solutions.
Been digging a little deeper into urban planning and doing some reading on Copenhagen recently. Definitely a very interesting read; besides the fact that Denmark itself being the happiest country in the world, Copenhagen has a global reputation for being the bicycle city, in which the urban planning and policy are designed to encourage cycling as the core transportation in the city.
New on my list - Copenhagen!
Further reading on Copenhagen / Denmark:
Been digging a little deeper into urban planning and doing some reading on Copenhagen recently. Definitely a very interesting read; besides the fact that Denmark itself being the happiest country in the world, Copenhagen has a global reputation for being the bicycle city, in which the urban planning and policy are designed to encourage cycling as the core transportation in the city.
New on my list - Copenhagen!
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| Copenhagen Solution |
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| A 3d model showing what I believe is part of the urban greenery design ( I mean a park!) |
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| Windmill modal - leveraging the wind to create sustainable and clean energy for the city |
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| Urban residential project built based on the idea of private garden for each residential unit |
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| 3d modal of The Prism (Sports and cultural facilities as seen) |
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| 3d modal of The Crystal no idea what this is, probably part of the urban planning to encourage social interaction among the residents |
Further reading on Copenhagen / Denmark:
- denmark.dk >> Nicely designed country website (not your Truly Asia website) to provide insight and overview for the country
- kk.dk >> just discovered this and still going through. Amazingly they have an English version which looks 10 times better than the Danish version itself.
Oct 2, 2012
The Thirsty Crowd
Just completed last week!
Hand painted canvas bag for my lil brother's birthday! The painting is based on the story of the thirsty crow. Google if you haven't heard of it.
A lil bit more here.
Hand painted canvas bag for my lil brother's birthday! The painting is based on the story of the thirsty crow. Google if you haven't heard of it.
A lil bit more here.
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| Finished! |
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| working working working |
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| On the right is the Thirsty Crowd and on the left is my first hand-painted canvas bag for myself 8 years ago. (2004, still shiny and looking good!) It said "FST", which is a short form for my then-artist name - Faust |
Sep 14, 2012
Gillman Barracks
Last night was the opening for Gillman Barracks. It's a new place in town featuring both local and international galleries.
Small world, new friends, fresh works - that pretty much sums up an awesome Friday night :)
Small world, new friends, fresh works - that pretty much sums up an awesome Friday night :)
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| One of the spaces with swinging beds which visitors can sit on them |
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| Mizuma Gallery exhibiting paintings from Korean artist, Hyoo Koo Kang |
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| One of the paintings I like - "Audrey Hepburn" |
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| Light Installation in an exhibition space painted in red |
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| Wasn't expecting to see this - Polka Dot Pumpkin by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama! |
Sep 13, 2012
The Journey @ Maya Gallery Singapore
Rushed off to Maya Gallery for the opening of The Journey show after work.
Managed to have some small chat with some of the artists and gallery manager Fari, really friendly and inspiring people :)
The Journey will be up from 13 Sept 2012 - 3 Oct 2012 @ Maya Gallery. Do drop by!
"The Journey is a celebration of Maya Gallery’s inaugural artist residency in Bali, which saw many cultural exchanges with Balinese artists, and opportunities to explore old towns and pura or temples and learn traditional ink-making techniques."A pretty good fusion of styles; personal favor are the Chinese Ink paintings by Jeffrey and a set of abstract paintings by Indonesian artist Suklu.
Managed to have some small chat with some of the artists and gallery manager Fari, really friendly and inspiring people :)
The Journey will be up from 13 Sept 2012 - 3 Oct 2012 @ Maya Gallery. Do drop by!
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| The crowd in front of Pak Idris's works |
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| Some of the works I like |
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| Details |
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| Details |
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| The food |
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| Sharing by gallery management + artists |
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| The crowd |
Sep 12, 2012
Dandelionopolis
Finally after 2 months of hardwork, late nights, Skype meeting, rendering and crashing; Dandelionopolis is out!
Do drop by the project page for more (wordy and texty) information about the project!
More updates soon :)
Do drop by the project page for more (wordy and texty) information about the project!
More updates soon :)
Jan 6, 2012
Para
As time goes by, not only did his shyness not fade away; it actually went through a more elegant growth, transforming itself into an arrogant reluctance to step in too far into any social discussion. Instead, he takes a step backward with an occasional subtle smile; like he always does, only without any doubt this time; and observe the crowd, their expression, gestures...
Nov 3, 2011
目的地
纪录片频道播着一个旅游节目
一个满面白须的男人
搭上水果贩的大卡车
在高速公路上奔驰，穿越无尽的草原。
草原的草是金黄色的，
加上碧蓝的天空，
整个画面的颜色丰富得像周杰伦的《晴天》音乐录影带。
后来
大卡车停在一个路边的牌子前，
牌子上写着：
YUKON larger than life
我拿出一张纸，
一一写下我要去的地方。
一个满面白须的男人
搭上水果贩的大卡车
在高速公路上奔驰，穿越无尽的草原。
草原的草是金黄色的，
加上碧蓝的天空，
整个画面的颜色丰富得像周杰伦的《晴天》音乐录影带。
后来
大卡车停在一个路边的牌子前，
牌子上写着：
YUKON larger than life
我拿出一张纸，
一一写下我要去的地方。
Jul 30, 2011
Jun 29, 2011
May 29, 2011
Apr 29, 2011
星期五早上
起了个特早要和老爸去跑步
和爸爸载弟弟上学时经过以前的学校
想起自己也曾带着满满睡意和疑惑走过的那段路
还真有点怀念
后来，雨点开始打在车镜上
经过公园却跑不成步的爸爸和我只好在车内静静仰慕带伞跑步各位的热情
后来的后来，我们跑到万里望巴刹去买早餐
锡片，木板和帆布相叠而成的屋顶和隔墙处处可见
雨水穿越其中的缝隙滴落在我们身上
爸爸指了指卖鱼的档口
我顺势转头，看见鱼贩身旁有一条半个人长度的大鱼
水果档的阿叔大叫道
美国橙王，越南番薯，南非苹果
我们提着打包好的早餐
冒雨穿越正收档的各个档口跑回车里
回到家时
雨还在下
我窝进暖暖的被窝
这种感觉
久违了
雨水穿越其中的缝隙滴落在我们身上
爸爸指了指卖鱼的档口
我顺势转头，看见鱼贩身旁有一条半个人长度的大鱼
水果档的阿叔大叫道
美国橙王，越南番薯，南非苹果
我们提着打包好的早餐
冒雨穿越正收档的各个档口跑回车里
回到家时
雨还在下
我窝进暖暖的被窝
这种感觉
久违了
Apr 5, 2011
慢动作
今天去吃晚餐那段路，脚步放得很慢。
慢得像迷失在城市里的疯子，
独个儿聆听时间的脚步声，独个儿向久违的平静招手。
让擦肩而过的路人在披此人生留下多几秒的画面。
晚上十时，无人的街道
凉鞋和马路演奏着单调的交响曲。。。
十分钟后，下一个转角
黑衣青年狐惑地盯着迷途的路人。。。
Mar 27, 2011
Mar 6, 2011
一路上
周六晚上的疲惫总那么轻易地沉淀在周日早上的阳光里。。。
对于陌生口味的自煮菜肴，味蕾总显得有点偏见。
所以今早看到同屋的uncle在切肉煮粥时，假假地编了个借口溜了出去。
楼下大伯公庙，
五个男人站在树荫下，专注地看着一堆化宝神料什么的被烧成漫天纷飞的烟灰。
有点像黑色喜剧会出现的场面。
五个男人站在树荫下，专注地看着一堆化宝神料什么的被烧成漫天纷飞的烟灰。
有点像黑色喜剧会出现的场面。
2. 阿拉伯街旁的广场
毫无计划就溜了出来的我最后还是很没创意地决定去逛书局。
迷宫般的昏暗广场里尽是售卖阿拉伯服饰的小店。
我一面看着走廊上的粉红色尼龙灯管；一面努力回想着为什么会觉得这里会有大众书局。
不死心的我看过广场低层的资讯栏终于也宣告放弃了。
*后来想起原来是因为曾在附近看过穿着大众书局制服的工作人员吃饭。
3. 百胜楼
走着走着，想起Complex Bras Basah好像也有大众书局；反正就在附近，也不欠那几步路。
到了Complex Bras Basah 看了那里的资讯栏，呵呵呵。。。
这里的大众书局有三楼，据说是全世界最大的大众书局，名称也显得不一样，叫POP@Central。
一楼是英文书籍，二楼是看起来不错的cafe，三楼则是华文书籍。
在三楼走了一圈发现要找的书高高地被摆在 “推荐书” 一格上，还好没被封上。“推荐书”一格正下方刚好摆着一个Z字形，看起来好像木凳子的东西。开始还犹豫了一下，不过最后还是拒绝不了引诱，小心地坐上去。
3. 百胜楼
走着走着，想起Complex Bras Basah好像也有大众书局；反正就在附近，也不欠那几步路。
到了Complex Bras Basah 看了那里的资讯栏，呵呵呵。。。
这里的大众书局有三楼，据说是全世界最大的大众书局，名称也显得不一样，叫POP@Central。
一楼是英文书籍，二楼是看起来不错的cafe，三楼则是华文书籍。
在三楼走了一圈发现要找的书高高地被摆在 “推荐书” 一格上，还好没被封上。“推荐书”一格正下方刚好摆着一个Z字形，看起来好像木凳子的东西。开始还犹豫了一下，不过最后还是拒绝不了引诱，小心地坐上去。
书名，还是 “再苦也要去旅行”
哈哈，对，好想去哦。
自己的梦想还是要自己追求，自己的人生还是要自己规划。
4.归途
在下又长又宽的楼梯时，总会有自己失足滚下梯级的画面浮现。
是发生过吗？想也想不起。
宠物店外，有个女孩隔着玻璃静静地看仓鼠。
哈哈，对，好想去哦。
自己的梦想还是要自己追求，自己的人生还是要自己规划。
4.归途
在下又长又宽的楼梯时，总会有自己失足滚下梯级的画面浮现。
是发生过吗？想也想不起。
宠物店外，有个女孩隔着玻璃静静地看仓鼠。
Mar 1, 2011
站在椅子上思考
呆呆的电风扇嗡嗡作响。
正专注看着电脑荧幕的他其实并没有察觉。当然，那也意味着他根本没发现下午四点的天空正逐渐被乌云侵袭着。
一段掺杂着各类音节的乐曲怦然打破这瞬间的协调。他从椅子跳起了一下，伸手拿起手机，一面踱步一面说起话来。他住的地方并没多大，所以没多久家中的每个角落都已几乎被他走过。
他比手划脚地继续谈着。
他本来坐着的那张椅子，由于这段唐突的来电，现在正尴尬地被摆在客房正中央。所以当他谈着电话从家中的最后方走回来时，他很自然地一脚踩着椅子，站了上去。那感觉有点微妙。
三分钟后，手机挂上了。
他还站在椅子上；几乎没发现地球还在旋转。
Feb 26, 2011
过关
海关的人多得有点夸张。游客吗？都从哪来啊？
排队等汇款时有点吓到，怎么大家都来汇款回家了?
另边厢，最角落的提款机突然作响；警卫只静静的冷眼看着对提款机又敲又打的愤怒阿伯。
一个人在书局闲逛
怎么是“ 翻译小说 ” 而不是“ 翻译文学 ” 啊？文学听起来比较有内涵。
找到一本很熟面口的书，然后开始努力嚼文字。
站得很累，干脆出去走走；见到很多人，以及更多人。
最后还是决定回书局继续嚼文字算了。
越站越累，干脆盘腿坐在地上嚼。
三双脚经过我旁边的书架，两双是男的，一双是女的。
我继续嚼文字。
书名是“ 再穷也要去旅行 ”。
星期六就是要挥霍，所以决定吃快餐。
一个人坐在储物室旁的小桌子吃汉堡包其实很有满足感。
“ 再穷也要去旅行 ”
想了很久要怎样消化和吸收，
不知觉想起只身踏遍四海的家宜姐。
回家的路上很塞车，坐在最前排的我好像睡了很久。