Synopsis
This exhibition is an accumulation of years of artworks by emerging calligrapher U Ham. Titled “向阳而生“，this collection features artworks under 4 major themes, “Family”, “Optimism”, “Resilience” and “Future”, all intertwined with the aim of this exhibition: raising funds for Daughters of Tomorrow, to empower underprivileged women struggling to achieve financial independency. A variety of fonts and sizes are explored in this collection, including “行书”，“楷书” as well as creative experimentations with different shades of ink and the addition of paint. A personal favourite of U Ham is “感恩” which was specially created for Mother’s day. The background is a poem “游子吟“ written using a fainter shade of grey to praise and appreciate the efforts of the mothers in this world, who are always tirelessly supporting their children while the words “感恩“ in the foreground brings out the main theme of gratitude. Other notable pieces include “知足常乐“ which won the grand prize at an international exhibition.
家
0.79cm x 0.65cm
长乐
1.55cm x 0.59cm
感恩
1.56cm x 0.59cm
惠风和畅
0.44cm x 1.55cm
U Ham was born in Macau, and raised in Singapore. She began her journey in calligraphy in Nanyang Primary School, and has went on to pursue her passion as her CCA in Nanyang Girls’ High School and Hwa Chong Institution, attaining top placings in multiple national competitions and international exhibitions.
孔雨含，18岁，现就读于华侨中学（高中部）7岁开始学习书法，至今已十年有余。初涉跟随吴晓燕老师学习颜真卿楷书多宝塔，后以欧体为主，颜体为辅。进入中学后，在马双禄老师的指导下，在欧体书法方面，打下了坚实的基础，并进一步学习王羲之、赵孟頫、董其昌等名家行书，和”曹全碑”等隶书碑帖, 形成了自己端庄秀美，古朴文雅、遒劲挺拔的艺术特色。学习中，也注重中华传统文化综合素质的提高，对中国历史、古典诗词、儒家和道家学说的精髓，有了一定的认识和了解。
Event Details:
FREE public admission
Date: 29 June to 2 July
Time: 9am to 6pm
Venue: VAC Exhibition Gallery
Special programs:
1 July Saturday ( 10am-11am ) Calligraphy Showcase
2 July Sunday (10am-12pm and 3pm-5pm) Calligraphy bookmark making workshop
Visual Arts Centre is an exhibition gallery and art studio at Dhoby Ghaut Green supported by the National Parks Board and the National Arts Council.
Since its initiation on 31 January 2016, the Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery has hosted over two hundred international and local art and design exhibitions, boasting a diverse range of art styles and programmes.
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In the Batik Introduction Handkerchief Painting workshop, participants will learn the traditional art of batik, a wax-resist dyeing technique originating from Indonesia. The workshop begins with a brief history and overview of batik, highlighting its cultural significance and various techniques. Participants will then observe a demonstration of applying wax with tjanting tools and dyeing the fabric. Following the demonstration, each participant will design and create their own batik handkerchief, applying wax to create patterns and then dyeing their fabric. The workshop concludes with a group discussion, allowing participants to share their creations and reflect on their learning experience.