g Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade, when he noticed the ever-changing reflections on the water surface.
His observations gave him food for thought, and eventually led to the inspiration behind his final-year project eMr Kean, 23, says: “The changing patterns on the water made me think of the interesting silhouettes that can flow and move around the human form.From there, he collated the different details to create new shapes and silhouettes for his collection, which he hopes will inspire others to slow down and reflect on life in the context of the pandemic.
. It will feature 104 works created by 120 students for the Physical Showcase, with the Online Showcase comprising 477 pieces of work, through which students depart from the throes of the pandemic and carve out a niche for themselves in the new normal. Their artworks will offer a reflection on the past two years, as they develop into progressive and future-ready changemakers.
For Mr Kean, this is most exemplified when his lecturers encouraged him to get out of his comfort zone for his final-year collection. He experimented with bolder and richer hues instead of his go-to neutral colours. Taking the risk paid off, and helped “boost my confidenceAs he works towards his dream of
“During the circuit breaker, I came across an article discussing the view of art as a social science. I immediately thought about how the pandemic would be an especially trying time for the elderly and those with disabilities,” he says. In the research phase of his project, he explored electrolysis art and even printed circuit boards to discover how best to shape his thoughts. He explains: “I tried to limit myself to a certain set of rules within the art-making process initially as a challenge to myself. But halfway through, I discovered the value of resilience through my journey of failures to eventual success.
“In a fast-paced city like Singapore, we are constantly exposed to different auditory experiences. Slowly, we become accustomed to loud ambient sounds around us, including the rise in noise levels,” says the 19-year-old Diploma in Art Teaching graduate. From left: Chirps of a Javan myna as well as the urban sounds of a highway, motorcycle engine, wind and the ambience represented in vivid colours in Ms Khaharruddin’s Noisescape series. PHOTO: ARINA KHAHARRUDDIN
“Before this, I’d never filmed a full video for a project. My expertise at the time was in photography, so I’m grateful to have been able to learn the ropes as a videographer and hone my skills in software such as Premiere Pro and After Effects,” says Mr Sufi, 22. Doing so enabled her to develop critical thinking skills, which she applied to her findings to gain a deeper insight into consumer needssomething she knows is crucial in order to build effective and compelling advertising campaigns in the future.
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