Art enables recognition of other cultures: Artists behind Indian-Singaporean mural
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New Delhi, Jan 26 : Putting at its centre respect for the environment and passion for cross-cultural oneness, one of Singapore s tallest murals - the recently-unveiled Dancing in Unison - borrows from the iconic imagery of both India s Gond art and Singapore s contemporary art.
Created by Indian Gond artist Bhajju Shyam and Singaporean artist Sam Lo for Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and St+art India Foundation (St+art), the collaborative artwork in Little India, Singapore. The brief was to create a piece that s healing, combining both our belief systems with a mindful approach. The whole process took place with the helpful guidance of Giulia Ambrogi of St+art India through multiple zoom calls, WhatsApp chats, and sketches back and forth through email.
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Singapore s Tourism Board and St+Art digitally launched the 7 feet mural, a beautiful blend of Gond adivasi art and urban street art 02 Min Read
In an amalgam of tradition and art, the Singapore Tourism Board and St+Art India Foundation conceptualised the island city’s tallest art work titled ‘Dancing In Unison’. The mural was unveiled via a digital event on January 21, 2021.
The Singapore Tourism Board and St+Art Foundation have previously collaborated to bring other artistic projects to life, like the launch of STB’s ‘Passion Made Possible’ brand at Sassoon Docks, Mumbai in 2017 and Lodhi Art Festival, New Delhi in 2019.
Dancing In Unison - the mural by Indian Gond art exponent Bhajju Shyam (top) and Singapore-based urban artist Sam Lo at Broadway Hotel. PHOTOS: LASALLE
Dancing In Unison - the mural by Indian Gond art exponent Bhajju Shyam (top) and Singapore-based urban artist Sam Lo at Broadway Hotel. PHOTOS: LASALLE
Dancing In Unison - the mural by Indian Gond art exponent Bhajju Shyam and Singapore-based urban artist Sam Lo top) at Broadway Hotel. PHOTOS: LASALLE
22 Jan 2021 00:00 | Updated at: 22 Jan 2021 09:05
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A unique collaboration between Indian exponent of Gond art Bhajju Shyam and Singapore-based urban artist Sam Lo is the highlight of Artwalk Little India 2021, which celebrates the rich heritage of the precinct from Jan 22 to Feb 6.
Catch more vibrant programmes at Public arts festival: ARTWALK Little India 2021
Thursday, January 21st 2021
Popular public arts festival ARTWALK Little India (ARTWALK) returns to celebrate the rich heritage of this Singapore precinct with performances and experiences from 22 January to 6 February 2021.
In its tenth edition in 2021, the nine-day celebration of the visual arts demonstrates how art continues to fuel and inspire even in challenging times ‘Inspite Of’ the COVID-19 pandemic.
[Music Performance] AWLI Jams by Building Fire. Photo Courtesy ARTWALK
Ms Serene Tan, Director, Arts & Cultural Precincts, Singapore Tourism Board said: “We are pleased to welcome ARTWALK Little India for the seventh year running, this time with a new hybrid format. Aptly themed ‘In Spite Of’, this year’s festival will continue to enliven Little India through rich storytelling and vibrant artwork, and allow locals to rediscover Little India. There is something for everyone, and w