February 23, 2012

MAKE SOME "NOISE!"

February 23, 2012/ Naomi Neo

Noise Singapore

An initiative of the National Arts Council, Noise Singapore is dedicated to making noise about the creative talent of young people aged 35 and below. Through numerous platforms to express, develop and showcase their creativity, Noise Singapore hopes to encourage young people in Singapore to actively participate and nurture their relationship with the arts, as well as get them spotted for their budding abilities.

Broadly classified under the genres of art and design, music and photography, the Noise community will learn from top professionals, interact with like-minded youths and share their original creations with the world.

Noise Singapore platforms include concerts at venues like the Esplanade that feature young musicians hungry for performing experience and exposure, exhibitions of varied scale that showcase the original artistic creations of young people, an online gallery, mentoring programmes that link aspiring artists with top professionals in the industry, as well as workshops, talks and activities that focus on providing a fun experience of participating in the arts. - Quoted from Noisesingapore.com

Let me first introduce you guys a few pieces of really spectacular art work done by some extremely talented young artists from Noise!

ART & DESIGN

Transposition

This piece, entitled Transposition, is my first foray into the world of 1/6th scale figures. I wanted to do a jarring yet relatable character, one with a "ready to take on the world" attitude. Fully sculpted head, hands, custom paint job and clothing. size: 12 inches - By Dory

A disgruntled blue collar worker

this piece is part of a series that pays homage to my childhood influences, a commentary on how a particular aspect of my youth culture has shaped and influenced my body of work. Repeatedly, when searching for inspiration, there is an inherent disposition for one to draw from past experiences and imagery. It is this sense of familiarity that we find solace in; an act of escapism through which one often finds epiphany.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Detour No. 3

Underlining presence with absence, my intention is to create a ‘portrait’ of the human occupant(s) of the house – who remain tantalizingly out of sight – and the proud, eccentric and self-centered life they lead. Stemming from a fascination with the image we project or the spaces we inhabit, I have projected an avatar or alter ego into the traditional space of portraiture.- By Ang Song Nian

Not forgetting MUSIC!

http://www.noisesingapore.com/theworks/musiclisting to soothe your ears with some impressive music created by all the youths. I promise you'd love them. I really like "This Is War" A creation by Jaime Wong!

So yeap, I attended one of the Noise's events hosted at Goodman Arts Gallery. And I really love everything about it there.

Basically, to elaborate more on what's this about...

Feast your eyes on some of the best works of art, design and photography created by young people! Drawing from over 8k submissions to an open call last year, this celebration of inspiring art words and photographs.

With live performances, by budding musicians on weekends, a DIY art corner for you to express your creative flair and limited edition merchandise designed by Noise Artists that you can bring home with you, there's something for everyone at this showcase exhibition!

I must say I really had a pleasant time during those few hours when I was there! Not only did I manage to lay my eyes on all these beautiful art pieces, there was also a breathtaking performance put on stage!

Look at them, carefully designed and made by young people like us...

The next 3 pieces blew my mind! Well, I'm really a moron when it comes to interpreting what these pictures were trying to illustrate but I thought they were pretty interesting. And they definitely caught my attention!!! Don't they remind you of some tumblr stuff? Hahaha.

What's better than shopping aside from all the art and music?!

THE ITEMS ARE SO CUTEEEEEEEE!

Yea I'm not kidding, you can purchase your very own souvenirs!

There were these two gorgeous twins waiting for their picture to be printed! HAHA, lovely. You can choose your desired background and walk away with a picture of yourself at only 2 bucks!

Did you guys notice an item in this picture which I can't take my eyes off as well?! YEA DUH, the knnbccb tshirt. It's damn cute lah!

FOOOOOOD. Yea refreshments available! FREE, I know you've been waiting to see that word. Hehe.

Yummmmmmmm!

Aug 2011 to Mar 2012: Noise workshop series

Showcase Exhibition

Pop by to see well-rated submissions from Noise open categories, buy mechandise created by Noise artists and catch musicians performing on weekends. Make this an outing with your family and friends!

Date: 16 Feb - 4 Mar 2012
Time: 10am to 9pm daily
Venue:

B4 ION Station (Event Hall), ION Orchard

The Apprenticeship Programme Exhibition

Over the past three months, 42 apprentices were mentored by 24 creative professionals to deepen and broaden their understanding of the arts. This showcase presents works by the apprentices spanning a large range of topics and taking varied forms of presentation. This is one exhibition you don’t want to miss!

Date: 16 Feb - 4 Mar 2012
Time: 10am to 9pm daily
Venue: Goodman Arts Centre Gallery, 90 Goodman Road, Block B Level 1

*** Flea Market and TAP Night Party

Date: 18 Feb 2012

Venue: Goodman Arts Centre, Block B, Levels 1 and 3 & Outdoor Amphitheatre

Time: 1 – 8 pm (Music performances from 5 to 7.30pm)

5pm: Monster Cat

Monster Cat takes its name from the 'Bakeneko', a cat with supernatural abilities in Japanese folklore. The folk-rock band is inspired by this sense of the supernatural and the fascinating ambiguity of this relationship between creature and owner.

530pm: Rachael Teo

One half of acoustic band Cove Red, Rachael Teo is an acoustic/ folk singer-songwriter who writes heartfelt songs, in the hope of healing wounds and restoring dreams.

6pm: Shigga Shay

Pek Jin Shen, a.k.a Shigga Shay, is a rap artst, music producer and song writer.

630pm: Zahidah

Winner of 98.7FM's The Next Big Things competition, Zahidah is a storyteller who writes about the unspoken stories of the people she met!

7pm: For This Cycle & Travel Tales

Performing under the moniker "For This Cycle", Weiwen is set to captivate with his unique blend of acoustic-guitar driven pop rock songs. Travel Tales is singer-song Ze Wen Seah, whose acoustic pop tunes is inspired by the experiences he has gained through living in different cultures.

CONCERTS?! In collaboration with Esplanade, Noise will be bringing you unforgettable performances at the Esplanade (Outdoor Theatre & Concourse) From 2 - 4 March 2012.

"Make Some Noise!" Concerts

Come catch some of Singapore’s latest up-and-coming bands and singer-songwriters at this 3-day concert series and we promise that you'll walk away inspired.

Date: 2 - 4 Mar 2012
Time: various evening timings
Venue: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre & Concourse

Spare a few minutes to take a look at some short clips which I took while I was attending the event @ Goodman.

For more info, feel free to log on to their official web page http://www.noisesingapore.com/

You can now submit your personal work as well! :)

Or Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/noisesingapore?sk=wall

February 20, 2012

ASHINCANS REVIEW.

February 20, 2012/ Naomi Neo

http://ashincans.livejournal.com/

Honestly, how can anyone just not love Ashincan's apparels?! OMG, I was so depressed because I couldn't make a choice between all the options! They are all so pwetttty :(

If I could, I'd definitely take like 3/4 of the clothes!!!

So anyway, judging from all these pictures alone, aren't you already tempted to get them? Cos I'm still not over the fact that they are mad pretty and I'd say the quality of their items didn't disappoint me as well! Thumbs up for that.

And I definitely have to compliment the fact that the prices are all reduced to its minimum! Like, the most expensive piece is only at $25 if I'm not wrong. MADNESS. How many blog shops these days are selling stuff at this price? Apparently out of 10, close to 9 are all reaching the price of $30 and above.

And it sucks, because if it's me, I'd rather go to places like Far east, or even branded shops to get better quality apparels, and on the spot! Instead of waiting for really expensive and worthless clothes online!

But I promise you won't regret getting anything from them!!!

Anyway let me tell you which are my favourite few!!! :)

THIS, A MUST.

I really love everything about this dress. The colour, the design and cutting!

I love this bow side tregging! Ahhhh, it's so freakin cute.

But I don't have nice legs, otherwise I would've gotten it :(

Awesome outfit to wear out in the summer

(S'pore has no summer, so basically I meant any other day.) LOL.

Love this as well! Best for a casual occasion.

Something more formal and seductive, hehehe.

This is just too sexayye.

I just feel this is so feminine! I would love to wear this, but totally not my style. Hahaha.

So this is certainly one of the best blog shops if you're sick of seeing repeated designs everywhere else!

And if wanna take a look at the items and get them right on the spot, good news is... They've a booth at MIYOC orchard central #05-12!!! Do check them out :)

Quote "NAOMI" for free normal postage, until the end of Feb! :)

Love xoxo

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February 19, 2012

Gangsterism.

February 19, 2012/ Naomi Neo

"People throw rocks at things that shine."

Well yea, today I'm just going to type down all my personal opinions towards our generation these days. I know I'm gonna get hell loads of hate comments, because I'm a teen myself. But I honestly can't be bothered.

Disclaimer: First things first, I've to emphasize that some of the things that I mention in the later part of this entry may contradict how I was in the past. I'm not trying to say how perfect I am now nor would I claim to have any qualifications to judge anyone out there.

It's just my generic perspective on a whole, including myself. Please do not take it personally and bear any grudges against me!

Gangsterism

I have no idea why on earth are there people who still has an interest to be part of gangsterism. Seriously pardon me for my shallowness... I've nothing against it, but I just can't figure out what's so cool about it?

I remember there was a point of time when I thought that being an "ah lian" or socializing with gangsters were like the coolest shit on planet earth, probably back when I was the age of 11-13. Which I think some of you would have encountered in your younger days as well.

Reminiscing back, I used to go like "Wa sweet sia, that guy's willing to fight with someone for me. Wa like so man leh!!! Sibei macho eh." And now..... Looking at juniors this way, *Roll eyes* Hahaha, I'm sorry if I'm a little judgmental here, it just amuses me.

"Kwa smlj?!" Are you trying to say that you're dick, dude? U mad? Or girls who goes like "Knnbccb" in every single sentence they breathe. You've a cunt/vagina yourself babe, is there anything to be proud of? At the end of the day, it just reflects your upbringing.

And just in case if you're wondering, even though I've mixed with a lot of them, I've never touched any cigarrettes, drugs, or committed any other crime before.

Not trying to offend any gangsters out there, but I find it really immature that if you're already 16/above and you still feel that stirring up unnecessary "tai ji" (Problems) is cool, there must be something wrong with you.

One thing that I detest most is watching how some reckless young punks going like "Not happy ah? One on one la!" Seriously? So getting yourself into stupid fights out of plain nothing and having injuries are really thaaaat fun?

If you guys actually remembered the slashing case that took place back in 2010. Apparently, many ah bengs usually takes "staring" as a threat which is usually what triggers a fight.

It's really devastating to see how some guys' ego can kill so badly. I believe guys take their pride really importantly and a lot of them are really impulsive, causing them to act before they even spare a split second to think.

I've to admit the reason why I'm aware of all these is because I do mix with a lot of guys like that. & I guess that's the reason why many people have this mindset that I must be an ah lian as well; As the saying goes, you're what your company is.

I beg to differ. I really do have my own morals at the end of the day. I won't deny some of them are really fun to mix with and are really loyal to their friends. That's one thing which I admire most. But I'll never be a genuine member of these cliques. Ironic, but I'm true about this.

Oh wait before I continue, I have to stress that gangsters are NOT the same as ah bengs and ah lians.

Anyway, many teens are getting more and more into all these stuff due to influences coming from the older generations. Yea, to be fair, I know that many kids are facing problems at home... Which causes them to be "deprive of love, a sense of belonging and security."

In addition to that, mixing with the wrong peers and not being able to differentiate between what's wrong and what's right will easily cause these kids to be led astray.

So yea, I do understand where some of them are coming from. And I have to say that's the reason why I've never discriminated any of them with reasons like this.

On the contrary, I dislike it when many of them choose to give up on themselves, especially if they have parents who sweated blood just to fork out the money for their education. Yet instead, they decide to go on the wrong path, and forgo their education and life.

My dad has always been telling me that education and appearance isn't everything, what matters most is your personality. But it is still essential to survive in this society.

Without these two factors, it's really hard to make it through and in fact, no one will really appreciate your existence. This is indeed how cruel reality is.

As for girls, I guess no matter how homicidal they are, how much they wanna kill someone; Be it a jerk that broke their heart or a bitch whom they are unhappy with...

They barely resort to violence. They are just verbally nasty. Otherwise, they'd just seek help from their boyfriends. lol.

However, whatever it is, I still feel that it's not necessary to pick up gangsterism just to feel "loved" and "secured." But of course, it's still much better than those with stupid thinkings like, it's cool and it's something to be proud of.

Or worst would be guys who thinks that it will give them a better opportunity to get girls. I'm aware many girls go for all the wrong guys these days...

Nevertheless, at the end of the day... In the long run... Trust me, girls will still end up chasing a guy who will be able to support her physically... Not just mentally giving her a sense of security.

I'm not being materialistic here, just being practical, this is life. If you've a bad attitude, bad grades, no talent and no goal... You'll just eventually end up nowhere.

& NO ONE WILL WANT YOU.

Plus, I always feel that talking things out is definitely so much better than having to bring out your fist. I know how cocky some ignorant morons can get, and sometimes it's really tough to hold back the urge of hitting someone... But c'mon, why get yourself into a pile of trouble?

Do you really wanna end up being locked up behind the bars, spending your days in a cell? After all, it's your life, your call. You decide where you wish to end up at.

Certainly, not all gangsters are bad, unsensible and doesn't have a future cos I do have friends who plays a part and I know there are nice ones out there... But is there really a point to it? Think of it, do you really wanna be looked from head to toe every time you step out into the streets?

And what if you've kids in future, do you want them to follow your footsteps? Do you want them questioning on your history, and all you could say is "Oh, I was a gangster back in my youth."

No one's gonna look down on you unless you decide to give up on yourself.

Last but not least, Don't wish to belabor to much on this, but please note that I'm really not trying to criticize anyone here, I'm just talking about some people who think it's cool when it's really NOT.

Sorry if I didn't mention much on the girls' side. Not that I've any prejudice against guys, but I guess guys are more prone to these sort of actions.

♥

PICTURES SPAMMMMM.

Town with my gf last Friday!