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Whimsical works: Unique, intimate art experiences in 2019's Singapore Art Week

Sweep the floor to create art and exchange items for Robot Coins at IT mall Sim Lim Square at this year’s offbeat exhibits and installations

Charmaine Poh of Proxy models a coat studded with colour pencils and nails designed by the collective for Home(work), an installation about domestic labour and creativity. — Charmaine Poh of Proxy models a coat studded with colour pencils and nails designed by the collective for Home(work), an installation about domestic labour and creativity.ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

Artist assistant Jovan Tng (far left) holds up an image of Singaporean artist Chong Weixin, who is participating virtually in the Sim Lim Square Art Residency by art collective Inter-Mission. Also taking part are (from left) Singaporean artist Johann — Artist assistant Jovan Tng (far left) holds up an image of Singaporean artist Chong Weixin, who is participating virtually in the Sim Lim Square Art Residency by art collective Inter-Mission. Also taking part are (from left) Singaporean artist Johann Yamin, Taiwanese artist Ko Tzu-an and South Korean artist Eom Jeongwon. With them is Inter-Mission co-founder Urich Lau (right).ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN

Liza Markus created a sculpture inspired by the tug-of-war she feels regarding her Christian faith and how it was introduced to Indonesia by colonial powers, as well as her curiosity over the Catholic confessional. Nicole Phua's work is inspired by f — Liza Markus created a sculpture inspired by the tug-of-war she feels regarding her Christian faith and how it was introduced to Indonesia by colonial powers, as well as her curiosity over the Catholic confessional. Nicole Phua's work is inspired by funeral rites and beliefs about death and rebirth.ST PHOTOS: ARIFFIN JAMAR, KHALID BABA

Sebastian Chun with his installation Sticks on the Asian Civilisations Museum lawn. Kaylene Tan and Ben Slater on a mound which is part of their audio installation, Under The Five Trees, at Esplanade Park. — Sebastian Chun with his installation Sticks on the Asian Civilisations Museum lawn. ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO

Sebastian Chun with his installation Sticks on the Asian Civilisations Museum lawn. Kaylene Tan and Ben Slater on a mound which is part of their audio installation, Under The Five Trees, at Esplanade Park. — Kaylene Tan and Ben Slater on a mound which is part of their audio installation, Under The Five Trees, at Esplanade Park.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID

Arts Correspondent

Published:

Jan 15, 2019, 5:00 am SGT

Updated

Jan 22, 2019, 4:03 pm

Unique and intimate art experiences feature prominently in this year’s Singapore Art Week (SAW) – the biggest visual arts celebration here.

Apart from mega light shows organised by National Gallery Singapore and big-ticket contemporary art fairs such as Art Stage Singapore and S.E.A. Focus, there will be a number of quirky exhibitions, including an interactive installation about household chores called Home(work), and one where artists create site-specific works at Sim Lim Square – better known for selling functional electronics than displaying art.

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