Sing Style

New Projects…

singstyle — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:57:22 +0000

Dear You,

Thanks for stopping by…as you can see it’s been a very long while.

We’ve been busy on New Projects, namely a collective called SURFACE 1°22

We have curated a few exhibitions, started a webpage, and more recently a new Blog.

Please follow our new journey and explore image, surface and textiles with us…

http://surface122.blogspot.com/

http://surface122.com

http://twitter.com/#!/SURFACE_122

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Surface-122/193174877363816

Singapore Through the Lens: Haw Par Villa

singstyle — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 03:01:54 +0000

We’ve visited many times before, here it is through the lens

Hilarity, Horror and Haw Par…

Singapore’s Titanic?

This has to be the coolest, weirdest sculpture park in the world!

http://www.singaporemirror.com.sg/co_hawparvilla.htm

The Clothespeg Project : Volume 4

singstyle — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:09:27 +0000

Exhibition extended to February 25th!!!

SURFACE 1°22 partnered with Onetrickpony to bring Clothespeg : Volume 4 to Singapore

Visit ICAS Gallery Project Space @ LASALLE College of the Arts

Tuesday – Saturday from midday to 6pm.

“The Clothespeg Project launched in Perth WA in 2007, the concept is based around these simple instructions…submit any style of work, about any theme you like, with whatever content you want – there is no limitation other than size. Previous volumes have included work from graphic designers, illustrators, photographers, tattoo artists, textile artists, painters, street artists and sculptors.”

www.onetrickpony.com.au/clothespeg

SURFACE 1°22

singstyle — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 02:05:16 +0000

This is my new project, and perhaps an excuse for falling off the blogging sphere…?

SURFACE 1°22 is a collective featuring individuals from diversely trained backgrounds working in Singapore’s creative industries from Fine Artists to Interior, Textile and Fashion Designers. The opening of SURFACE 1°22 (the exhibition) showcased a variety of textile manipulations and surface applications exploring themes of compatibility and crossover between processes and techniques to create pieces that can be both seen and touched.

The first SURFACE 1°22 exhibition was held in November @ ICAS Project Space. The focus of this exhibition was on textile manipulations and surface applications. Contributors included Deborah McKellar, Maria Walf, Michy Witchy, Tang Wai Wah, Susie Rees, Mike Tay, Sarah Johnson, Goh Ling Ling and Emily Wills.

www.surface122.com

www.facebook.com/pages/Surface-122

www.twitter.com/SURFACE_122

Singapore Through the Lens: Little India

singstyle — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:26:57 +0000

Deepavali saw Little India all lit up. The twinkling colours were beautiful, and allowed the area a magical late night feel… x

Plushism; Handmade Products of Favor

singstyle — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:33:52 +0000

Hand made products hold special meaning and value, to the end buyer but also their creator. For Plushism artist Nico, the experience of loving what she does and doing what she loves ring true. Her range of cute customised cameras have recently expanded to include intricately detailed felt i-phones. “Inspirations are mostly from my daydreaming and daily life encounters. I started making handmade plushies many years ago and then moved on to more functional art.”

plushism
HANDMADE Products Of Favor

http://www.plushism.blogspot.com/

http://www.plushism.etsy.com/

The Gathering of the Tribes…

singstyle — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:23:27 +0000

While the modern term ‘Neo-Tribalism’ may conjure up anarchist images of Tyler-Durden-style urban communes, to designer Daniela Monasterios Tan the phrase describes a personal design aesthetic which takes inspiration from the street and sub cultural fashion.

“The concept was to create a post-modern urban tribe thus ‘Neo-Tribalism’ came about. The idea of post-modernism helps me to synthesize elements to create this tribe by putting things from disparate time-periods into a melting pot to create things that are beyond what we have already.”

The film Desperately Seeking Susan was a design starting point. “I wanted to re-work known street wear garments; classic 5-pocket jeans, t-shirts which I turned to bodysuits, vests and hoods to create this myth of an urban tribe.”

Tan’s graduate collection, patchworks influences circa 1980’s Downtown New York with Northwest Native American art. Tan chose these sources of reference as they possessed strong visual communicators of identity. “I took a lot of inspiration for embellishments from the urban landscape – similar to how Native Americans based their art and life philosophy on their surroundings.”

Tan says that differing viewpoints inspire her design ethos. “I love learning about different cultures and time periods; how people viewed things and to challenge these views or bring to light the things that are often overshadowed. Another thing that inspires me is clichés; the way things are known and I challenge this status quo with humour.”

While Daniela has no immediate plans to start her own label, she is optimistic about the future. “I would love to have my own label but I am still quite realistic, it’s a very difficult path. For now all I want to do is continue learning, there’s still so much to learn! And work for someone whose work I believe in.”

Re-enforcing my vision of the designer as an autonomous and slightly rebellious Urban Tribal Leader, Tan admits her dislike for authority and convention. “The reason why I design street wear is because I want to see as many people in my designs as possible. I do not like hierarchies very much. I just want people to wear my stuff and feel happy and perhaps let the clothes be an extension of who they are. Although there is a lot of styling with my pieces, I would love to see how they mix and match my clothes with things they already own… that’s what my post-modern tribe is about!”

And we feel premature enlightenment.

The LASALLE Show

singstyle — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:52:13 +0000

Once a year, LASALLE College of the Arts showcases the works of graduating students from a range of creative disciplines. SingStyle was there admiring the innovative works; from Design to Fine Arts, Film and Media Arts the exhibition was proof of Singapore’s creative newcomers. The evening was kicked off with the LASALLE Fashion Show, Airborne. Some stand out designers that rocked our socks were Hana, Daniela Monasterios Tan, Pauline Ning and Veliani.

Exhibition snap-shots from Fine Arts, Design and Media Design…

Visit www.lasalle.edu.sg for futher information.

Sing Style Snapshots

singstyle — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:05:24 +0000

LaSalle students dazzled us with their Graduation Event last week and SingStyle was there snapping away. A few of the attendees and their unique style were captured… more on them and the event to follow!

Dress by Daniela Monasterios Tan

Designer Daniel Loh

Designer Yun Ting

Elohim by Sabrina Goh

singstyle — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:34:24 +0000

Searching deep within the noise made by international names – between Westwood and Pugh – the Audi (formally known as Singapore) Fashion Festival thankfully showcased some of Singapore’s very own inspirational designers at the Blueprint featuring Blackmarket parade. One of the undisputed headliners of the parade was local girl Sabrina Goh with her self described “androgynous, structural and minimal” label Elohim.

Elohim was born out of Sabrina’s first ready-to-wear women’s collection designed in January of this year. Besides designing, Sabrina’s day can include drafting, sewing, merchandising, marketing or meeting with suppliers which means her busy schedule’s not really over until well into the pm.

Control Freak, the title of Sabrina’s newest collection explores the power shifts felt by a person who attempts to control and dictate their environment. The fabrics in the collection work in opposition, matte against shiny, colour against black. Side buckles are incorporated to transform silhouettes, tighten and release volume, join and separate designs. The designer gets her inspiration from a variety of sources; in particular structural objects, geometric shapes and Lego.

Elohim will face many challenges, but Sabrina believes that passion, ongoing resilience and a bit of luck will help her achieve her goals and maintain her labels success. With dreams to showcase Elohim on international platforms such as New York Fashion Week, Sabrina Goh is one designer to keep an eye on. The LaSalle College of the Arts graduate echoes SingStyle’s mantra proclaiming that “singapore’s creative scene is getting more exciting than ever before!”

Elohim can be found perusing the racks of Blackmarket and Hide & Seek or online at www.sabrinagoh.com