6 Things To Do This Week in Singapore: 17th to 23rd April 2017
PUBLISHED April 16th, 2017 06:00 am
Art lovers are in for a treat this week! Not only is local artist Chen Shitong showcasing his latest printmaking works and paintings, the craft and artistry of tattoos will finally be put on the pedestal at the Singapore Ink Show 2017. Receive your daily dose of comic relief from the ladies at Laugh You Long Time and get passionate about sustainable fashion at Fashion Revolution Singapore. For something more musical, immerse in the sounds of local indie talent MARICELLE or get lost in the rhythm of Borrowed Identity.
On Common Ground, A Solo Exhibition by Chen Shitong
On Common Ground is a solo exhibition showing the latest printmaking works and paintings of local artist Chen Shitong. A nod to the ever-changing ground surface of Singapore, where everyday occurrences such as walking on a pavement are often taken for granted, Chen seeks to present the beauty of the ground by using printmaking as a primary medium of expression. This series puts the spotlight both on people from different walks of life who play different roles in our society, and the singular chorus of the nation, where each individual offers a unique tenor to the country ’s well-being and a distinctive imprint on its social geographical terrain.
On Common Ground by Chen Shitong runs 22 April – 20 May 2017, from 11:30am till 18:30pm at Mulan Gallery. For more details, check out their exhibition page here.
An Alternative: Singapore Ink Show 2017
Singapore Ink Show 2017 is set to be the largest gathering of international and local tattoo artists on our sunny shores. While tattoos may not have always been a celebrated art in Singapore, the pride surrounding the artistry and craft of tattooing has never once faltered. Not only is the show a celebration of our city’s established tattoo artists and the diversity of body art, it’s also your chance to meet the artists and get inked by them.
Singapore Ink Show will run from 21 -23 April 2017, from 12 nn till 8pm at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. For more details, check out their event page here.
Laugh You Long Time
Making its debut in Singapore, Laugh You Long Time features an all-Asian and all-female line-up of comedic powerhouses. Asian American Jenny Yang, Malaysian Queen of Comedy Joanne Kam, as well as Singapore’s very own Sharul Channa and Michelle Chong will be sharing funny, witty anecdotes on life, love, and everything else in between that will have you tearing up in laughter.
Laugh You Long Time will be running from 20-22 April, at 8pm at the Mastercard Theatres. Check out their event page for more details.
Only Vinyl: The Fashion Revolution
A precusor to Fashion Revolution Week, commencing from the 22nd till the 30th of April, the aim of The Fashion Revolution remains the same, mainly, the transformation of the fashion industry into one that values people, the environment, creativity and profits in equal measure. In hopes of altering the general perception on how clothes are sourced, produced and purchased, Kampong merges the unifying atmosphere of partying together with the opportunity to tackle deep social and environmental issues. With DJs, drinks and fresh barbeque, the only challenge facing us is one where we ask ourselves, “Who made my clothes?”
The Fashion Revolution by Kampong runs from the 22-23 April 2017, from 4pm till 4am at Red Baron. For more details, check out their event page here.
The Council Presents Borrowed Identity
Born in Romania, Borrowed Identity is living in Germany as a political refugee, which gives us more than a clue about his life. Inspired by DJs and producers from Moodymann to Larry Heard, Robert Hood to Basic Channel, he has released on labels like Mistress Recordings, Chicago imprint Stripped & Chewed, PETS, Supplement Facts, Get Physical and deep house staple Quintessentials. Not only has his deep and cultured music made it to the top 10 of RA’s most charted tracks, they are also nestled comfortably in the record bags of the luminary likes of Mike Hucakby and Move D, Delano Smith, Detroit Swindle and many more tastemakers. Expect to be blown away by his adaptable sound and intense beats.
Borrowed Identity spins on the 20th of April, from 10pm onwards at Headquarters by The Council. For more details, check out their event page here.
MARICELLE: The Pursuit
With nearly 350,000 Spotify plays under her belt, MARICELLE celebrates her official debut into Singapore’s indie pop music scene with a launch party. Having written music from cities all over the globe, she brings a highly sought after diversity to the table. A formal introduction to her 5-piece band led by music director Sano Shimano, the events serves as a platform that will allow her latest Ep, Pursuit, to be brought to life through the use of new textures, rhythms and material. Expect to be charmed by the soft electronic instrumentals and her vocal prowess.
MARICELLE: The Pursuit Launch Party takes place on the 20th of April 2017, from 6:30pm till 11:10pm at the Esplanade Annexe Studio. For more details, visit the event page here.
Top Image: Chen Shitong “Not Every Book is Readable”
