It all started with a dream. Renowned fashion designer Benny Ong fell asleep on Chinese New Year eve this year, dreaming about a Buddhist Teacher holding on to his head for the longest time. When he woke up the next day, numerous design ideas, lines, shapes and colours came to him. With the divine inspiration, Benny went on to sketch out his ideas. Through the dyamnic, vibrant and uplifting colours, the fabrics came alive with the background light.
Re-woven: Contemplation, Remembrance and Reminiscence is ongoing from 7 Nov 2007 till 16 Jan 2008 at the Singapore Art Museum.
Re-woven: Contemplation, Remembrance and Reminiscence is part of Explore Singapore! which happens from 10 November 2007 to 31 December 2007. For more information on Explore Singapore!, visit http://www.museums.com.sg/explore or call 62214463.
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I was there at the art museum recently, and I marvelled at the works. I think it would be great for novice like myself if the curator could set up on section of the exhibition to explain the processes behind traditional weaving methods.
Hey Weichong, is the gentleman next to you in the last photo the artist himself?
Posted on December 13th, 2007 at 1:41 pm
yes he is!
Posted on December 18th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
yes he is!
Posted on January 12th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
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