Get ready for an enchanting odyssey as Funan proudly presents the fourth instalment of its mall-wide art activation, Creative Intersections: Traces of Dragons. Running from 19 January to 25 February 2024, this month-long exhibition is set against the backdrop of Singapore Art Week 2024.
Exploring the Multicultural, Symbolic, and Aesthetic Significance of Dragons
Step into the mesmerizing world of Creative Intersections, where the Year of the Dragon sparks inspiration for contemporary interpretations of this legendary being. The exhibition explores the dragon’s multicultural, symbolic, and aesthetic significance through art installations, performances, and interactive workshops.
Funan Narrative: Prose Poem x Yeow Kai Chai: On the Trail of the Dragon
Advocating for collaborative art, Yeow Kai Chai crafts a prose poem titled ‘On the Trail of the Dragon.’ Each artist responds to a line in the poem, offering unique interpretations. The full poem is displayed at Funan Basement 2 Exhibition Stretch.
Image from Bykido | Funan
Funan Kinetic Wall x Koh Kai Ting: Pattern of Life
UOB Young Artist of 2018, Koh Kai Ting, blends fantasy and reality with animations on Funan’s Kinetic Wall. Explore Turing patterns, Voronoi diagrams, and Conway’s Game of Life in this captivating display.
Funan x Koh Kai Ting: Dragon Dance – An AR Interactive Experience
Experience the Dragon Dance like never before with Koh Kai Ting’s AR interactive feature. Scan the QR Code at the Funan Kinetic Wall on Level 1 to bring the dragon to life anywhere within the mall space, adding an interactive and modern twist to this traditional celebration.
RAZER x Ong Kian Peng: Genealogy – A Mesmerizing Audiovisual Installation
Teaming up with RAZER, Ong Kian Peng unveils an audiovisual installation using generative AI, showcasing a dynamic Chinese dragon masterpiece.
The Green Capsule x Jeremy Hiah: Imagine Dragons – Insect Sculptures and Terrarium Workshops
Jeremy Hiah’s art installation in collaboration with The Green Capsule features insect sculptures made from kitchenware. Limited slots are available for terrarium workshops at The Green Capsule (#02-18).
Wild Rice x Ezzam Rahman: Lovers in Chini – A Black-and-White Performance Video
Ezzam Rahman collaborates with Wild Rice to produce a black-and-white performance video inspired by the films in Yeow’s poem and the 1963 Cathay Keris film “Naga Tasek Chini.”
Image from Bykido | Funan
Funan Passion Eggs x Mr. Phua: Fusion of Traditional Craftsmanship and Contemporary Artistry
Under the guidance of Mr. Phua, selected artists paint their signature works on dragon eggs, creating Passion Eggs that embody Funan’s six passions. Explore them at various locations in Funan.
Dance Of The Dragon – An Animated Light Art Installation
CapitaLand collaborates with Tell Your Children to showcase Dance Of The Dragon, an animated light art installation. Experience a 10-minute light show every 30 minutes at Funan’s Level 1 Atrium.
The Gachapartment Complex – A Hidden Utopia in Funan’s Underground Pedestrian Linkway
Designed by Illustrator and Designer, Nikkei, The Gachapartment Complex invites shoppers to explore a hidden utopia where toys lead lives akin to ours. Furthemrore, it features an augmented reality (AR) element developed during a mentorship program between Nikkei and Temasek Polytechnic students.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary celebration of dragons at Funan!