Objective.
December 17, 2009
Firstly, I need to clarify with whosoever might question about this, about the lateness of this posting.
Our team first started out with the intention of doing a documentary about murals. We understand the medium, we weren’t sure with the subject but that is why we decided to explore about this subject itself.
That’s why our research began back to the history of murals- from caveman paintings to street art, to understand the techniques and the purpose of it even. We then realized that we had a problem with getting the actual footage from our research.
We decided to change the focus to our local arts scene, which is Singapore and discovered that our main location is at or around MRT stations.
Then, we basically needed a criteria to choose/separate out what we want.
We came up with artists who have experience in other mediums other than murals, deals with singapore issues, with techniques which might be traditional or digital or even sculptural.
Seeking for the definition of what are murals to singaporeans and do they even care?
Secondly, we developed a story along the way. Talks about how the government is trying to experiment with art by putting at train passage ways, by trying to follow the ways of other countries.
“3. Mr Yam Ah Mee, Chief Executive of the LTA said: “A vibrant arts community plays an important role in the quality of life that we all enjoy. Art recognises the ties that bind people to a place, its past as well as a better tomorrow. A thoughtfully conceived, executed and integrated piece of public art enhances the value and meaning of a landscape. Cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Paris and London have long promoted public art in their transit systems. These cities, too, recognise the value of art and its ability to contribute to the vibrancy of the cities and humanise the often-hectic transit environment.” “
But can Singaporeans catch up with the government?
Thirdly, what is recognised or accepted as art in Singapore, by content? By technique, by a panel of judges?
In our video, we trying to find by comparing and contrasting some issues.
Land Transport Authority. (2008). Circle Line Art In Transit Programme: Weaving art into public spaces. Retrieved December 17, 2009, from http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1988
