stick your neck out for the common good …
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About Giraffes Singapore
Giraffes Singapore is a volunteer movement by Central Singapore Community Development Council (CDC). We encourageindividuals to stick your neck out for the common good; to look beyond ourselves and serve communities in need around us.We honour individuals and organisations that make significant, sustainable, and selfless social contributions. We sharestories of their good work to inspire others to follow their lead.
Giraffes Singapore Community Art Exhibition 2019
The Giraffes Singapore Community Art Project is a creative collaboration to create conversations on the volunteermovement using art as the common language. Individuals from various backgrounds are brought together to express theirbeliefs, ideas, and feelings on causes close to their hearts using three-dimensional giraffe sculptures and figurines ascanvas.
The inaugural public exhibition ran from 1 to 13 August 2019 at Far East Plaza Concourse.
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About the Giraffe
Giraffes Singapore calls out to Singaporeans to “STICK YOURNECK OUT FOR THE COMMON GOOD”. In commemorationof Singapore’s Bicentennial, the sculpture bears familiar hand-drawn local motifs. To signify the coming together ofcommunity, exhibition visitors have been invited to co-createthe art piece, pasting a total of 200 stars on the sculpture.We hope that the spirit of serving and giving would becomepart of the Singaporean identity.
About the Artist
Soon Xiao Qi is a final year student at Nanyang Academy ofFine Arts, majoring in Drawing and Printmaking. Drawinginspirations from historical tales and current events, sheexpresses her ideas and thoughts through different forms ofmediums.
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Aurora Clare Lee
Baby-G Ditthania Suryani
BeyondPaintinks by melt
Do’it-monTeng Kai Wei
Dot & Blobs Very Special Arts
FlowerscentBibi Fasihah
Goldie, Gluck, GraceIrene Lee
GypsyLynette Long
Harmony EmbodiedBelinda Low
Hidden HeroMark Chang
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In Plain SightOnewaytie
KinJasmine Ang
MoleyHo Ai Ling
Noobley (Neighbourly)Faith Fadilah Ali
RainbowVincent Lim
SunsetAlvin Tan
TheseusSalihin ‘Fish’ Jaafar
Twiga NdogoAmy Rose Walter
Un-JadedChen Yi Xi
Zoo LifeTay Jun-Yi
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Dedicated to every child and the child within all of us who maystruggle with being made different. Named after the Roman goddessof dawn and the electrical phenomenon that illuminates the skies, it isan ode to hope born of chaos and turmoil.
About the Artist
Clare Lee is a contemporary intermedia artist based in Singapore.Self-taught, her work is the lovechild of catharsis and craft and paysunfiltered tribute to the struggles of the underdog or “the other” inour society, diving into themes that explore identity, belonging,redemption and a defiance against prescribed misogyny.
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Hey little freakGo easy on yourself
You see the world like no one elseThough it’s lonely where you are
You were made for the starsSo hold that head high
And drink in the skyThrough all the heartaches
Until morning wakesYou have me
And this lullabyclarelee.art
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About the Giraffe
Baby-G represents gratitude. With gratefulness in our hearts,we contribute willingly back to society despite all of life’s upsand downs. It is the positive energy from helping others thatconnect us as human beings. Painted in pink, the sculpture is areflection of how one’s positivity and act of kindness canreveal the goodness within us.
About the Artist
Ditthania Suryani lives in a world full of childhood imaginationswhere cow flies and dragon lives underwater. Using herimagination pixie dust, Dittha magically turns mundanity intovisual vocabularies! As a digital creative designer andillustrator, she enjoys creating interactive projects for peopleto experience.
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Featuring a whale, an octopus, and, a fish swimming amidst agalaxy of stars, going beyond their natural oceanic domain.Beyond explores the endless possibilities that exists outside ofour comfort zones. Just like the sea creatures heading out ofthe waters into the starry night, we can challenge ourselves todiscover the limits of the possible.
About the Artist
Better known as Paintinks by melt, Melissa Tan, is recognisedfor her whimsical illustrations. She supports non-profitorganisations around the world. A butler to her two cats and aone-eyed dog, she has also worked with animal rescue groupsin Japan and Hong Kong.
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The inspiration behind Do`it-mon is Doraemon, a popularJapanese manga character that seems to be able to solve anyproblem he encounters. While Doraemon’s pouch and gadgetsmay be magical, his greatest strength is actually his courageand resilience when taking challenges head on to help others.The magic within us is our love and compassion for those inneed.
About the Artist
Teng Kai Wei is a conceptual artist that specialises in landmarksculptures. Teng’s firm belief in pushing boundaries is seen inhis experimental use of materials and design approach. He isalso an ambassador for Singapore Tourism Board’s PassionMade Possible Campaign for his conceptual art.
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Contrary to the actual textures of a giraffe, the studentsdesigned it with dots and blobs for guests and visitors to viewthe giraffe in a different perspective.
About the Artist
Arts in Learning, Rehabilitation and Training (ALERT) is thefoundation programme by Very Special Arts Singapore (VSA).Using art as a platform, VSA provides access andopportunities to people with disabilities in areas where theymay not be able to reach.
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Representing the beauty in helping others, Flowerscentfeatures flowers with medicinal and healing propertiesincluding Sunflower, Peony, Rose, Lilac, Lavender, Lotus,Chamomile, Daisies, Morning Glory, Marigold, and Blossoms.The flowers are depicted in fluorescent paint to depict ourglowing hearts when serving hearts.
About the Artist
Bibi Fasihah founded Craft Bay and has been organisingcommunity art events for five years. Playing the role of a bigsister, she engages students from various backgrounds andunderstands them through arts. She constantly pusheseveryone and those around her to grow from experience.
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Struck by the beauty of the majestic, towering giraffes againstthe backdrop of the setting sun on a safari trip to the OkavangoDelta in Botswana, I depicted a family of 3 giraffes in differentshades of gold and natural colour. Gold was also chosenbecause I advocate for solar energy which harnesses the goldenrays of the sun to power our lives.
About the Artist
Dr. Irene S. M. Lee is an awarding-winning artist, architect, urbandesigner, and environmental entrepreneur. At age five, she wonher first art competition, and has studied fine arts and art historyin Singapore, Tokyo, and New York. Her works have beenexhibited in public and private collections internationally.
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Gypsy is a rare wandering traveller with golden wings. Thecolourful faces enveloping its body represent children ofvarious backgrounds and ethnicity. Like Gypsy, every child isspecial and unique. Gypsy hopes to empower children tobelieve in endless possibilities for themselves, no matter whatlimitations and challenges they face.
About the Artist
A self-taught artist, Lynette Long has been painting for overfifteen years, illustrated three books, and produced over fiftypottery pieces. Her art captures her feelings, thoughts, andmemories of notable family moments, traveling adventures,career milestones, and social issues.
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Harmony Embodied is a fusion of the East and West. Thesunflowers, starry night, and almond blossoms arerepresentative elements of the work of Van Gogh, one of themost influential figures in Western art history. As a Straitsborn Chinese, I also took reference from the Peranakandecorative tiles. This giraffe signifies harmony in thecommunity when we stick our necks out in carrying out thesame cause.
About the Artist
Starting her artistic endeavours as a hobbyist, Belinda Low hassince painted close to sixty murals all over Singapore. She isconvicted to paint for as long as she can for causes that areclose to her heart. Through her art, she hopes to bringmeaning to others.
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There are many individuals among us that work tirelesslybehind the scenes to provide assistance and support tocommunities in need.
Hidden Hero hopes to bring to the fore the great work ofthese unsung heroes that often go unnoticed.
About the Artist
Despite not having any formal art education, Mark Changdecided to pursue his interest and started with a simple paintkit four years ago. A self-taught artist, Mark expresses his artthrough community projects, often sharing and seekingguidance from friends and artists around him.
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There are many ordinary individuals who performextraordinary deeds. Living among us, they contribute to theirrespective communities with tireless fervour and compassion.Yet, they do not seek recognition, often humbly downplayingtheir own efforts.
Featuring a giraffe peeking out from the shrubs, In Plain Sightcasts spotlight on these everyday heroes.
About the Artist
Born and raised in Singapore, onewaytie is an aspiring makerof art. With a penchant for fine lines and detailedillustrations, he seeks to weave together intricate fantasiesconjured by the imagination.
onewaytie
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Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery. Usinggold alloy to re-join shards, this technique emphasises ratherthan disguises fractures, presenting brokenness as beauty. Asfragile, flawed, and imperfect we are as individuals, eachand every one of us matters in society. By facing life honestlyand piecing our efforts, we can strive for goodness, empowerchange, and grow into betterment together.
About the Artist
Based in Singapore, Jasmine Ang adopts a designer’sapproach into art exploration and experimentation. Notlimited to any specific style or medium, she chooses toconstantly seek more meaning through making and questioningnorms through the combination and juxtapositioning ofmundane subjects.
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It starts with the heart. Even the strongest hearts can befragile. In times when we feel like giving up, especially whenthe going gets tough, we need love from the deepest of ourhearts.
When it comes to playing our part for our community, werequire more than just love. We need to share our ‘hearts’ andspread our love for the community around us.
About the Artist
Ho Ai Ling is a local comedian host known for her alter-egocharacter, Ms Mole, that bagged her win for UltimateComedian Contest. With Moley, she hopes to drive home themessage that ‘We are NOT Fragile’ to encourage everyone tostep up and open their hearts to one another.
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Batik is the Indonesian textile decoration technique. Awonderfully creative medium, it has been adopted worldwide,giving rise to various motifs that are unique to the region theycome from or tell a story. Taking reference, Noobley(Neighbourly) is not just a nod to Singapore’s ethnical diversity,but also a call for inclusiveness. Let’s live, accept, and helpwithout hesitation.
About the Artist
Faith Fadilah Ali is a self-taught artist that hopes to promotepositive social change and mindset. She enjoys creating as itallows her to break away from the mundane to explore thenew and different.
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As the saying goes, after the storm comes the rainbow. Thismulti-coloured sculpture represents our multi-cultural andmulti-religious communities coming together to extend help tothose who are facing storms in their lives. While each one ofus is unique and beautiful, we bring out the vibrance withineach of us and shine even brighter when we are together.
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Vincent Lim is a commercial pilot and a scale modeller. Acommunity artist at heart, he enjoys drawing and painting inhis free time. He has contributed many artwork to communityevents, adding vibrancy to the arts scene.
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Sunset is about appreciating the little things in life and beingpresent in the moment.
In our hectic and fast-paced world, we can afford to take abreak once in a while and put aside our worries and troublesto really notice and appreciate the beauty in the sky andaround us.
About the Artist
Alvin Tan is the co-founder of The Brush Factory thatspecialises in mural art and professional painting. This passionand joy, along with their wide-ranging expertise, is what theyhope to bring to every project, campaign, and creativeenvironment they are part of.
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In anticipation of the return of Greek hero, Theseus, his shipwas maintained in a seaworthy state. As parts wore out oneby one, they were replaced until eventually nothing remains ofthe original ship. Theseus portrays the passage of time andrapid technological change. Its mechanical exterior is also anod to the age of tech wearables and implants.
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Salehin “Fish” Jaafar is an artist from the Nanyang Academyof Fine Arts. He firmly believes in the conceptual accessibilityof art and its relevance to the local community. His works areknown for its larger-than-life scale, as well as its complextechnical painting approach.
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Twiga Ndogo (Little Giraffe) references the contemporaryTanzanian painting style, Tinga Tinga, that is recognised for itsiconic bold dots. The sculpture is depicted using a series ofdots with each dot representing a member of the community.As the saying goes, the whole is greater than the sum of itsparts, it is our community that strengthens us all.
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Amy Rose Walter is an educator, poet, and illustrator from theUnited Kingdom. She enjoys pastel colours and kawaii culture.Amy has lived in many countries and now resides inSingapore.
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Spray-painted gold, Un-Jaded appears polished anddignified, just as how many of us present ourselves outwardly.Up close, it is noticeable that the sculpture is splattered withcontrasting copper paint to remind us to not shy away from“getting our hands dirty”. It is hoped that more individualswould be more hands-on and involved in doing good for thesociety, no matter our backgrounds.
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A graduate from Nanyang Technological University, School ofArt and Design Media, Chen Yi Xi specialises in illustrationsand water colour works. Intrigued by visual arts since young,the budding local actor is constantly seeking new ways tocreate his own art through different mediums.
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Zoo Life is all about animals around the world. Giraffes havelong necks and will watch out for the others. They live inharmony. Like Giraffes, we can stick our necks out to look outfor each other and in support of one another despite ourdifferences.
About the Artist
A student of Pathlight School’s Artist Development Programme(ADP), Tay Jun-Yi loves to draw a myriad of animals invicarious situations. He engineers social interactions among hisanimals – which is something he rarely initiates with. With justa black marker pen, he draws each animal intuitively withoutany hesitation, and each carries a different expression.
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