it has been a long time since i have blogged. really busy with school and work lately. its super tough to focus on one yet alone juggle two concurrently anyways here is another write up i would like to share: andy warhol. i really dig his designs and his other artistic capabilities anyways enough crap about me here is a short tribute to the legend:
“In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes” - Andy Warhol
One of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Andy Warhol is best known for discovering Pop Art, by mass producing images of mass produced objects. He made his first Pop paintings, based on comics and ads. I was first captivated by his work from the Campbell’s soup can series, which later I found out that the 32 Campbell’s Soup Cans was so popular, it was exhibited in an art gallery since 1962. Apart from being an artist, he experimented in other areas such as film, publishing, writing, television, and music.
In the 1960s, Warhol created several “mass-produced” images from photographs of celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, Mao, Elvis Presley and Jackie Onassis. He experimented with the silkscreen technique as he wanted something stronger with more of an assembly line effect. His fascination with morbid concepts resulted with astonishingly beautiful and brilliantly coloured art works. I particularly like these series of work mainly for its depiction of bright colours and comic like effect. Other images from comic books and tabloid also reflected the world around him.
Soon after he began his series of “death and disaster” paintings – images of electric chairs, suicides, and car crashes were used. This series of work differ from this usual works. To me, these images are rather scary and disturbing. It was made during a difficult time in Warhol’s life as he condemned capital punishment and wanted to showcase the prisoner as a victim.
Apart from creating art, he had spent a large amount of time collecting ‘Time Capsules’. Started in 1974, He had created 612 Time Capsules which were an enormous record of his own life. Interestingly, he selected items from the daily flood of correspondence, magazines, newspapers, gifts, photographs, business records, and placed them into used cardboard boxes. It was an efficient method for dealing with all of his “stuff.”
Being multi-talented facet, his artworks drew influenced from pop culture and advertising. His exploration in film, publishing, writing, television, and music has made him a great achiever. Looking at his artworks, I am always greatly inspired by the Campbell's Soup cans, advertisements, comic book heroes and creative portraits of celebrities and politicians, how he was able to transformed these everyday objects and images into some of the most recognizable icons of the past century.
Indeed, Andy Warhol experienced much more than 15 minutes of fame. His is an icon and his legacy will continue to live on forever.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
destination next: Taiwan!
recently i had to crack my brain to do some artwork designs for work.. my boss needed some representation of taiwan for atrium banners (in a shopping mall). i was wondering damn what to design? all i knew was they had a couople of hot sprintgs then stumble upon some information that taiwan is actually quite an interesting place and i would really like to visit it one day.
ok first things first. when you think of taiwan what is the first thing that pops into your head? hot springs? taipei 101? shihlin night market? alishan? or perhaps its mountainous landscapes?
one attraction that i didnt know exist until today was the Taiwan lantern festival. this is one attraction that attracted me. the Sky lantern aka Kung-ming lantern which happens only once a year in taiwan, where you can write your wishes and tuck it into the sky lantern and let it fly into the skies. apparently it was invented before han dynasty where prime minister Kung-Ming used these lanterns for military purpose.
up till today, taiwanese believe that by writing their wishes on the lantern, it will fly up into the heaven and the God of heaven will give them blessing.
i didnt know they had this festival until today. i shall start saving up for taiwan now i have always wanted to visit this country but just didnt have the time to do it when i am there i will light up the lanterns and write my wishes and dreams. the novelty of doing it is just so exciting! with hot springs, and scrumptious cheap food at shihlin nightmaket, Dara pack your bags we are saving up for taiwan next!
ok first things first. when you think of taiwan what is the first thing that pops into your head? hot springs? taipei 101? shihlin night market? alishan? or perhaps its mountainous landscapes?
one attraction that i didnt know exist until today was the Taiwan lantern festival. this is one attraction that attracted me. the Sky lantern aka Kung-ming lantern which happens only once a year in taiwan, where you can write your wishes and tuck it into the sky lantern and let it fly into the skies. apparently it was invented before han dynasty where prime minister Kung-Ming used these lanterns for military purpose.
up till today, taiwanese believe that by writing their wishes on the lantern, it will fly up into the heaven and the God of heaven will give them blessing.
i didnt know they had this festival until today. i shall start saving up for taiwan now i have always wanted to visit this country but just didnt have the time to do it when i am there i will light up the lanterns and write my wishes and dreams. the novelty of doing it is just so exciting! with hot springs, and scrumptious cheap food at shihlin nightmaket, Dara pack your bags we are saving up for taiwan next!
Friday, January 16, 2009
fishy fishy fishy!
time really flies... since its nearing CNY, one of my favourite holidays (cant wait), i did some research with my partner for our school project on singapore's Yu Sheng, here it goes...
In Singapore, we have a dish that is only available during the Chinese New Year period. It is traditionally served on Ren Ri (Everyone’s Birthday), the 7th day of the Chinese New Year due to the Chinese superstitions and beliefs that humans were created on that day. Some of you may have already guessed it, yes, it is none other than the popular -Yu Sheng.
There are several symbolic meanings behind this dish. Its name, Yu Sheng means ‘raw fish’ and with homophones and some enunciation, it is often interpreted as ‘abundance of wealth and long life’. The tossing action, known as Lo Hei, means to ‘rise’ in reference to a thriving business. Therefore it is also very popular with businessmen.
The original dish originated from Guangdong, China wasn’t very ‘colourful’ as it consisted of only turnip, fish and carrot strips and was served with oil, vinegar and sugar.
In the 60s, part of a promotional gimmick for their restaurants, Singapore’s very own four ‘Heavenly Kings’ of the restaurant scene - Lau Yoke Pui, Than Yu Kai, Sin Leong and Hooi Kok Wai improvised the dish and added more ‘colour’. Hence, the Yu Sheng we eat today is filled with variety of colours.
The ingredients are arranged on a large plate include raw fish, shredded green and white radish, carrots, pickled ginger, crushed nuts and pomelo. These ingredients are topped with deep-fried flour crisps, crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, cinnamon, pepper and other spices. When all the ingredients are added together, all will stand where they begin the ritual of ‘Lo Hei’ by mixing all these ingredients while shouting auspicious greetings for a prosperous new year
Here are some of the prosperous greetings while mixing the salad or better known as ‘Lo Hei’:
Gong Xi Fa Cai - Wishing you a big windfall (striking lottery)
Wan Shi Ru Yi – May success comes your way
Nian Nian You Yu – Prosperity and abundance
Da Ji Da Li – Victory in whatever you do
Zao Cai Jin Bao – Good fortune and wealth to you
Cai Yuan Guang Jing - May wealth comes your way.
Hong Yun Dang Tou – May the lady luck shines on you.
Bu Bu Gao Sheng - May you rise in status
Yusheng as an International Cuisine
The restaurants in other countries such as Vietnam, New York, Australia Indonesia and London, have also developed an appetite for Yu Sheng and created different varieties to suit their taste buds and food culture. In Thailand, Yu Sheng is made using fish, vegetables, pomelo, lemongrass, papaya, mango and Thai herbs.
For people who missed eating Yu Sheng, you can get it in Duty Free Shop in Changi Airports as they are available in packets for tourists to buy as gifts.
Happy Chinese New Year!
In Singapore, we have a dish that is only available during the Chinese New Year period. It is traditionally served on Ren Ri (Everyone’s Birthday), the 7th day of the Chinese New Year due to the Chinese superstitions and beliefs that humans were created on that day. Some of you may have already guessed it, yes, it is none other than the popular -Yu Sheng.
There are several symbolic meanings behind this dish. Its name, Yu Sheng means ‘raw fish’ and with homophones and some enunciation, it is often interpreted as ‘abundance of wealth and long life’. The tossing action, known as Lo Hei, means to ‘rise’ in reference to a thriving business. Therefore it is also very popular with businessmen.
The original dish originated from Guangdong, China wasn’t very ‘colourful’ as it consisted of only turnip, fish and carrot strips and was served with oil, vinegar and sugar.
In the 60s, part of a promotional gimmick for their restaurants, Singapore’s very own four ‘Heavenly Kings’ of the restaurant scene - Lau Yoke Pui, Than Yu Kai, Sin Leong and Hooi Kok Wai improvised the dish and added more ‘colour’. Hence, the Yu Sheng we eat today is filled with variety of colours.
The ingredients are arranged on a large plate include raw fish, shredded green and white radish, carrots, pickled ginger, crushed nuts and pomelo. These ingredients are topped with deep-fried flour crisps, crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, cinnamon, pepper and other spices. When all the ingredients are added together, all will stand where they begin the ritual of ‘Lo Hei’ by mixing all these ingredients while shouting auspicious greetings for a prosperous new year
Here are some of the prosperous greetings while mixing the salad or better known as ‘Lo Hei’:
Gong Xi Fa Cai - Wishing you a big windfall (striking lottery)
Wan Shi Ru Yi – May success comes your way
Nian Nian You Yu – Prosperity and abundance
Da Ji Da Li – Victory in whatever you do
Zao Cai Jin Bao – Good fortune and wealth to you
Cai Yuan Guang Jing - May wealth comes your way.
Hong Yun Dang Tou – May the lady luck shines on you.
Bu Bu Gao Sheng - May you rise in status
Yusheng as an International Cuisine
The restaurants in other countries such as Vietnam, New York, Australia Indonesia and London, have also developed an appetite for Yu Sheng and created different varieties to suit their taste buds and food culture. In Thailand, Yu Sheng is made using fish, vegetables, pomelo, lemongrass, papaya, mango and Thai herbs.
For people who missed eating Yu Sheng, you can get it in Duty Free Shop in Changi Airports as they are available in packets for tourists to buy as gifts.
Happy Chinese New Year!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
lets blast!
HAPPY new year!! 2009! i emphasized happy. here is making one of my new year's resolution come true! my first blog!
i have been pushing this back for a couple of years now but i guess its about time i embrace social media. my first blog!
what also inspired me to start a blog is also partly due to school. we are required to post up blog post that are also homework. its an interesting concept. i will also be publishing a couple of my work and stuff that i like on this blog.. em to make it more interesting maybe a couple of juicy gossips?
my new year resolution is and not limited to the following:
1) travel. i would really love to go to japan again since i went last year with my parents. it was a blast a totally different culture. i need to embrace it
2) learn a new language. currently i am well versed in english and mandarin. i have always wanted to learn japanese and lately a strong desire to pick up korean. partly its due to the korean wave. its sweeping me up as well. oh well cant help it i'm light.. haha
3) find a new job. i have been stayin on in my job for close to 2 years plus now. its about time. i my context, its not healthy to stay in job for so long. things start to get too safe, you start to get lazy, you procrastinate more, you think you know your work and start to wiggle your way out of things. NO. i dont wanna end up like those people! so since i am going to finish my part time studies in 2010, its high time i start to find a job before i become over dued.
well, they say three's a crowd. i shall not be so ambitious to post like a whole long list of resolutions and look back at the end of the year thinking damn! i didnt do this i didnt do that. well its keep it short and last but not least, hopefully i can keep up posting on my blog
i have been pushing this back for a couple of years now but i guess its about time i embrace social media. my first blog!
what also inspired me to start a blog is also partly due to school. we are required to post up blog post that are also homework. its an interesting concept. i will also be publishing a couple of my work and stuff that i like on this blog.. em to make it more interesting maybe a couple of juicy gossips?
my new year resolution is and not limited to the following:
1) travel. i would really love to go to japan again since i went last year with my parents. it was a blast a totally different culture. i need to embrace it
2) learn a new language. currently i am well versed in english and mandarin. i have always wanted to learn japanese and lately a strong desire to pick up korean. partly its due to the korean wave. its sweeping me up as well. oh well cant help it i'm light.. haha
3) find a new job. i have been stayin on in my job for close to 2 years plus now. its about time. i my context, its not healthy to stay in job for so long. things start to get too safe, you start to get lazy, you procrastinate more, you think you know your work and start to wiggle your way out of things. NO. i dont wanna end up like those people! so since i am going to finish my part time studies in 2010, its high time i start to find a job before i become over dued.
well, they say three's a crowd. i shall not be so ambitious to post like a whole long list of resolutions and look back at the end of the year thinking damn! i didnt do this i didnt do that. well its keep it short and last but not least, hopefully i can keep up posting on my blog
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)