TAIPEIHONGKONGNGVANCOUV SHANGHAIBEIJINGSINGAPO TOKYOSINGAPORETOKYO WASHINGTONTAIPEIBEIJING HONGKONGSEOULLVANCOUVER HONGKONG TOKYO VANCOUVERSINGAPOREGO TAIPEI HONGKONGBEIJINGSHANGHAI TAIPEISINGAPOREHONGK VANCOUVERHONGKONG SHANGHAI SINGAPORE HONGKONGSEOULS LTOKYOYO VANCOUVER SHANGHAISINGAPOREESHANGHAI SEOULLSINGAPORESEOUL WASHINGTONTAIPEIHONGKONG HONGKONG SEOULLVANCOUVERTOKYO SHANGHAIHONGKONGTAIPEI SINGAPORE 2017 Raffles City 28 July to 21 August 2017 TTXS AROUND THE WORLD Ann Arbor, Beijing, Chicago, Daegu, Fukuoka, Fukushima, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Mexico City, 2007 2008 EXIT Festival and the Shanghai: Tian Tian Tian Tian Xiang Shang Tian Tian Xiang Shang VIA Festival Xiang Shang – Hong Exhibition in Singapore at Novel Hall Lane, Kong Creativity Taipei Exhibition cum Seminar 2012-2013 Cross Boundary – "Hong Kong + Japan: Tian Tian Xiang Beijing Design Week Art Lab of Museum Crossing Partnership in Shang: Creativity- 2013 – New Generation of Contemporary Art, Creativity" project – for-Community and Design Exhibition Shanghai "Tian Tian Xiang Shang" School Development statue exhibition-cum- Programme workshop 2016-2017 Tian Tian Xiang Shang Tian Tian Xiang Shang Workshop in Vancouver Tian Tian Fa Pau iSQUARE Exhibition Blank Boy Canvas Singapore Public Arts Exhibition Series Milan, Nanjing, Paris, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington D.C. 2010 2011 Hong Kong: Creative Tian Tian Xiang Shang International Children’s TTXS – Soliloquies and Ecologies – Business, Conceptual Comics Festival Celebration Dialogues in Ann Arbor Living, Creativity Design Exhibition in Singapore Exhibition in Beijing Exhibition 2013-2014 2015-2016 Hong Kong: Constant Tian Tian Xiang Tian Tian Xiang Shang ANIMAMIX BIENNALE Change Shang Gateway— Gateway—2014 2015-2016 Danny Yung’s Bamboo Smithsonian Folklife Structure-Flower Plaque Festival Installation, 2014 Smithsonian Folklife Festival TAIPEIHONGKONGNGVANCOUV SHANGHAIBEIJINGSINGAPO TOKYOSINGAPORETOKYO WASHINGTONTAIPEIBEIJING HONGKONGSEOULLVANCOUVER HONGKONG TOKYO VANCOUVERSINGAPOREGO TAIPEI HONGKONGBEIJINGSHANGHAI TAIPEISINGAPOREHONGK VANCOUVERHONGKONG SHANGHAI SINGAPORE HONGKONGSEOULS LTOKYOYO VANCOUVER SHANGHAISINGAPOREESHANGHAI SEOULLSINGAPORESEOUL WASHINGTONTAIPEIHONGKONG HONGKONG SEOULLVANCOUVERTOKYO SHANGHAIHONGKONGTAIPEI SINGAPORE 2017 Raffles City 28 July to 21 August 2017 Tian Tian Fa Pau TTXS Temple Street Tian Tian Xiang Shang Tian Tian Xiang Shang Public Arts Public Arts Action @Vancouver - An @Singapore - An Exhibition of Creative Exhibition of Creative Cultural Exchange Cultural Exchange THE TTXXS SINGAPORE 2017 The TTXS Singapore Exhibition is a cross-sector and multi-disciplinary collaboration bringing together leading artists and creative individuals from Singapore and around the world. Guest artists are given a blank 50cm three-dimensional Tian Tian figurine on which the artists are to freely express themselves, while exploring the theme of infinite possibilities. Harking the importance of creativity in education, around 1000 young Singaporean students will partake in a TTXS creative workshop culminating in them also designing a 12cm Tian Tian figurine, which will be displayed in tandem with those by the guest artists. It is hoped that through this unique program, we are able to encourage cross- cultural dialogue and enhance an international network of creative industry individuals, policy makers and educators to bring about positive social changes through the arts, design and culture. curator's words Welcome to the Tian Tian Xiang Shang (day after day, looking up) exhibition program. Please enjoy the exhibits like visiting an explorative laboratory. The phrase Tian Tian Xiang Shang in Chinese was used as a motto for children in the 1950s, and had appeared in every front gate of primary schools in China. Education has always been my concern. My concern also goes to the education reform of Hong Kong and of the Greater China. The institutional reform is always slow, partly because of our conservative institution culture. We need advocacy, creativity and cross-sectors discourses in our schools, our galleries and our public space. I created the Black Box Exercise project for children in the 1990s, a participatory exhibition triggering critical review of our arts institutions (museums and cultural centers). The project was widely discussed in Europe. In the mid 2000, I have created the Tian Tian Xiang Shang (TTXS) project. The project was an extension of my conceptual comic strips of same name. Project TTXS includes 3D workshops, education forums and cross-sectors participatory art exhibitions. The participatory workshop aims to bring children, parents, teachers and artists together to create and making dialogues. The forum aims to involve front line education practitioners to re-think while the exhibition aims to bring all sectors of our society to share. Welcome to the Tian Tian laboratory and have fun exploring! Danny Yung 2017 50cm Tian Tian SINGAPORE Artists The art faculty by pathlight peng siong ang Swimming Champion Tian Tian is a reflection of my journey as a swimmer, a coach and a Singaporean. A long time ago, I had to explain many times to my foreign competitors that Singapore is not part of Red China. I had to also explain that we can speak English fluently because we were taught English in school. Swimming on the world stage was life changing and exhilarating. Going beyond the comfort of home was necessary if one is to break down barriers. Tian Tian points to infinity and the possibilities! Coaching is a form of art. You begin to juggle many form of life skills and simplify the process to become effective in your teachings. You believe that every individual has the potential to evolve into something extraordinary. It can be anything! Take down the boundaries and show them the way. Tian Tian points to infinity and the possibilities! In 1965, I was 2 years old when Singapore started their journey as an independent country. My father told me about their journey from Fujian to Singapore. Everyone had to work really hard to make a better life. My father played his part in nation-building. Life was hard but simple! We shall not forget their hard work and sacrifices! Our leaders have created a success story with the little red dot. Tian Tian wears the Lion’s Pride and persevere to pursue the infinitive possibilities! The Red and White color is the national colours of Singapore. Red symbolises “universal brotherhood and equality of man”. White symbolises “pervading and everlasting purity and virtue”. Crescent moon represents “a young nation on the ascendant”. Five stars represents the nation’s ideals of “democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality”. The Little Red Dot… junfeng boo Award Winning Film Maker / 2009 NAC Young Artist of the Year Recipient jeanette aw I made this in response to the success of Pink Dot over the years. It is a Actress / Author / Illustrator grassroots movement in Singapore that advocates for the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in our midst, and it does so Dare to dream and the entire through encouraging dialogue on the traditionally sensitive issue. On one day a galaxy is yours. It all starts from the year, the public is encouraged to turn up at Hong Lim Park dressed in pink to heart. form a human “pink dot”, which symbolizes the acceptance of LGBT people in Singaporean society. The movement has proven so effective that there have been other Pink Dots formed around the world, including in Hong Kong. Nearly 20,000 Singaporeans and permanent residents came to support the cause at Pink Dot 2017, making it a spectacular success. I was on the ground at Pink Dot this year and there was a palpable sense of love and solidarity rarely felt in Singapore. It was deeply moving to see many families at the event, where parents taught their young children values of inclusion and kindness. It gave many of us a sense of hope. Tian Tian reminded me of that sense of hope. As Pink Dot enters its 10th year in 2018, it is my hope that meaningful conversations will prevail, and that the spirit of love and inclusion will not only occur once a year, but every day. yee wei chai Film Director / Producer / Writer Founder & CEO - Mocha Chai Laboratories "Change is the only constant." These days, everything moves at an incredible pace. Blink and you are left behind. Blink and there is something new. Blink and you are outdated. We are like our computers, constantly being reminded to update. Reminding us to constantly upgrade or become incompatible or irrelevant. The figurine has been transformed into a fully-functional computer to reflect these thoughts. The design on the body is inspired by the printed circuit board. Its hand-drawn style mimics the anaglyphic look of ancient Egyptian art and cavemen drawings. 50cm Tian Tian SINGAPORE Artists The art faculty by pathlight june goh Interior Designer / Furniture Designer - Moopak Working side by side on this project, using similar materials, the interpretation & application are different with each of our Tian Tian. Just like our everyday lives, our approach in life is different but yet bear a tinge of basic resemblance & similarities throughout our growing up. Tian Tian Lisa : She is into details, meticulous & enjoys creating with the work of her hands. Tian Tian June : She is random in a childike manner & enjoys the freedom of a God - Given life. lisa goh yuni hadi Artist / Graphic Designer / Illustrator Executive Director - Singapore International