lately for some reason i have been thinking a lot, too much about mortality with regard to the people around me. and the phrase "nothing would break my heart more than -" has been making its rounds in my mind. so if i look at you with a frown that is a mix of distraction with a dash of disturbance, yup i might just be mentally counting down. it's really morbid i know, but maybe it's a season i am meant to go through before i come to terms with some things.
"nothing would break my heart more than . . . "
"nothing would make me happier than . . . "
"nothing means more to me than . . . "
these are really all about the same things, or the loss of them. some friends say that i seem rather hardy and adaptable but i find that it's probably also rather noticeable in my past and ongoing works that i don't deal with changes and loss very well. that might be why i choose to face these struggles and understand them and myself better through photography instead. sometimes this shows up even in my design work too.
whenever i find a line stuck in my mind as i do this moment, it usually ends up becoming the title of my next series but i'm afraid this time i don't think i will do it. words will hold my fears for now.
my faith leads me to believe in eternity. yet this same faith also includes the inevitable realisation that not everyone will partake in the good part of this eternity.
i just hope you know that nothing matters more to me than seeing you all in eternity.
我只希望你知道， 对我而言，没有任何东西比能够在永生时看到你们更重要。
hopes are selfish in a way.
Friday, 13 March 2009
Monday, 2 March 2009
The Photographers' Stories Redux
// 1st to 29th March 2009 at the National Library
Exhibition
1st – 29th March 2009
Level 7 & 8 Promenades at the National Library Building
Official Opening!
Saturday 7th March 2009, 4pm
Level 7 Promenade at the National Library Building
Curator’s Walk
21st March 2009, 4 – 5 pm
Level 7 Promenade at the National Library Building
Since January 2009, 24 photographers have been exhibiting in various public libraries around the island. “The Photographers’ Stories” now culminates in this special group show spanning over the Level 7 & 8 Promenades of the National Library Building. Chris Yap, the curator, recreates new stories from the images, bringing with them new contexts to be perceived and admired. This show is also part of “circa”, a photography outreach programme that takes place biennially, for students aged 13 to 19 years old.
the little solo show that i had at pasir ris library is going to town!
it will be meeting up with the other 23 little solo shows and all 24 of our heartfelt solo stories will be brought together into one curated story in parts that unfold over the 7th and 8th levels of the national library building in town. be sure to check out both levels to catch the whole story!
yup, i know you can't read anything from those two panels so do come to the show to read - read the written stories and read the stories photographed.
enjoy! : ]
hope to see you on Saturday at the Opening then. 4pm on the 7th level hor!
1st – 29th March 2009
Level 7 & 8 Promenades at the National Library Building
Official Opening!
Saturday 7th March 2009, 4pm
Level 7 Promenade at the National Library Building
Curator’s Walk
21st March 2009, 4 – 5 pm
Level 7 Promenade at the National Library Building
Since January 2009, 24 photographers have been exhibiting in various public libraries around the island. “The Photographers’ Stories” now culminates in this special group show spanning over the Level 7 & 8 Promenades of the National Library Building. Chris Yap, the curator, recreates new stories from the images, bringing with them new contexts to be perceived and admired. This show is also part of “circa”, a photography outreach programme that takes place biennially, for students aged 13 to 19 years old.
the little solo show that i had at pasir ris library is going to town!
it will be meeting up with the other 23 little solo shows and all 24 of our heartfelt solo stories will be brought together into one curated story in parts that unfold over the 7th and 8th levels of the national library building in town. be sure to check out both levels to catch the whole story!
yup, i know you can't read anything from those two panels so do come to the show to read - read the written stories and read the stories photographed.
enjoy! : ]
hope to see you on Saturday at the Opening then. 4pm on the 7th level hor!
Thursday, 12 February 2009
好久没有这样哗啦哗啦的掉泪了。
（勿担心，我不难过， 只是被电影影响而已！）
今天看了一部电影，又勾起了我对于 回忆，时间 和 人生 的一些启发和感动。
回家的路上我突然间又想起了某个痛处， 一边开车一边哗啦哗啦地哭了。而今早我又感到了摸名的灵感，带了朋友送我的手帕插在裤子旁边的口带。
原来是种预言，手帕真的派上了用场耶。
when i am happy i take photos. when i am sad i take photos. oddly enough, the photos quite often turn out happy when i am sad and sad when i am happy. whichever happens, the process and the outcome usually work together as a healing experience, making me really feel better as a result. photography heals.
摄影能疗伤。
在哗啦哗啦的当而， 我想起了数年前我也在回家的路途上感伤的事件，又想起了当时拍下的感觉，一到家后屏了命去寻找那一套画面， 在差一点放弃的时候然我找到了。感谢主，若我找不到我一定睡不安。
几个小时前，为了记念再一度感受到回家时感处累累的经历，我再红灯前停车时用手机拍的：
零六年四月雨天。
在巴士公车即将到终站相机的单眼陪着我的双眼一起漠糊时拍的：
刚刚发现：原来我在那个时候就开时倾向我近日常用的漠糊式摄影了。真奇妙！
其实我看电影也蛮容易被感动到哭的。mamma-mia 也可以把我弄哭，我真的是赢了咯，哈。 （可是今天看的当然不是 mamma-mia 啦。。）
现在终于可以平安入睡了。
。 。 。 哦，现在真的跟零六年的那一天一样－－－突然下起倾盆大雨了！
我得去关窗了！晚安！
回家的路上我突然间又想起了某个痛处， 一边开车一边哗啦哗啦地哭了。而今早我又感到了摸名的灵感，带了朋友送我的手帕插在裤子旁边的口带。
原来是种预言，手帕真的派上了用场耶。
when i am happy i take photos. when i am sad i take photos. oddly enough, the photos quite often turn out happy when i am sad and sad when i am happy. whichever happens, the process and the outcome usually work together as a healing experience, making me really feel better as a result. photography heals.
摄影能疗伤。
在哗啦哗啦的当而， 我想起了数年前我也在回家的路途上感伤的事件，又想起了当时拍下的感觉，一到家后屏了命去寻找那一套画面， 在差一点放弃的时候然我找到了。感谢主，若我找不到我一定睡不安。
几个小时前，为了记念再一度感受到回家时感处累累的经历，我再红灯前停车时用手机拍的：
零六年四月雨天。
在巴士公车即将到终站相机的单眼陪着我的双眼一起漠糊时拍的：
刚刚发现：原来我在那个时候就开时倾向我近日常用的漠糊式摄影了。真奇妙！
其实我看电影也蛮容易被感动到哭的。mamma-mia 也可以把我弄哭，我真的是赢了咯，哈。 （可是今天看的当然不是 mamma-mia 啦。。）
现在终于可以平安入睡了。
。 。 。 哦，现在真的跟零六年的那一天一样－－－突然下起倾盆大雨了！
我得去关窗了！晚安！
Sunday, 11 January 2009
days by the sea // 在海边吃风的日子。
i have always loved living near the sea/straits/coast and occasionally when quite far and quite away, the ocean.
坐在海边吹海风的感觉真爽。
Saturday, 3 January 2009
The Photographers' Stories
"I don't remember much about that holiday.
Just you and me, and that beautiful dappled light."
i will be having a little solo show very soon.
it is titled,
"I don't remember much about that holiday.
Just you and me, and that beautiful dappled light."
and yes, it is part of the continuing chapters of the story that began in june while i was not far, but quite away.
it will be at pasir ris library.
you will be able to catch it from monday the 5th of january until friday the 16th of january 2009.
2009! already! anyways..
it is happening as part of The Photographers' Stories, a collective of 24 solo shows by 24 photographers who will take turns over the next 3 months to show at 12 public libraries around the island.
warmest thanks to everyone big and small who helped to make this possible.
if you have the time, please do travel east and have a look at and have a feel of the show. do let me know if you'd like me to go to the far far east with you. if i am able to, i will be happy to accompany you.
useful fun facts about pasir ris library:
1 Pasir Ris Central St 3
#04-01/06 White Sands
Singapore 518457
Opening Hours:
Mon - Sun : 11.00am - 9.00pm
useful fun facts about The Photographers' Stories:
do refer to the facebook group for the full schedule of all 24 photographers.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52920233360&ref=ts
thank you and see you!
Monday, 22 September 2008
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
说走就走！
今天终于有机会继续读我在台湾的SEVEN买的书。 那是本关于一对父子用步行环绕台湾全岛的真实记绿。 看着书中的爸爸拍摄的照片， 我突然感觉到一个要翻翻我自己不久前在台湾所拍摄的画面的冲动。很奇秒， 原本累透的我竟然又充满了熬夜的力量。 我想这也算是种爱的动力吧！感谢主赐给我这种因爱创造而比较不会累的力量。可是我毕竟还是人， 明天必需上任另一种创造之类的工作， 今晚还是先休息明晚再继续比较对自己对工作负责任吧。
那台湾的照片就得拭目以待咯。。。
那台湾的照片就得拭目以待咯。。。
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