来啊来啊: Chennai Chutney

dear family and friends + other secret readers again,

some of my works from a workshop trip i was involved in last december will be part of an exhibition called Chennai Chutney that is opening

this tuesday 23rd feb 2010, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Objectifs (56A Arab Street).

as part of the workshop process, our instructor had a fair bit of control over what was finally selected from the pool of images we gathered over those 5 days in Chennai and Mahabalipuram so you might find that it’s a little different from what i would usually put together for a final selection but i am really also learning to learn from how others see and work with my pictures.

the pictures were selected in a manner that should tell you not only about Chennai but also clue you in on the personality and vision of each of the 8 photographers.

please drop by if you can, have a look and learn along with me!

do let me know if you are coming for the opening so that we can be well-stocked with enough food and drinks for you. :]

thanks and i hope to see you this tuesday!


yan wei


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You are invited to Chennai Chutney!



There is no Taj Mahal or Bollywood to capture the imagination of the would-be tourist to Chennai. In fact, one may at first glance conclude that Chennai is rather like chutney - a spicy vegetarian preparation that is merely an accompaniment to the main courses that are Agra and Mumbai. Looking beyond, however, the visitor is allowed the rare opportunity, amidst an intensely media-opinionated culture, to experience the city from a fresh perspective – his/her own.

Chennai Chutney features images by participants of the workshop led by US-based photo-essayist David H Wells. The photographers - Birgit Voogt, Eleanor Ng, Karen and Laurie Murrell, Duff Hughes, Ulla Gratton, Chia Yan Wei and Su Yen Chen – hailing from 6 different countries of origin and located across three continents - nevertheless blended incredibly well together in five days in December 2009.

From admiring ancient temples to ducking for cover from the unexpected heavy rains, the group got an unforgettable taste of the diverse flavours of daily life in Tamil Nadu state’s capital. It is hoped that the images in this exhibition likewise capture the spirit and soul of this sometimes sour, sometimes sweet, but always spicy city.

Photographers: Birgit Voogt, Eleanor Ng, Karen and Laurie Murrell, Duff Hughes, Ulla Gratton, Chia Yan Wei and Su Yen Chen

Opening reception: 23rd Feb 2010, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Exhibition will run from 24th Feb – 23rd March 2010
Opening hours: Mon - Fri 11am - 7pm, Sat 12pm - 6pm

Venue:
Objectifs
56A Arab Street
Singapore 199573
t. +65 6293 9782
f. +65 6293 9723
e. info@objectifs.com.sg
w. http://www.objectifs.com.sg

For directions to Objectifs:
http://www.objectifs.com.sg/contact.htm

We hope to see you then!

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!

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!