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FACT SHEET Children’s Season: Masak Masak 2015

Saturday 30 May to Monday 10 August | Daily, 10am to 6pm National Museum of Singapore Free Admission

A key event of the annual Children’s Season, Masak Masak 2015 returns for its second

edition from 30 May – 10 August, at the National Museum of Singapore (NMS). Held just in

time for the school holidays in June, the exhibition, which is made up of 10 installations – six

local and four international, features familiar playgrounds of the past and offers a host of

activities and engaging exhibits by Singapore artists Jeremy Hiah and Koeh Sia Yong, and

internationally renowned artists such as Mademoiselle Maurice from France, and Crystal

Wagner from the USA. Singaporean television actress, Jeanette Aw, will debut her

illustrations in an interactive installation at Masak Masak this year. Masak Masak 2015 will

also showcase childhood games, interactive toys and art works by students from the School

of the Arts (SOTA), the National University of Singapore Division of Industrial Design, and

the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). This is the first time in which NAFA is

collaborating with NMS for Masak Masak.

There will also be a series of programmes especially for children, parents, and grandparents, where they will get to experience art therapy, origami fun with Mademoiselle Maurice, and storytelling through shadow puppetry with Jeremy Hiah, and more.

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This year, Masak Masak will also introduce, Baby Block’s Day Out. This storybook is a guide to Masak Masak 2015, describing bonding moments which you can share with your kids at each installation. Let these moments inspire you and your Baby Block as you spend your day out at the National Museum of Singapore!

Front Lawn

Playgrounds on the Lawn

Singapore

2015

Open for play every Sat & Sun, 10am – 12pm & 4pm – 6pm

The ever-popular bouncy playgrounds are back at Masak Masak 2015! These recreated

playgrounds pay tribute to the familiar mosaic playgrounds designed by the Housing and

Development Board for Singapore’s public housing estates in the 1980s.

Also featuring Ties-that-bind by Pamela Lee (SG/UK) and 木头 MÙTÓU by Little Ong,

fFurious (SG).These installations were part of the 30 LifeStories – Remembering Parks project organised by Singapore Furniture Industries Council, co-presented by Sculpture Society (Singapore) and supported by NParks.

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Rotunda | Level 1

Mademoiselle Maurice

Spectrum of Paper

France 2015

In this colourful rainbow origami suspension, Mademoiselle Maurice draws inspiration from

the ancient Japanese legend that promises to grant the wish of anyone who folds a

thousand cranes. Composed of thousands of strings, look up and spot your favourite origami

animal or toy.

Spectrum of Paper continues in the Salon in Sol’s Journey.

About Mademoiselle Maurice:

Mademoiselle Maurice has a degree in Architecture and is based in Paris, where she

develops and creates colourful works with origami, lace or embroidery, or other mixed

media. Her installations comprise thousands of hand-folded origami and her works of art can

be found in various urban spaces in San Francisco, France, Italy, Vietnam and Hong Kong.

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The Salon | Level 1

Various Artists

Sol’s Journey

France, Singapore

2015

Sol is a curious young girl on a quest to find the answers to her endless questions. Embark on a colourful and fantastical journey of self-discovery with Sol as she finds out what truly matters to her. Sol’s Journey is inspired by Jeanette Aw’s latest illustrated book, Sol’s World: Somebody to Love, and is a collaborative effort between Mademoiselle Maurice, Jeremy Hiah and Jeanette Aw. Jeanette Aw’s illustration book, Sol’s World: Somebody to Love, is available for sale at $19 at the Museum Label shop located at Level 1.

Mademoiselle Maurice

Spectrum of Paper

France

2015

Spectrum of Paper continues in Sol’s Journey with Mademoiselle Maurice’s response to Jeanette Aw’s illustration of Sol holding onto a string tied to a bird in flight. To Maurice, the bird is a symbol of hope and she has created a colourful origami mural to complement it.

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About Mademoiselle Maurice:

Mademoiselle Maurice has a degree in Architecture and is based in Paris, where she

develops and creates colourful works with origami, lace or embroidery, or other mixed

media. Her installations comprise thousands of hand-folded origami and her works of art can

be found in various urban spaces in San Francisco, France, Italy, Vietnam and Hong Kong.

Jeremy Hiah

Queen of the Forest

Singapore

2015

Jeremy Hiah responds to Jeanette Aw’s illustration of Sol exploring nature with his

adaptation of a local children’s folktale, Queen of the Forest. Presented via an installation of

specially created puppets, the story features a young princess who wanders away from her

palace, only to be tricked by spirits of a nearby forest.

Puppetry Performance Schedule

Sat & Sun, 30 & 31 May, 13 & 14, 20 & 21 June, 8 & 9 August | 2.30pm (20 min session each)

Be enthralled by master storyteller Jeremy Hiah as he recreates this enchanting tale of nature with

lights, shadow and movement.

About Jeremy Hiah:

Singaporean artist Jeremy Hiah has been active in the arts scene since 1993. He has

explored different art media and collaborated with artists from different fields and countries

such as the UNESCO Artists In Residency Vienna, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Vietnam

Contemporary Art Centre, Indonesia, Australia, South Korea, Thailand and China.

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Jeanette Aw

Simple Pleasures in Life

Singapore 2015

Sometimes, it is the simple things in life that make you smile. It’s time to look around and

discover the people who bring colour to your life. Pick up a crayon and fill this wall mural with

your favourite colours!

Specially created for Masak Masak 2015. Jeanette Aw Life’s Best Journey is with The One You Love Singapore 2015

Everyone has different definitions of happiness. Express yourself, etch what makes you

happy on the wall and see the bigger picture that appears!

Specially created for Masak Masak 2015.

About Jeanette Aw:

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Jeanette Aw graduated from the National University of Singapore with an Honours Degree in

Theatre Studies. Her love for the arts is a strong driving force behind her work. While Aw

loves performing, she also enjoys creating whimsical worlds through her illustrations. She is

excited to present her second book, Sol’s World: Somebody to Love.

Concourse | Level 1

Alexandre Dang

Dancing Solar Flowers

France

2004 – 2015

Alexandre Dang blends renewable energy with art, breathing life into a field of flowers and

transforming it into a beautiful, hypnotic piece of work. Poetic and playful, this installation

inspires children to question our current use of energy and to think about sustainable energy

sources for the future.

About Alexandre Dang:

Alexandre Dang was previously an engineer with the École Polytechnique and École

Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées in Paris. He aims to raise awareness for eco-technology

and sustainable development by incorporating solar energy into his kinetic works of art.

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School of The Arts (SOTA) Garden Games: Hello, Hello?; Can or Not?; Flag Attack!; Tilt! Singapore 2015

In this second edition of larger-than-life games, students from the School of The Arts (SOTA) reimagine nostalgic games with a modern, outdoor twist. Hello, Hello? By Thng Ai Wei, Izz Muhamed, Namfon Phonsouny, Cheryl Tan Kye Qi, Nur Sabrina Bte Mohamed Suhaimi

Inspired by the tin can telephone, this giant flower challenges visitors to figure out which cans are connected amid a tangle of coloured strings. Can or Not? By Ler Jia Ying, Sarah Chuwa Shu Yi, Shania Wee Xuan, Gwen Lim Pei Ying

In the original version of Ring-a-Bottle commonly found in amusement parks, participants attempt to toss a ring around coloured bottles to win a prize. This adaptation, Can or Not?, requires players to communicate and coordinate with one another to win. Flag Attack! By Kim Hyun Soo (David), Nuha Faqiha Binte Imran, Megan Seng May-Ann, Denissia

Delangle Li Xia

Flag Attack! is a larger-than-life version of the old-school flag eraser game. The aim of the

game is to flip one’s “eraser” to land on top of their opponent’s. Visitors can also gain extra

points by matching a famous icon to its corresponding country flag!

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Tilt! By Charmaine Wong, Melissa Gunn Hui Wen, Faith Lee Siew Ling, Eliya Weinstein

Pinball machines and ball-in-maze puzzles are combined in this new vertical game, where

players have to navigate a ball out of the maze by spinning the entire maze.

Canyon | Basement

Crystal Wagner

Wanderlust

USA

2015

Adventures await in this enchanting forest that recreates earth’s many glorious landscapes.

Immerse yourself in this fantastical world created from simple materials such as crepe paper,

explore low terrain, burrows, narrow thicket passageways and crawl under overhanging

branches – all within the Museum!

About Crystal Wagner:

After five years as a college art professor, Crystal Wagner left academia to focus on her

studio practice. She combines two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms, alternative

materials and hybrid approaches to printmaking in her artwork, which has been exhibited

across the United States.

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Koeh Sia Yong & Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Memory Stations Singapore

2015

Woodblock printing gained prominence in Singapore after World War Two. This artform often

depicted life on the streets, making them accessible to audiences from different walks of life.

Second generation artist Koeh Sia Yong used woodblock prints to reflect Singapore’s

changing geographical and social landscapes in the 1950s and 60s.

In this collaboration, Koeh mentors students from his alma mater, the Nanyang Academy of

Fine Arts. Through a series of woodblock printing workshops, they created works that

capture moving stories of childhood memories and family life. A selection of Koeh’s work is

also displayed alongside the students’ works.

About Koeh Sia Yong:

Koeh Sia Yong is a second-generation Singaporean artist who graduated from NAFA in

1958. For over 50 years, Koeh has continued to explore and hone his art, which includes

mediums such as woodblock printing, sculpture and even political cartoons.

In Collaboration with students from NAFA:

Syahir Ally Bin Sa'ari, Nur Assurah Binte Mohd Azam, Ayesha Jumari, Esther Lee, Tan Jie

Min, Rahimin Misnam, Sabrina Ng, Saranya D/O Thanaraju, Tiffany Foo, Valerie Tan and

Lim Wei Song

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Memory Station 1

By Syahir Ally Bin Sa'ari

This series of woodblock prints reflects Syahir’s wish to have spent more time with his

grandparents, whom he lost at the age of 4. The silhouettes represent his fading childhood

memories of them.

Memory Station 2

By Nur Assurah Binte Mohd Azam

Nur Assurah’s woodblocks showcase her memories of her grandfather, Atuk. The series

begins with a scene of her grandfather offering her durians from the tree he planted, followed

by a family gathering during Hari Raya Aidilfitri, and finally, her memory of her grandfather in

the hospital.

Memory Station 3 By Ayesha Jumari

These woodblocks capture the artist’s fond childhood memories of her grandmother. Ayesha

remembers her grandmother as the “cat grandma” and reminisces about waiting up with her

to watch her flowers bloom in the moonlight and listening to late-night ghost stories on the

radio.

Memory Station 4 By Esther Lee

Lee’s woodblock prints portray the daily life between a mother and her child. The scenes

portray the mother carrying her child with a wrap, breastfeeding her young one; exploring the

inter-generational bond between the two.

Memory Station 5 By Tan Jie Min

Tan’s woodblock prints depict fond memories with her pet dog, a favourite portrait with her

elder sister and a family outing at the zoo.

Memory Station 6 By Rahimin Misnam

Rahimin relives his childhood experiences with his woodblock series, which features a

playground from his youth, his last moments with his late grandfather at the hospital and an

image of his grandmother sewing - a familiar sight when he returned from school.

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Memory Station 7 By Sabrina Ng

Ng’s treasured memories with her Ah Gong are immortalised in this series that show him

supporting and motivating her, showing off his gardening skills and teaching her to love

unconditionally.

Memory Station 8

By Saranya D/O Thanaraju

Through her prints, Saranya shares her memories of her father, whom she was very

attached to when she was young, a scene from a family holiday and fun times with her

sister.

Memory Station 9 By Tiffany Foo

Foo’s series of woodblock prints depict intimate moments with her family, from her father

sending her to school on a bicycle to her mum braiding her hair for school. Her last print

features a rocking chair and a pair of red clog shoes, representing the times she spent with

her grandmother.

Memory Station 10 By Valerie Tan

Tan’s warm memories with her grandmother are brought to life in her artwork. The prints

depict her grandmother carrying a sleeping Tan to a mattress, helping her take her first step

as a toddler and cooking her favourite “longevity noodle soup”.

Memory Station 11 By Lim Wei Song

Lim’s woodblock series capture his memories of growing up with his father, such as losing to

his dad in a game of Chinese chess and chasing his father’s shadow when the two went

cycling. The last scene is based on a Chinese saying that his father would often cite, “If a

person wants to be bad, no tutoring is needed.”

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Perform @PLAY | Level 3

Lim Kim and Alfred Lim (National University of Singapore Division of Industrial

Design)

Luma-City

Singapore

2015

Light up your imagination at Luma-City, an immersive play-space filled with toy vehicles that leave glowing trails as they are pushed around. Be surprised by the luminescent trails that appear and gradually fade beneath their feet.

About Lim Kim and Alfred Lim:

Lim Kim and Alfred Lim are industrial designers whose work has been exhibited at the

SingaPlural 2013 showcase and ArtScience Museum in 2014. Lim Kim is the co-founder of

Deslogue Pte Ltd, a local product design company, while Alfred co-founded Tenvas.com, an

internet start-up that empowers consumers to customise, share and sell fashionable 3D-

printed watches.

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Masak Masak Specials!

Beat that Heat!

Momolato makes a cool comeback this Children’s Season with a special gelato flavour – Masak Masak – that’s guaranteed to be a hit with the young and the young-at-heart. Be sure to try their award-winning SG50 flavour, Good Old Days, as well as other exciting ice cream and popsicle flavours! Momolato at Front Lawn Every Saturday & Sunday, 30 May to 28 June | 10am to 6pm Buy the book!

Jeanette Aw’s illustration book, Sol’s World: Somebody to Love, is available for sale at $19 at the Museum Label shop located at level 1.

Special Programmes

1. Joint Picture Joins Hearts: An art therapy workshop by The Red Pencil Part of the museum’s A Lighter Side of History programme series Joint Picture Joins Hearts explores art as a form of communication. Be inspired by history and join us for an afternoon of creative expression through painting and drawing with your child or grandchild. Facilitated by experienced art therapists, this workshop encourages the sharing of experiences between generations, while inculcating the importance of valuing and respecting others.

Date: Saturday, 30 May 2015 (Masak Masak 2015 Opening Day) Time: 10am (ages 4–7 years) & 12pm (ages 10–12 years) Duration: 1h 30min session each Venue: CREATE Space at PLAY@NMS Details: Free. Registration required. Please email your name, contact number and

number of attendees to nhb_nm_lectures@nhb.gov.sg.

2. Fun with Origami with Mademoiselle Maurice Transform a simple piece of paper into a work of art at this fun and interactive origami workshop! Get creative and be inspired by French artist Mademoiselle Maurice as she guides you and your young one in the intricate art of paper folding. For ages 4–7 years (accompanied by parent) Date: Saturday, 30 May & Sunday, 31 May 2015 Time: 10.30am Duration: 1h 30min session each Venue: Seminar Room, Level 2 Details $20 per ticket (excludes SISTIC booking fee)

Each ticket admits one parent-and-child (4 to 7 years old) pair and includes all materials needed for the workshop. Each workshop is limited to 10 parent-and-child pairs. Tickets available from SISTIC.

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For ages 8–12 years Date: Saturday, 30 May & Sunday, 31 May 2015 Time: 1.30pm Duration: 2h session each Venue: Seminar Room, Level 2 Details $12 per ticket (excludes SISTIC booking fee)

Each ticket admits one child between the ages of 8 to 12 years old and includes all materials needed for the workshop. Each workshop is limited to 20 participants. Tickets available from SISTIC

3. Shadow Puppetry – Let’s Play & Learn by Jeremy Hiah

Join Singaporean artist Jeremy Hiah in this fun and interactive workshop and give your child a chance to create his or her own story using shadow puppetry! Inspired by Javanese wayang kulit, the workshop brings your child’s story to life with characters from an Asian folk tale and sheds light on the traditional art form. Date: Saturdays, 6, 13, 20 & 27 June 2015 Time: 10.30am Duration: 1h 30min session each Venue: Seminar Room, Level 2 Details $20 per ticket (excludes SISTIC booking fee)

Each ticket admits one parent-and-child (4 to 7 years old) pair and is inclusive of all materials needed for the workshop. Each workshop is limited to 15 parent-and-child pairs. Tickets available from SISTIC.

4. Puppetry Performance by Jeremy Hiah Queen of the Forest is an adaptation of a local children’s folk tale, uniquely told through the art of shadow puppetry. Together with your young one, be enthralled by master storyteller Jeremy Hiah as he recreates this enchanting tale of nature with lights, shadows and movement. Date: Saturday & Sunday, 30 & 31 May, 13 & 14, 20 & 21 June and 8 & 9 August Time: 2.30pm Duration: 20min Venue: The Salon, Level 1