References Spread 3 focuses on the legacy of Khiam Teck party supplies store. Not only does this store carry party supplies, it sells nostalgic old-school toys as well. The store itself hasn’t changed since the 60s. With its traditional store design, it definitely stands out in the midsts of hipster cafes and modern banks. My motifs for this spread will be… Read more →
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[GF] Locale: Spread 2 – Process and Development
References Spread 2 focuses on the legacy of Wellie Batik Fashions. From my primary and secondary research, I noticed that Mr Ang (founder of Wellie Batik Fashions) loves to wear a particular shirt! Therefore, I presume that this shirt is his favourite! My motifs will be heavily inspired by the batik designs in this photo: Sketches Execution… Read more →
[GF] Locale: Spread 1 – Process and Development
References Spread 1 focuses on the legacy of Thambi Magazine Store and Money Changer. The wide range of magazines and exterior of the store serve as my main reference for the design of my quilt motifs. At the same time, since quilt patches can serve as a narrative tool, I’ve decided to weave in Mr Thambi’s (first generation) story into… Read more →