When I first got to know about this project, I wanted to talk about K-Pop idols. They may seem very glamorous and perfect on the outside but is that really what is happening behind the scenes? There are many articles online that show the ugly side of being a K-Pop idol. It is a very competitive and definitely… Read more →
Author: Matthew Ong
POV: K-Pop Idols
The following images are my final pieces for this project. 1. POV from entertainment company (The entertainment often view idols as money making machines and do not really care about their views. Idols have no say in which shows they want to do or not and are blinded by the entertainment company’s direction.) 2. POV from other idols… Read more →
Project 2: The Singapore Diary
For this project, the place that I wanted to show is my previous school, Singapore Polytechnic. Singapore Polytechnic has brought me many memories as I had made a lot of good friends and enjoyed myself in all the activities that I had participated in the school. But after graduation I had not been back for quite a while. Leaving two… Read more →
Typographic Portrait: Final
For my final submission i used the theme “Paper Cranes” because cranes in Asian culture are used to symbolise happiness and eternal youth. The first piece shows that I am youthful. Cranes fly in a V-formation and I wanted to show a flock of birds flying with energy and youthfulness. It describes me because I don’t like to work… Read more →
Mapping Narrative: Research
I have chosen the second approach. 2) Visit a place or an area in Singapore that you are less familiar with, have not been for quite a while or have never been before. Go on a wander, what did you see, smell, or hear? The place that I have visited is Singapore Polytechnic. It was my polytechnic and I… Read more →
Typographic Portrait Problem: Process
After gathering all the research, I have embarked on creating the first designs for the project. The first design I created was this, I wanted it to have a flowing sensation like a waterfall. Extending out of the A5 paper. I took inspiration from a lamp, which is on the right. After consultation I realise that this idea could not… Read more →
Typographic Portrait Problem: Research
For this project, I wanted it to have a more 3D feel to it as I am more product designing inclined. I wanted my artwork to have pop-ups and could be interactive. The first idea I had was to do paper origami. From past experiences I have folded many different types of shapes and design and I think it could… Read more →
Walking Home
Task 1 Using a still camera, create a series of photographs to share your idea and opinion about your home. Emptiness 6 offset prints with matte lamination This series of photographs show what I see when I go back home. Simple objects and parts of the house but it has a deep meaning to me. The photographs… Read more →
SAM Visit
On 25 January 2016, we went on a class visit to Singapore Arts Museum. Below are two installations which really caught my attention. HEMAN CHONG Calendars (2020-2096) 2004-2010 1001 offset prints with matte lamination 30 x 30 cm (each), installation dimensions variable Singapore Art Museum Collection This installation had a very big space and at first sight, I… Read more →
Groovy Steps!
For this exercise, we have to use our mobile phone to create a sequence dance steps to introduce myself. It should have a 3 act structure (beginning, middle and end). In the first part, I want to show that I am cool and I like keeping up with trends. I like K-pop too. As for the second part, I… Read more →