I had a question before stepping in the National Gallery on 30 Sep.

What is the difference between a museum and a gallery?

Once in the Chelsea district, New York, an artist answered me by pointing out their difference in purpose. Museums are public facilities for education while galleries are opened with an intention to sell.

If it is called the National Gallery, I was expecting to find strong identities and varieties there.

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A. Perception 

I started from DBS Gallery 2. The soft melody created by a row of light bulbs attracted me. The combination of sound, light and movement marked its special presence. I found out from the gallery guide and retiree, Mr Loh, that the artist actually used the mechanism of a cradle. He shared with me that the art is all the perception and interpretation of ourselves. After the conversation, I started to make more sense of the meanings floating in the small gallery space. My interest to tour again by the same route was higher than ever.

But this time from a difference perspective.

  

See from the backstage:

 

See at the right time:

See a firefighter in motion:

See a performer in silence:

See a monkey from a tree:

  

And see a tiger from inside:

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B. Impression

There were a lot of pieces I like for their composition. My favourite ones will be discussed in the written assignment.

• For their helping my eyes focus:

 

• For their creating a stable space:

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C. Amusement

If I were to grant them awards for every possible reason.

• The boldest colour:

• The best matching frame:

• The most memorable face and posture:

 

And why not?