Sunday, June 25, 2017

Commemorating 50 years of National Service through art

Source Website: http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/commemorating-50-years-national-service-through-art
By The New Paper, 25 June 2017 at 08:06 am


Over the years, many generations of Singaporean sons have served with pride and honour in defence of their country. In time to come, their sons, and the sons of their sons, will continue in this fine tradition.
PHOTO: Over the years, many generations of Singaporean sons have served with pride and honour in defence of their country. In time to come, their sons, and the sons of their sons, will continue in this fine tradition. The development of art in Singapore has also gone through a similar journey. Together, generations of servicemen and artists have each contributed, in their own ways, to the continued growth and success of our nation. [2]
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While he served as a combat medic during his national service (NS) days, artist Kevin Tan, 54, had always been inspired by the grit of the elite Guards unit, who undergo some of the toughest training in the army.

In May, he channelled his admiration into an acrylic painting he called "Vertical Valour", showing the Guardsmen rappelling from helicopters, contrasted against a blue-coloured night.


Commemorating NS50 Through Art
PHOTO: Commemorating NS50 Through Art
With this year marking 50 years of National Service, Commemorating NS50 Through Art seeks to capture the spirit of National Service, which in many ways, reflects the heart and soul of Singapore.
Painting by artist Kevin Tan, 54 - Elite Guardsmen rappelling from helicopters
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Mr Tan is one of 53 artists from the Singapore Art Society who are paying tribute to National Servicemen (NSmen), by depicting their lives, professionalism and dedication through art, as part of celebrations of 50 years of NS (NS50).

Together, they created 138 pieces of art - including oil paintings, bronze sculptures and Chinese calligraphy - to commemorate NS, which started in 1967.


Artist Kevin Tan with his work Vertical Valour, an acrylic painting depicting elite Guardsmen rappelling from helicopters
PHOTO: Artist Kevin Tan with his work Vertical Valour, an acrylic painting depicting elite Guardsmen rappelling from helicopters
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On Saturday (June 24), the first of three public exhibitions showcasing 60 of the artworks was launched at the Ion Art Gallery, with Second Minister for Defence Ong Ye Kung officiating the opening.

Mr Ong, who is also Education Minister (Higher Education and Skills), said: "The Singapore Art Society's initiative forms an important part of our cultural heritage and preserves the social memories of our people as a legacy to be handed down from one generation to the next."

Singapore Art Society president Terence Teo, said the art "aims to recognise the hardship and sacrifices by our past and present national servicemen, even in the most mundane of everyday tasks".

As part of the initiative called "Commemorating NS50 Through Art", the society's artists visited more than 20 Singapore Armed Forces and Home Team camps between December last year and this April to draw inspiration.


Just as the honourable duty of defending our nation has passed from one generation to the next, the torch of progress in Singapore art has passed from the 1st generation of pioneer artists to the 2nd and 3rd generation artists, many of whom are represented in this exhibition.
PHOTO: Just as the honourable duty of defending our nation has passed from one generation to the next, the torch of progress in Singapore art has passed from the 1st generation of pioneer artists to the 2nd and 3rd generation artists, many of whom are represented in this exhibition. Commemorating NS50 Through Art is a unique ground-up initiative by local artists from the Singapore Art Society, in tribute to the contributions of our national servicemen, past and present. [2]
Painting by Wang Mo Ping, Oil on Canvas
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Artist Victor Ang, 50, said that the bravery of the NSmen in executing their missions led him to create a Chinese calligraphy using the words, wu wei (fearless).

Instead of a brush, Mr Ang, who was born in the year NS started, used tissue paper and ink to write the words on rice paper.


Artists commemorate 50 years of National Service through paintings and calligraphy
PHOTO: Artists commemorate 50 years of National Service through paintings and calligraphy
Artist Victor Ang, 50, said that the bravery of the NSmen in executing their missions led him to create a Chinese calligraphy using the words, 无畏, Wú wèi (fearless).
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He said: "Singapore (also) has nothing to fear, because through NS, the nation is ready."

Designer Ronnie Chng, 38, who visited the exhibition on Saturday (June 24), said: "It brings back the memories of my time serving NS."


NS golden jubilee: Much more to defend today than 50 years ago, says Ng Eng Hen
PHOTO: NS golden jubilee: Much more to defend today than 50 years ago, says Ng Eng Hen
This exhibition intends to showcase how this rich and eclectic tradition expresses the day-to-day lives of our national servicemen through various mediums. Even at a time when digital media are presenting alternative forms of information, visual art remains a compelling means to reach into one’s mind to excite and delight. As Singapore continues to flourish, local visual and art culture will partner this growth to chronicle our remarkable story. This evolution solidifies the bedrock of our culture and maintains art as a subject to be admired, desired and collected. [2]
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The Ion Art Gallery exhibition will be held till June 29 , and is open from 11am to 9pm daily. It will then move to The Arts House Gallery I, from July 2 to 15 (10am to 8pm daily).

The works will also be displayed at the Suntec Convention Centre Linkway 2, 3 and Concourse Area, from July 30 to August 13 (10am to 10pm daily).

By The New Paper, 25 June 2017 at 08:06 am



PHOTO: King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrive to attend the official Belgian federal government ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo, Belgium.
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrive for the Belgian federal government ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo, Belgium.
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent attend the Belgian federal government ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo, Belgium.
PHOTO: Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent attend the Belgian federal government ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo, Belgium.
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Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent attend the Belgian federal government ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo, Belgium.

PHOTO: Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent attend the Belgian federal government ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo, Belgium.
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent attend the Belgian federal government ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo, Belgium.
PHOTO: Dutch King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent attend the Belgian federal government ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo, Belgium.
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands leave after the Belgian federal government ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo, Belgium.
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent attend the Belgian federal government ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo, Belgium.
PHOTO: Dutch King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent attend the Belgian federal government ceremony to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 2015 in Waterloo, Belgium. The ceremony is at the start of three days of official events marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo during which around 5000 historical re-enactors from around the world will take part in events culminating in a re-enactment of the allied defeat of Napoleon's army on June 20th. The 1815 battle saw the overthrow of Napoleon Bonaparte and the restoration of Louis XVIII to the French throne.
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Reference
[1] The New Paper, Commemorating 50 years of National Service through art, posted on 25 June 2017 at 08:06 am, http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/commemorating-50-years-national-service-through-art

[2] Singapore Art Society, Commemorating NS50 Through Art, http://arthop.co/events/commemorating-ns50-through-art

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