Inspired by an unfinished beaded panel on display at the Peranakan Museum, this installation celebrates the intricate artistry and diverse perspectives of Peranakan communities. It features a facade projection and art display that invites visitors to reimagine the panel while contemplating the meditative practice of beadworking.
Interact with the cloth-like layered visuals to explore the texture and complexity of beaded art and transform it through touch and gesture. Collaborate with others to create a unified, full-scale artwork that weaves intricate threads and beads into a cohesive piece.
View the unfinished beaded panel that inspired this work in the Decorative Textiles Gallery on Level 3.
One question remains: Why was it never finished?
About Clare Chong, Jennifer O'Connor, Jaymi McManus, Taufiq Hidayat, and Kin Leonn
Clare Chong explores the mundane by focusing on the quiet outcasts of society. Her work challenges traditional ways of observing and questions our biases. A film director and video artist, her portfolio includes short films, music videos, documentaries, commercials, experimental films, and video installations. She also engages in placemaking, large-scale art installations, and community arts programming, aiming to make art accessible and engaging for all.
Jennifer O’Connor is a multi-disciplinary designer with an interest in bringing vibrancy and life to all things visual. O’Connor has worked on projects with Pernod Ricard, Levi’s, and Ice Cream Sundays. Aside from graphic design, she also works with 3D installations and set design, and has designed interactive works and spaces for Bombay Sapphire, Harmless Harvest, and the Esplanade.
Singapore-based new media artist Jaymi McManus specialises in space creation, set and stage design, and live visual productions. He collaborates with local musicians, brands, and local art and heritage institutions, and has contributed to notable events and brands like Zouk-Out, Strawberry Space, Singapore Night Festival, Crypto Art Week Asia, and SOHO House.
Since 2010, Taufiq Hidayat has been a vibrant force in the Indonesian creative industry, blending creativity and the latest technology. From the deserts of Dubai to the snowy streets of Berlin, Hidyat delivers surprising and impactful creative solutions.
Kin Leonn is an ambient artist, composer, and producer from Singapore who releases music under KITCHEN. LABEL. He has designed numerous multichannel sonic installations – notably for the ArtScience Museum, Singapore Art Week 2022, and the Architectural Association in London. His original score for the documentary Baby Queen premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in 2022, and his feature film original soundtrack for The Breaking Ice premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.