Self-Portrait, in a papercutting

We're teaching the Sec 2 students to create a self portrait of their faces using the method of papercutting. Many of them struggle with the process, so this is the result of a step by step (imperfect) instructional guide/sample for them.

Being Sikkimese: A Pocketful of Sunshine (series)

The Infinite Supply Of exhibition opens today!
Here are some of my artworks featured in the travelogue exhibition : )

A Pocketful of Sunshine #5, 6 & 7 (frm left):
Rabbit Girl,
Photo Opportunity at Sangam Academy &
Grow Old Looking Like Aama-ji in Topee

A Pocketful of Sunshine #2:
Jaganaut the Great & the freshly picked Turmates

A Pocketful of Sunshine #3:
Bhuslang the Sikkimese Wolf dog & the Rhododendrons

a shoal of piranhas: book series complete for SURFACE 1°22

TRANSMISSION:EXPERIENCE : Staring At Death Installation

Staring at Death Installation by Michy Witchy featured in TRANSMISSION: EXPERIENCE exhibition.

This artwork is an extension from my drawing, Staring At Death, 2009. The Kites for My Grandpa journal is also displayed as part of theupdated artwork , so as to put the installation into context.
(the person in charge of inserting the description of artwork in my label tag forgot about it :( so it was left blank. )

Edgeworthi Gardneri: Michy Witchy

Echinocereus-Edgeworthia Dilumen by Michy Witchy

Wire, Light and Sikkim Argali Paper
(photo by Drck)

Echinocereus-Edgeworthia Dilumen by Michy Witchy
Wire, Light and Sikkim Argali Paper

(closeup photo by chaoxangel)

The Edgeworthia Gardneri Journal by Michy Witchy
Dyed Sikkim Argali Paper, Arteco Sketching Paper
(photo by drck)

The Edgeworthia Gardneri Journal by Michy Witchy
Dyed Sikkim Argali Paper, Arteco Sketching Paper

(closeup photo by chaoxangel)

I made it! 0: )

ffframmmmed!!!!!!!

Cradle Cover : on the contrary

CRADLE submission- street soccer

CRADLE submission- anguffalo obesus

Submerged series - close ups

i decided to crop them because the cropping emphasized the beautiful details ( one may not deem it pleasing at all, and on the otherhand , grotesque in some manner )

Submerged series- process , discovery

how it's done: with my humble 3-in-1 printer

i'm very intrigued by the close up scans of parts of the face. it reminded me closely of dermatologists and the Yun Nam hair ads on tv. here's a portion of my face, feel free to click to enlarge and view my enlarged pores and facial hair.

Michy Witchy featured in NOISE Singapore 2010 Catalogue

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Submerged series- genesis

sub·merge (səb-mûrj')
v.tr.

1. To place under water.
2. To cover with water; inundate.
3. To hide from view; obscure.

the spark of the Submerged series

NOISE Singapore 2010

I'm featured again this year in NOISE Singapore 2010's Showcase at the third level of Raffles City Shopping Centre, and again, i missed the opening of the event because i was just too busy!





Baba Boy Riding the British Thoroughbred was on the pillars outside the mall too




and here's my good friend Master Al's work up in the showcase too.

Dear Grace - painting series

Dear Grace painting series is up in my weebly!

Satu, Dua, Tiga, Kotatinggiland!

Satu, Dua, Tiga, Kotatinggiland! is now up in my weebly!

Baba Art - Cultural Fusion

i've just checked the peranakan association website and they have new updates! i'm one of the featured young artists in the peranakan festival which launches on the 27th November 2009. the opening of Baba Art, along with the fair however falls on the 28th and will last till 6th December 2009. 0: )

for more information, please click here

goodbye to another two of you

Being Nyonya: A Self-Portrait as Bride
Pen, Chinese Ink, Acrylic, Screen-Print, on Tinted Coffee-stained Watercolour Paper
75 x 105 cm

A Baba-Nyonya's Mid Autumn
Pen, Chinese Ink, Colour Pencil, Screen-Print, on Tinted Coffee-stained Watercolour Paper
75 x 105 cm

The Hoo-Leng Protects Her

The Hoo-Leng Protects Her
Pen, Chinese Ink, Acrylic, Screen-print
on Coffee-stained Watercolour paper
75 cm x 105 cm

sleep is now

Nyonya Surfaces

i knew i could do it. i believed