Two passionate arts educators Grace Leong and Matthew Foo from NAFA guided nearly 200 students over a decade in a learning journey across nine Southeast Asian countries, documenting the vibrant puppetry tradition in the region that breathes life into the epic stories of Ramayana. Puppetry has long served as a powerful teacher of morals and values, cultural expression, and artistic innovation. Through photographs and films, this cross-cultural exchange unlocks a multifaceted understanding of Southeast Asian puppetry, retold by students through youthful eyes. In this project, these archives are showcased alongside a dramatic presentation of Sbek Thom puppets and Myanmar marionettes from the NAFA Collection, reliving epic stories of the Ramayana.
Venue: Lim Hak Tai Gallery, NAFA Campus 1, 80 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189655
When: 8 - 26 Mar 2024, 11am - 7pm, Closed: Monday, Public Holiday
By: NAFA
