From Thursday, 19 May to Sunday, 22 May, the Siaw Tao Chinese Seal-Carving Calligraphy & Painting Society and Visual Arts Centre jointly present “Ini Mini Mini Mo”- Siaw Tao painting exhibition and seal carving workshop. Presenting over 50 ‘mini’ square paintings (30 x 30cm) of various themes signature to the participating artists, we invite you to explore and appreciate the showcase of ink paintings by Siaw Tao artists and learn about the royal tradition of Chinese seal carvings during the talk and workshops. Participating artists include: Chen Ru Ying, Chen Mee Foon, Chia Chay Hean, Deng Qichang, Goh Choon Kang, Koh Mun Hong, Lee Ee Khim, Lee Hock Moh, Lee Soon Heng, Lim Na Nak, Nai Swee Leng, Ng Hoon Lan, Ng Sock Hwa, Ng Thit Hung, Oh Chai Hoo, Poh Bee Choo, Poon Han Yaw, Sim Tian Sung, Soh Suan Cheok, Song Meng, Tam Lai Han Terrez, Tan Bie Leng, Tan Chin Boon, Tan Feng Sheng Gloria, Tan Kee Sek, Tan Kian Por, Tan Seow Wei, Tang Yip Seng, Tay Bak Chiang, Tay Shuh Fung, Toh Chee Hao, Wang Ruifeng, Wong Kee, Yew Tong Wei.

Ini Mini Mini Mo Talks & 2-Day Workshop Timings:

21 May 2016 (Saturday): 2:30 – 3pm Seal Carving Talk & Sharing Forum (COMPLIMENTARY)

2 Day Seal Carving Workshop on 21 May & 22 May Sat/Sun, 3pm – 6pm each day, cost: $88 per person for 2 Day workshop inclusive of all seal carving and art materials, $60 per person for 1 Day workshop. (Limited vacancies, register at 6255 0711/info@visualartscentre.sg)

21 May (Sat) 3pm – 6pm: Chinese Seal Carving Workshop (Session I) – Pictorial/Symbols carvings 

Participants will be introduced to the art of seal carving in this session. Under the guidance of renowned Siaw Tao artists, participants will explore various symbols and icons, and even learn to simplify pictorial images and outlines! Drawing, composing and creating unique seal designs of their own, participants explore the ancient tradition of seal carving with their own interpretation. Participants will learn and understand the intricacies of the craft, and be taught and shown the skills and techniques of stone carving by the masters. During the workshop, participants will design and engraving their very own seals, and accomplish at least one completed seal at the end of the workshop to bring home. All materials included.*refer to below

*Provided materials, all-included in the workshop

• 1 Soap Stone (for seal carving)/per person, per session
• Loan of all materials and tools to engrave and carve seal
• To make additional seals, Soap Stones may be purchased at a minimal cost (depending on materials, $10 – $25 each)

22 May 2016 (Sun) 3pm – 6pm: Chinese Seal Carving Workshop (Session II) – Name, Chinese/Character carvings

At the second session of this 2 Day workshop, participants will work on designing and creating their own name character carving. Experimenting on various writing styles, formations and compositions of name characters, participants add their personal touch and artistic flair in this advanced design process. A seal carving of your own name is a unique identity – to be used as a signature, and as your individual keepsake. Through the demonstration and step-by-step guidance of the experienced seal carving masters, your own handcrafted name seal comes to perfection. All materials included.*refer to below

Provided materials, all-included in the workshop

• 1 Soap Stone (for seal carving)/per person, per session
• Loan of all materials and tools to engrave and carve seal
• To make additional seals, Soap Stones may be purchased at a minimal cost (depending on materials, $10 – $25 each)

For enquiries: 6255 0711 / Email us: info@visualartscentre.sg

When: 19 - 22 May 2016, 11am - 8pm

By: Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery