The inspiration behind this theme was to allow the artists to play around, experiment and have fun with a different material and showcase their expression of creativity on wood, in which the nature of wood becomes part of the subject of their work.

Some of the artists who will be featured include William Sim and Vincent Chow. The exhibited works were selected by popular votes obtained in the ‘Hall of Fame’ section on www.fill-your-walls.com, following a recent open call for submissions.

The originals works are priced between $80 and $200.00 and are ideal for Christmas gifts.

Wood Play runs from 8 December 2009 till 5 January 2010 at the fill-your-walls gallery, which is located at 21 Tanjong Pagar Road #04-02. The exhibition is open from 10.00am to 10.00pm daily except Wednesdays and Public Holidays. Admission is free. For enquiries, please call 6222 1667.

时间           ： 下午2时至4时

地点           ： 维多利亚街100号，国家图书馆大厦16楼

主讲人        ： 郭坤福、邹文学和蔡碧霞

主办单位    ： 国家图书馆（新加坡）

这是配合“认识新加坡华语话剧及其他表演艺朮”展览活动的第二个讲座。由郭坤福、邹文学和蔡碧霞三位主讲,分别就华语话剧创作观点及表演艺朮形式的演进,以及华族地方剧曲的发展情况进行讲述,内容笵围包括:文艺思潮转变影响戏剧观;戏剧创作影响话剧创作;冲破四堵墙以后的午台;演出场数最多的独幕剧《雨夜》;走向大规模的露天午台演出;七十年代回归重视本地剧的倾向;随移民南来戏班在五六十年代走向高峰;七十年代后求变求发展;及后得到戏曲学院的推动,剧团耕用现代科技为午台增加光彩,地方戏曲有了新的发展前景。

以上所提及的展览将在11月28日至1月26日在国家图书馆9楼展出。

3.30 pm – 5.30 pm

Possibility Room, Level 5

National Library Building

100 Victoria Street

Written and edited by notable archaeologist and scholar John N. Miksic (NUS) and three other contributing authors, “Southeast Asian Ceramics: New Light on Old Pottery” summarises the fruits of the authors’ research in the last 40 years beginning with the founding of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS) in Singapore in 1969.

Don’t miss the launch of “Southeast Asian Ceramics: New Light on Old Pottery” – an essential reading not only for those with an interest in the economic history of the region but for all who seek a better understanding of the brilliant but too often underestimated material culture of our forefathers.

Organised By: Southeast Asian Ceramic Society

Venue Sponsored By: National Library Singapore

Visit http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg for more programmes and exhibitions.

7.30 pm – 8.30 pm

The POD, Level 16

National Library Building

100 Victoria Street

So integral is the culture of beadworks to the Straits Chinese society that beadworks are apparent not just in kasut manek, the beaded slippers made and worn by Peranakan women but are also featured in bolster-end and table-covers. Reflecting intricacies and a taste for fine arts, bead weaving is an important skill of utmost importance to the Peranakan society.

Join Bebe Seet, the Peranakan doyenne of beadworks, as she shares her passion and love for beadworks and embroidery. As part of her recently launched book, Bebe Seet, owner of a Peranakan Heritage boutique shop, Rumah Bebe, will also demonstrate some beading techniques.

Due to limited seats, registration is required and can be made via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and surf on to ‘SG101’.

Organised By: National Library Singapore

Fine art appreciation is brought to life through visually stimulating knowledge stations that showcase major art history milestones. These include art studios dressed up to reflect the different major art movements Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism and artists that have made a key contribution to these periods. There will also be a focus on Nanyang Artists and their influence on the art scene closer to home. Interactive activities around forms, line, space, shapes, colours and textures will also be incorporated into the experience to deepen the visitor’s appreciation of those artistic eras.

With its focus as a weekend of fun for the family, adults and children will be immersed into the life of an artist through an activity packed programme of creative workshops and “Jamming Sessions”, which will also include art demonstrations, art lessons and the opportunity to create and take home their own original artwork. They will also get the chance to take on renowned local artist Rosihan Dahim in 10-minute painting challenges as well as witness the race against time by nine local emerging artists in a marathon relay to create a giant painting.

A highlight of Alfresco Art Fair is the Collectors’ Corner, where the public can gain insights from local and international art collectors on their experiences of starting an art collection. The public will also be able to purchase quality, original and affordable art at the event, which will have a showcase of 40 landscape paintings by local emerging artists. Books on art will also be available for visitors to browse through and buy.

Alfresco Art Fair runs from Friday 30 October till Sunday 1 November from 10 am to 7 pm at Clifford Square, between One Fullerton and Clifford Pier. Admission is free.