Exhibition to Create Sustainability Awareness

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Summary of the Proposed Project
The project focuses on creating sustainability awareness through the lenses of three artists; John Clang, David Goldstein, and Renhui. The exhibition draws attention to how cities can become green by incorporating trees and other aspects of nature. The project will educate the viewers on the essence of planting trees in the cities. The exhibition will take place at the Chapel Gallery and the Objectifs courtyard. The material displayed will be in the form of photos. A total of 12 images will be exhibited, three (3) from each artist. The exhibition will bring together artists from Singapore and other countries with a common goal of demonstrating contemporary urbanization.
Concept of Exhibition
The promise of employment opportunities and prosperity has pulled more people into cities. Currently, more than half of the world’s population resides in cities, and by 2050, two-thirds of the world’s individuals are expected to live in cities (UN, 2018). The increase in urban population has increased the demand for more housing units, hence clearing forests to create more room for buildings. The tiny space has caused developers to omit trees in urban areas. The decrease in the number of trees in cities means that urban areas are unsustainable. Considering their sustainability as cities grow because of future generations is crucial.
The exhibition raises awareness among the public and city planners on the need to ensure that cities are sustainable. It calls upon Singapore and other cities to be sensitive when designing and planning for city structures. Exhibiting photos is a strategic way of capturing the attention of the attendants. The viewers will be exposed to the realities of cities from the different photos. A text will accompany the images to offer more details about the photos. This will be critical in helping the audience understand the meaning of the images. While the works are from different artists, they all have a common goal of promoting urban sustainability. The works have been selected carefully to reflect an aspect of urban sustainability. Different artists will provide different perspectives on how people can implement urban sustainability.
A curator talk will be held with a panel of some artists. Tan Siuli, the curator, will demonstrate why the particular artists and their works were chosen and how they relate to urban sustainability. Siuli is an experienced curator and will use her extensive experience to address any issues from the audience. Lastly, a panel talk with the artists will be held to provide more insight into their works and their connection to urban sustainability. The artists will provide more details on why they have chosen to use their art to promote sustainability.
Proposed Artists
A) John Clang