Imaginarium 2016 at Singapore Art Musuem: Art show for kids inspired by the sea
Imaginarium — the Singapore Art Museum's annual contemporary art show for children — features Plastic Ocean (pictured), an installation composed of over 20,000 pieces of painstakingly collected discarded plastic from water bottles and drinking straws to cling film and plastic bags.
Where: Singapore Art Museum at 8Q, 8 Queen Street
When: Till Aug 28, 2016, 10am to 7pm (Saturday to Thursday), 10am to 9pm (Friday)
Admission: Free for Singaporeans, permanent residents and children under six years old, $10 (adults), $5 (students and seniors aged 60 and above)
This immersive installation by Singaporean artist-illustrator Tan Zi Xi (also known as Messymsxi) is meant to evoke in the audience a sense of being submerged in a sea of swirling trash, and is just one of the works on display.
The exhibition's theme this year draws inspiration from the ocean and sea. Works on display include an enclosed, temperature-controlled installation of coral-like structures made by chef Janice Wong using more than 1,300kg of isomalt sugar and confectionery.
There is also a colourful underwater seascape crocheted from yarn by Indonesian artist Mulyana. The work by Polish-born artist Karina Smigla-Bobinski on the other hand, veers towards the monochrome.
A large, illuminated, gas-filled sphere with short charcoal rods that protrude from the surface floats freely throughout the darkened room and visitors can interact with it.
Go check it out, for a fun and educational time with your kids!
This article was first published on The Straits Times in 2016.