Being in an arts college for almost 5 years, I’ve received
uncountable old fashion comments about pursuing arts.
“What are you going to do with art?”
“Art can’t give you financial stability.”
“Its very difficult to find a job.”
“Art is a waste of time.”
I personally do not agree with any of the above. Art is everywhere and art lightens the
“oh so serious” world. Art requires creativity and creativity has been the
spark for many inventions that we possess daily. Art is part of life. A friend
of mine who has been in the arts industry for quite a period once told me, “If
you do what you like, money will come to you.” This sentence has been my
motivation since then and I very much agree and had experience it. It is also
why I have made a decision to pursue degree in fine arts after having a diploma
in design and communication. I love design but I too realized that I love
drawing more than anything else.
Well I guess the hardest part wasn’t to convince yourself
but to the people around you and also to filter the negative comments about
what you are passionate in. They say you do not have to convince the world,
convince only yourself but I’d say living in Singapore, not many parents would
agree to send their child to pursue in arts. Different people are good at different
aspects. Though its cliché to say this but I believe if you stay true to what
you love and work hard enough for it, people around you have no chance to
doubt.
Making the choice to pursue in arts is one of the best
decisions in life that I never regret. I have never ask of anything in return
but as mentioned, if you work hard enough people will not doubt and I’m lucky
enough that within 1.5yrs in fine arts, I was given chance to exhibit in
different galleries and also out of Singapore.
Other than waiting for opportunities to come to you, now
Noise Singapore is providing a platform for young talents below age 35 to
showcase their talents and works.
If you have
original works of art, design, photography or music, bring it on! Submit your
creations to Noise Singapore’s open categories and you could be featured in our
exhibitions, concerts, print or online showcases and more! Opens all year
round.
You can now submit your works to the Open Categories (Art & Design,
Photography and Music) through this link – Submit artworks online a through
Noise website: https://www.noisesingapore.com/submission
Having the skills and talent is one thing but it does make a
difference if there is someone more experience or has a profession in this
industry to guide you along.
Noise Singapore also provides Mentorship programme every year.
Applicants will get a chance to receive personal mentorship from experts in the
field. Interested applicants can submit your form and portfolio through Noise
website: https://www.noisesingapore.com/mentorship
(***Applications ends 09 Feb 2014, so grab your chance and submit now
or if you haven’t have a portfolio, prepare one and submit before the dead line)
Just a peak for those who are interested in the Art and Design
category. Here are the mentors that you will be meeting if you application gets
chosen. ^^
Not only for the Art & Design category, there is also
mentorship opportunity under The Music Mentorship programme for the music
talents. Remember to submit your Application before the 9th of feb
2014!
More details about Noise Singapore 2014 Call for Entries
here
