Akai Chew
Singapore City, SingaporeMy works explores the microcosms of the urbanscape. Earlier in my practice I had started to make observations on the relationship between the various elements of the urbanscape. In my photography I aim to show the hidden interactions between the various elements which are oblivious to the masses. The milieu is a constant juxtaposition of the physical and metaphysical, and both states of being are in a constant state of flux and transition.
It is a meditative process for me, as I reconcile the various elements of my experiences in a space onto a work. I explore recurring concepts of memory, time, space and architecture. I explore boundaries of photography, human memory and human experience.
It is a meditative process for me, as I reconcile the various elements of my experiences in a space onto a work. I explore recurring concepts of memory, time, space and architecture. I explore boundaries of photography, human memory and human experience.
Work Experience
Affordable Art Fair 2013
F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Boulevard
21 - 24 November 2013
Presence at Affordable Art Fair 2013 represented by Harper's Bazaar Singapore
Presence at Affordable Art Fair 2013 represented by Harper's Bazaar Singapore
November 2013
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Singapore
100 Friends 100 Songs
TCC the Gallery, 51 Circular Road
10 Oct 2013 to 4 Jan 2014
Group show 100 Friends 100 Songs at TCC the Gallery
Group show 100 Friends 100 Songs at TCC the Gallery
October 2013
- December 2013
Singapore
Noise Singapore, The Apprenticeship Programme
Singapore Art Museum
27 July 2013 to 1 September 2013
I was part of Noise Singapore's The Apprenticeship Programme.
Guided by photographer and academic Chow Chee Yong, myself along with the other apprentices put up an exhibition at Singapore Art Museum, 8Q based on the concept 'If The World Changed', which was the theme for the Singapore Biennale 2013.
I was part of Noise Singapore's The Apprenticeship Programme.
Guided by photographer and academic Chow Chee Yong, myself along with the other apprentices put up an exhibition at Singapore Art Museum, 8Q based on the concept 'If The World Changed', which was the theme for the Singapore Biennale 2013.
July 2013
- August 2013
Singapore
Noise Singapore Showcase 2013
Event Hall, ION Orchard
24 Jul 2013 – 14 Aug 2013
Series Roofscape exhibited.
Series Roofscape exhibited.
July 2013
- August 2013
Singapore
First Solo Show
SPR MRKT, 2 McCallum Street
6 April 2013 - 30 June 2013.
My first solo show of selected architecture and fashion works.
My first solo show of selected architecture and fashion works.
April 2013
- June 2013
Singapore
Harper's Bazaar Jewelfest 2013
Jewelfest Jewel Pavillion, Ngee Ann City
17 to 21 October 2012
Spread Urbanista (2012) exhibited at Jewelfest 2012.
Assignment competition shoot from Harper's Bazaar Singapore.
Spread Urbanista (2012) exhibited at Jewelfest 2012.
Assignment competition shoot from Harper's Bazaar Singapore.
October 2012
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Singapore
Harper's Bazaar X ION Orchard Fashion Photography Exhibition
Level 1, ION Orchard
Exhibition of my Honourable Mention spread in Harper's Bazaar x ION Orchard photography awards.
October 2012
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Singapore
Education
Singapore Polytechnic
Architecture
Singapore, Singapore
Awards
Federation Of European Photographers
FEP European Professional Photographer of the Year, International Silver Award
2012
Federation Of European Photographers
International Category Top 10 finalist
2012
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS (IPA)
Honourable Mention, Fashion Category
2012
Harper's Bazaar Singapore
Harper's Bazaar ION Orchard Photography Award, Honourable Mention
2012