Unsung Threads
17 Jan–6 Feb 2025
8.15–8.30pm, 8.45–9pm, 9.15–9.30pm, 9.45–10pm, 10.15–10.30pm, 10.45–11pm, 11.15–11.30pm, 11.45pm–midnight
Asian Civilisations Museum, Extension Wing Façade
Free
This year’s animation by students from the School of the Arts, Singapore (SOTA) aims to tell the untold stories of workers who shaped Singapore’s history and contributed to its cultural richness. From coolies to hawkers and artists, these individuals played an integral role in laying the foundation for Singapore’s success. Using the simple, yet mesmerising patterns from humble rattan food covers on display in the Asian Civilisations Museum as a central motif, the animation explores the intersection of art and history, serving as a visual thread that connects various communities in Singapore’s past.
SOTA’s educational philosophy is one that celebrates creative experimentation, self-expression and artistic discovery.
Supported by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and the Ministry of Education, SOTA offers a unique pathway for young artists to develop their full potential in both the arts and academic subjects. The school aims to nurture artistic learners and cultural leaders who will make a positive impact locally and globally, now and into the future.
Students of SOTA
Chia Hoe Hannah (Visual Arts)
Alice Chong Chun Li (Visual Arts)
Foo Chiao Lin Sophia (Visual Arts)
Hanna Binte Muhammad Al Hafidz (Literary Arts)
Ho Chen Rui Dayna (Visual Arts)
Kang Ji Su (Visual Arts)
Andrea Kee Ya Qin (Visual Arts)
Khin Sandi Tun (Film)
Ashley Leong (Visual Arts)
Li Xiaoqiao (Visual Arts)
Lim Jia Xuan Kate (Visual Arts)
Natalie Renee Lim Zhi Xuan (Music)
Colette Sun Xi Yue (Visual Arts)
Kaelyn Yeo Jing En (Literary Arts)
