Singapore: Inside Out – A showcase of Singapore’s contemporary creative talents

Come April 2015, some of Singapore’s contemporary creative talents will take to the international stage as part of the travelling showcase “Singapore: Inside Out”. These talents and their works will form the core presentation of the showcase as it travels across the globe to Beijing, London and New York City before returning to Singapore. Led by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) as part of SG50 celebrations, Singapore: Inside Out seeks to broaden the international community’s perception of Singapore through a diverse presentation of our creative works.

Set within an intricate modular scaffolding structure, some 20 creative groups and individuals will display their works at the heart of Singapore: Inside Out’s immersive and multisensory experience. Curated by Singapore: Inside Out creative director Mr Randy Chan, these works, including 15 original commissions, represent a spectrum of creative fields including architecture, design, fashion, film, food & beverage, music, and literary, performing and visual arts. They are the creative talents’ exploration of, response to and interpretation of the ideas of the Singapore narrative and collaboration as the country celebrates her golden jubilee.

Through the works, audiences will also be exposed to the contributions of the larger Singapore creative community. For instance, the literary showcase curated by poet Alvin Pang will feature a collection of Singaporean literature, creative materials, personalities and events to reflect Singapore’s dynamic literary community, while creative agency Kinetic’s multimedia installation will be an amalgamation of the works of 50 creative studios, including Kinetic’s own.

“Singapore’s creative talents offer unique perspectives and their works not only shape the Singapore story, but are also making an impact overseas. Through Singapore: Inside Out, we are inviting more people to get to know this side of Singapore,” said Mr Lionel Yeo, Chief Executive, STB.

Singapore: Inside Out is also a platform to demonstrate the strong collaborative spirit of Singapore’s creative community.

A case in point is the collaborative effort of choreographer Lee Mun Wai from T.H.E Dance Company, Elyn Wong, designer of art fashion label Stolen, architect Chang Yong Ter, and audio-visual collective Syndicate. What started as a chance encounter between dance, fashion, architecture and music will evolve into a layered performance and installation. Visitors to Singapore: Inside Out will be able to experience their works individually or as a collective expression.