Mandala Wildlife Art Exhibition @ Orchard Gateway
Mandala Fine Art Gallery, a newly-launched visual arts collaborative in Singapore, has launched its first large-scale exhibition — displayed November 7–15, 2015 at Orchard Gateway — on the world’s wildlife populations.
I had the privilege to visit and tour the exhibits during the media launch where 18 of the 36 involving artists were present at the reception and press conference to introduce their works
Virtual Mandala Wildlife Photo-tour by Tiffany Yong & Friends
As there more than 200 art exhibits in the form of sketches, paintings, photography and sculptures ALL around Orchard Gateway, let me (together with Yuki Ng, Shaun and CK Chai) take you on a brief virtual preview tour so that you know where to find (and appreciate) EVERY single exhibits by the talented artists in Orchard Gateway.
The art pieces were carefully curated by Mandala art consultants and this 10 day exhibition will give everyone of us the opportunity to view and experience the wildlife-focused art, see how the artists capture the beauty and vastness of wildlife through their art pieces and be aspire to play a part to safeguard these endangered animals.
Level 3: The Tube Viewing Gallery ->
You can either start viewing from basement 2 of Orchard Gateway OR from the level 3 -the tube viewing gallery (the bridge which leads to Orchard Gateway @ Emerald. One of Shaun’s favourite artwork is “Lion” by Fernando G.Herrera (SGD$5800) which uses ballpoint pen and oil on panel.
Level 2: Unit 02-05->
After the walking through the tube, take the escalator down to level 2 of Orchard Gateway, #02-05, where you will enter into a room filled with beautiful and impressive paintings + sculptures. The layout might defer slightly as many of the paintings were not up when we did the preview. This attempt to involve the public is also happening in Thixendale, England. Yorkshire wildlife artist and former Woldgate School pupil Robert Fuller is having his art exhibition on Saturday (7 November 2015) in hope to inspire and educate the public.
There were several paintings such as “The White Tiger” which were very majestic at the first glance. However, on a closer look, you will see the plight of the creatures in crisis.
Basement 1: Lobby B->
Moving down to basement 1, just beside the Lift Lobby B and Exit D from Somerset MRT Station, there’s a quiet corner featuring more art works. Unknown to many, due to changes in climate, manmade and natural disasters, deforestation, demand for food and other causes, the world’s populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish have declined by a staggering 52% in the last forty years according to livingplanetindex.org. Unknown or Immune? I’m not sure, but the facts are right in front of us.
Basement 2: Orchard Gateway @ Underground Fashion Street <-
At basement 2, along the underground fashion street, there’s a long stretch of exhibition in the middle of the passageway leading to Orchard Gateway @ Emerald.
This colourful “street” is a place with a few of 3D-illusion art pieces on the floor as well as funky wallpapers on two sides. You can either start from the exhibits next to Watsons, where Joseph Anthony’s photo of the giraffe “Standing Tall” (SGD$1080) is.
Along the stretch, there will be photographs of the endangered animals such as the African Elephants, the rhino, tigers and lions… Ending just before Orchard Gateway @ Emerald, try to count how many species you have seen on the artwork and share with me your favourite exhibit! A friend asked me why was I so enthusiastic and passionate about this Mandala Wildlife exhibition. I guess it was because of my involvement with NUS People Ending Animal Cruelty and Exploitation (PEACE) and NUS Students Against Violation of Earth (SAVE). The knowledge and awareness will any human want to protect these inspiring wildlife.
Our Wildlife Needs A Christmas Too!
It will soon be Christmas. Besides giving to your friends and family around you, why not embrace the seasonal spirit of giving to do what you can to help nature?
On 15 November, an art auction dinner will be held at IndoChine Saint MA at Suntec Sky Garden. The target is to raise $100,000 for WWF Singapore and WildAid Shark Savers, from both the art auction (30%) and total public art sale (3%). So do support the artist and their efforts by visiting the Mandala Wildlife Exhibition at Orchard Gateway this week if you can! Besides that, if you wish to gift back to the wildlife conservation efforts, you can also check out other gift catalogue on WWF website! Event: A 10-day public exhibition featuring 36 wildlife artists from around the world, 18 participating artists in person and over 200 artworks.
Date: November 6, 2015 – November 15, 2015
Location: Orchard Gateway, 277 Orchard Road, Singapore 238858
Basement 2 Underground Fashion Street
Basement 1 Lobby B (Near Lift Lobby B and Somerset MRT Station Exit D)
Level 2 Unit 02-05
Level 3 The Tube Viewing Gallery
Facebook Page: Mandala Wildlife Arts
ABOUT: WWF is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations, with over five million supporters and a global network active in more than 100 countries. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. To learn more about World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Singapore, check out their website and Facebook Page!
ABOUT: Shark Savers Singapore is a volunteer-powered shark conservation group dedicated to saving the world’s dwindling shark populations through awareness, education and action. Today, more than 25,000 volunteers from 99 nations, including Singapore, share that passion. “I’m FINished with FINs” campaign promotes personal choice and responsible consumerism. When consumers help to deflate demand through direct consumer action, shark fisheries, shark fin suppliers and retailers will eventually abandon their unsustainable global hunt for sharks. To learn more about WildAid Shark Savers, check out their website and Facebook Page!
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Photos taken with Casio ZR3500.
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A lot of interesting pieces in this art exhibition. Singapore is full of creative people and this exhibit tells it all.
The places looks good. I would love to take photos on the place. I wish i would get the chance to go here.. it looks so amazing..
Haven’t been to an art exhibition that look so alive like this! Really inviting to go to. BTW love your dress 🙂
I love the Underground Fashion Street the most! I really want to see the exhibit live but I’ll be in SG only by Nov. 29, and the exhibit would have been done by then 🙁
Another new place to explore on my next visit to Singapore. Btw, I like your apple dress so vibrant.
Wish I have extra 5,800 SGD to buy Herrera’s lion. I like to put it on our home.
I’ve always loved artworks depicting the wildlife. The painting here looks really great, wish I could see the details too. I bet the details of the lion painting is amazing.
They really have a lot of nice pieces in their gallery. It’s a great place to visit and it’s very accessible.
These are great works of art. When I was in SG i have been awed by the creativity!
You look so adorable here!! Also the exhibits are so cool!! 😀
Gosh, those art works are amazing! I love the owl the most. You’re outfit is adorable too! Very cute.
I have to say those wildlife artwork look like photographs. So realistic. I also like the lion one like your boyfriend. I support the WWF and its advocacy to save our flora and fauna. The progress of the world is fast depleting their environment, and people have to care. – Fred
This is great event for people who loved arts like paintings, fashion, sculptures and wildlife as a whole. Art Exhibition’s really give much information and learning to some people.