Modulation 2: History meets Art Experience
Embark on an enriching exploration with our "History meets Art" experience, where history flows seamlessly into artistic inspiration.
The Singapore River, a vital artery of commerce and culture, has witnessed countless transformations—from bustling trade to vibrant nightlife. Each bend of the river holds stories and secrets of bygone eras, waiting to be uncovered.
Join certified tour guide and performer Cheyenne Phillips from Let’s Go Tour Singapore for a captivating walking tour along the river's storied banks. Discover the rich history and colorful anecdotes of the go-downs (warehouses) that once lined its shores. Let these tales of the past fuel your imagination.
After the tour, retreat to the welcoming Fraser Hospitality’s living room space, where you will meet artists Yiijon and Wei. Inspired by the river's legacy, you’ll embark on a journey of ceramic creation, transforming historical narratives into unique pieces of art.
Let the echoes of the past guide your hands and spark your creativity in this immersive artistic experience.
The Singapore River, a vital artery of commerce and culture, has witnessed countless transformations—from bustling trade to vibrant nightlife. Each bend of the river holds stories and secrets of bygone eras, waiting to be uncovered.
Join certified tour guide and performer Cheyenne Phillips from Let’s Go Tour Singapore for a captivating walking tour along the river's storied banks. Discover the rich history and colorful anecdotes of the go-downs (warehouses) that once lined its shores. Let these tales of the past fuel your imagination.
After the tour, retreat to the welcoming Fraser Hospitality’s living room space, where you will meet artists Yiijon and Wei. Inspired by the river's legacy, you’ll embark on a journey of ceramic creation, transforming historical narratives into unique pieces of art.
Let the echoes of the past guide your hands and spark your creativity in this immersive artistic experience.
Session details
📅 Sunday, August 11th
📍 Frasers Residences Riverside Promenade
Session 1 (AM)
🕒 10:30am-1:00pm
Session 2 (PM)
🕒 10:30am-1:00pm
🕒 10:30am-1:00pm
About Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips
Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips is a writer, performer, and Associate Artist at Checkpoint Theatre, serving as their Publications & Communications Executive. Named a Young ASEAN Storyteller in 2022, her work focuses on environment, culture, and identity. Her credits include "A Literary Trail of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve" (2022), the podcast "Vulnerable" (2021), and "A Grand Design" (2020). She co-wrote "The Last Gardener" (2024). A licensed Tourist Guide, she hosts eco-literary walks at MacRitchie Reservoir. Cheyenne was Editor of singpowrimo.com, with writings in QLRS, "Contour," and "Who Are You My Country?" She also runs the spoken word competition Outspoken.
About Let's Go Tour
Founded in 2013, Let's Go Tour Singapore is an award-winning Inbound Tour Agency specializing in Experiential Tourism. We offer bike, cooking, boat, walking, educational, theatrical, sustainability, wellness, and team-building tours. Renowned for innovation and engaging guides, we customize activities for corporate groups and educational institutions, ensuring memorable, tailored experiences. With the expertise of facilitation by pedagogy and andragogy, our team of passionate and knowledgeable guides is here to create memorable tour experiences that are Fun, Insightful and Engaging!
About the artists
Yiijon
Yiijon is a Taiwanese ceramic artist based in Taipei, whose works have been exhibited in the Czech Republic, Korea, China, Japan, and Taiwan. His sculptures explore the relationship between individuals and society, capturing moments of temporary detachment in urban environments, the nuances of intimacy, and the humorous and strange postures of daily life.
Using porcelain clay for its softness and irregularities, Yiijon pinches the clay directly with his hands to create uncertain and ambiguous shapes. His sculptures convey feelings of solitude, intimacy, and humor within relationships.
Yiijon is also the founder of Slow Flow Pottery in Taiwan, where he conducts pottery workshops and sells unique handmade porcelain pieces for everyday use.
Lee Wei Lieh
@verysmallexhibition
Principal Artist, curator and co-founder of House of VSE (short for Very Small Exhibition), Wei is best known for his public light art interventions.
Very Small Exhibition started as an experimental exhibition / installation / project space in 2013, with the intention to give designers/artists a platform to experiment / showcase their work and hopefully bring a smile, curiosity or even wtf-ness to anyone walking past the work. After losing the project space in 2015, Very Small Exhibition has been run solely by Singaporean artist Wei, known for his Very Momentary Exhibition work in Singapore. He has collaborated on projects for Singapore Night Festivals, i Light Singapore, Singapore Grand Prix, and other projects in Singapore, Prague and New York.
Very Small Exhibition started as an experimental exhibition / installation / project space in 2013, with the intention to give designers/artists a platform to experiment / showcase their work and hopefully bring a smile, curiosity or even wtf-ness to anyone walking past the work. After losing the project space in 2015, Very Small Exhibition has been run solely by Singaporean artist Wei, known for his Very Momentary Exhibition work in Singapore. He has collaborated on projects for Singapore Night Festivals, i Light Singapore, Singapore Grand Prix, and other projects in Singapore, Prague and New York.