A few friends and I started the online free journal, known as the Buddhist Art Meditation(BAM) Journal. It features art works and creative writings by international artists received through open calls. on historical buddhist image […]
Author: ong xiao yun
courage to be – Quote
“There is a reality outside the world…That reality is the unique source of all the good that can exist in this world: that is to say, all beauty, all truth, all justice, all legitimacy, all order, and all human behavior that is mindful of obligations.”
stem cutting ~bougainvillea, a pot and chinese poetry
This is the present growth of the Bougainvillea plant I propagated using stem cutting since Oct 2021. It began blooming in June 2022. The stem has branched out into 3 different stalks since. Other plant […]
Reflection on art show ‘regeneration-ways of being’
How do artists and their practices support regenerative or restorative possibilities towards people, environment, and the things of everyday life. Regeneration refers to environmental consciousness. It is also about how we become concerned and engaged with the world. The durability of the art object and the toil of the artists. The artist liberates earthy materials from the position of rapid consumption to one of durability, stability, and reflection. Could it move towards a far-sighted approach to world connectedness?
Regeneration – Ways of Being group art exhibition Opening reception 18 June 2022
Originally posted on artistscaravan:
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edamame with mushrooms and french beans
I harvested Edamame and cooked a vegetarian dish with mushrooms and French beans. I cooked the edamame first by steaming the peas in the rice cooker together with cooking the rice so I could save […]
The twany coaster caterpillar
There were Tawny coaster caterpillars in the garden’s begonvilla plant. I counted 8 of them. These caterpillars have thorns. Its a common caterpillar in Singapore. The butterflies are beautiful! I made a 4 hour time […]
Dehydeated mint leaves
What to do with having too much fresh mint leaves? Dehydrating them is one of the ways to prolong their shell life. I have 2 pots of Borage mint plants that had grown pretty big. […]
masak masak
Unstate 05 – A closer examination of the interview In the audio interview that was conducted in the art work Unstate #05, a form of ‘play’ was imagined and invented by secondary school female students. […]
The common Mormon caterpillar
In late October, I discovered there are 4 caterpillars hanging around in the lime plant at the garden. They are the Common Mormon. You can check this link out for more information on this butterfly […]
Roselle tea and jelly
This is a refreshing dessert. It has a minty taste from the mint and a tint of sourish from the young roselle leaves. I got the roselle ingredients from the garden, I am using the […]
Fresh chilli sauce
Harvested some fresh red chillis from the mini garden throughout the week. Hence, I made this fresh chilli paste which I often made. To use, simply add soy sauce to the chilli paste for food depending on preferences or stir fry with vegetables.
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