- published: 13 May 2021
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Han Sai Por
Han Sai Por (Chinese: 韩少芙; pinyin: Hán Shàofú; born 19 July 1943) is a Singaporean sculptor. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), East Ham College of Art, Wolverhampton College of Art (now the School of Art and Design of the University of Wolverhampton) and Lincoln University, New Zealand, she worked as a teacher and later as a part-time lecturer at NAFA, the LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts, and the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, before becoming a full-time artist in 1997.
Han has participated in exhibitions locally and abroad, including events in China, Denmark, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand and South Korea. Her first solo exhibition, entitled Four Dimensions, was held at the National Museum Art Gallery in 1993. Her sculptures can be found around the world, in Osaka and Shōdoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, in Japan; Kuala Lumpur and Sarawak in Malaysia; and Washington, D.C. In Singapore, sculptures commissioned from her can be seen at Capital Tower, the Defence Science Organisation National Laboratories, the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, the National Museum of Singapore, Revenue House, Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3, Suntec City Mall, and Woodlands Regional Library. In 2001, Han was the founding President of the Sculpture Society (Singapore) and remains its Honorary President. She was the first artist in residence at the Society's Sculpture Pavilion at Fort Canning Park in 2009, where she worked on sculptures made from the trunks of tembusu trees.
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ART SG Portraits | Han Sai Por
“Nature is not just a still-life object. It has energy. It has movement. Personally I enjoy doing tangible carved objects. Hands on things. Because “hands on things” is part of our lives.” The third instalment of ART SG Portraits profiles the legacy of one of Singapore’s foremost sculptors and Cultural Medallion recipient, Han Sai Por. Born in 1943 during the Japanese Occupation, Han grew up in post-war Singapore with limited means. Through immense self-determination and grit, and working as a teacher for twelve years to save for artistic studies, Han was finally able to train at the Wolverhampton College of Art, where her tutors included Anish Kapoor. A prolific artist, Han is best known for her monumental and organic forms inspired by the natural vistas in tropical Singapore. Her wor...
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Wild Symmetries: Sculpting the Wonders of Nature ft. Han Sai Por
Han Sai Por is a cultural icon and one of Asia's pioneering modern sculptors. An observer of the tiniest details, she enjoys wandering around the GAC Community Garden to take in the natural forms and materials. Now in her seventies, come discover Sai Por's creative philosophy and why the simplest things can inspire great sculptural pieces. Special Thanks to: Han Sai Por
published: 11 Mar 2021 -
Case Study 20: Han Sai Por
You can also view these videos on instagram @yiartsomuch
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Han Sai Por - A sculptor against all odds
Watch Singapore’s Cultural Medallion Recipient and sculptor Han Sai Por master her craft, against all odds. 🇸🇬Experience the Singapore Spirit of #PassionMadePossible.
published: 14 Jan 2019 -
Han Sai Por: The Forest and Its Soul
The Forest and Its Soul marks the second residency and solo exhibition of Singaporean artist Han Sai Por (b. 1943) with STPI. Following her first residency in 2013, the Cultural Medallion recipient and Asia’s foremost sculptor returns to the Creative Workshop to create 35 new print and paper works in a span of just three weeks. Using technologies that are new to the artist (such as photo intaglio and laser-cutting), the eventual works exemplifies Han’s enduring spirit of artistic exploration that is not bounded by a singular medium, even at this stage of her decades-long career. * STPI is a dynamic creative workshop and contemporary art gallery based in Singapore. Established in 2002, STPI is a non-profit organisation committed to promoting artistic experimentation in the mediums of pri...
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TributeSG – Han Sai Por | Offstage
TributeSG interview with Han Sai Por. 2012 http://www.esplanade.com/tributesg
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Get Up Close With… | Singapore Sculptor Han Sai Por
As part of our donor-exclusive series “Get Up Close With…”, join us as we bring you this insightful talk with one of Asia’s leading modern sculptors, Han Sai Por. The discussion sheds light on the artist’s sculptural practice, her ideas on art and society, as well as art education and art in public spaces—both of which form key aspects of the Gallery’s initiatives. Accompanying the artist are Ms. Dee Chia, Head of Education and Programmes at the Singapore Art Museum and Dr. Adele Tan, Senior Curator at the Gallery. A recipient of the Singapore Cultural Medallion, Ms. Han Sai Por’s works can be found in many institutions, public spaces, and private collections around the world. Han previously taught at various high schools in Singapore, along with the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, LASALLE...
published: 16 Nov 2020 -
Films on Artmaking in Southeast Asia: Sculpture
In this short film, Cultural Medallion recipient Han Sai Por discusses the process-driven nature of her sculpture practice while demonstrating its key stages. In addition to sketching and maquette-making, Han places a lot of emphasis on creative experimentation. This critical process allows her to develop an intimate understanding of the media that she works with, and determine the most appropriate tools and techniques to shape her sculptures. As a result, her completed works reveal and enhance the beauty of the raw materials that they are made of. About the Artist Han Sai Por (b. 1943, Singapore) is one of Southeast Asia's top sculptors. A prolific artist, she held seven solo exhibitions between 1993 and 2013, and has participated in numerous group exhibitions and international sculptur...
published: 05 Jun 2020 -
brave new worlds: 20 Tonnes (2002) by Han Sai Por
Han Sai Por is a sculptor who was awarded the Cultural Medallion in the 90s. She is one of only a few Cultural medallion winners who are female. She is well known for working with stone, like granite or marble. This is “20 Tonnes”, one of her bigger sculptures. There are 6 large cuboid slabs, with 2 shorter blocks, one on each end. They are arranged in a neat, long row. Each block has a series of lines carved into it. Most of the blocks have horizontal lines and two have surfaces with vertical lines, and they all have holes drilled through them. The entire work is two metres wide, one and a half metres tall, and its length stretches over more than three metres! Han Sai Por created this work from a single granite block that originally weighed 20 tonnes! First, she drilled holes into the m...
published: 26 Jul 2022 -
3D Artist in Studio - Han Sai Por
Han Sai Por is a legend amongst artists in Singapore. Personally creating sculpture in stone, wood, metal and clay for almost 40 years, her works are seen in airports, malls and corporate buildings. Here she speaks about her impulse to create and about some of her artworks including an early commission, the Seed Series (1996-2000) at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay and her ongoing Black Forest works. 3D Artists – In Studio is the latest video series featuring 3D artists of Singapore. The challenges that 3D artists face are many. In the visual arts space dominated by 2D artworks, we want to highlight the works of artists who work in 3D using metal, glass, clay, wood and stone among other materials. Theirs is a practice where creativity and imagination must be coupled with great technical ...
published: 14 Feb 2021
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ART SG Portraits | Han Sai Por
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- Duration: 6:01
- Uploaded Date: 13 May 2021
- views: 3735
“Nature is not just a still-life object. It has energy. It has movement. Personally I enjoy doing tangible carved objects. Hands on things. Because “hands on th...
“Nature is not just a still-life object. It has energy. It has movement. Personally I enjoy doing tangible carved objects. Hands on things. Because “hands on things” is part of our lives.”
The third instalment of ART SG Portraits profiles the legacy of one of Singapore’s foremost sculptors and Cultural Medallion recipient, Han Sai Por. Born in 1943 during the Japanese Occupation, Han grew up in post-war Singapore with limited means. Through immense self-determination and grit, and working as a teacher for twelve years to save for artistic studies, Han was finally able to train at the Wolverhampton College of Art, where her tutors included Anish Kapoor.
A prolific artist, Han is best known for her monumental and organic forms inspired by the natural vistas in tropical Singapore. Her work also comments on the changing landscape in the region, and the deforestation that adversely impacts the environment and ecosystem. Acknowledged as one of Singapore’s most gifted sculptors for her skill in working with challenging materials such as granite and marble, Han’s work is widely celebrated and can be seen in permanent public installations across the country, as well as national museums and illustrious private collections.
ART SG is grateful to iPreciation (http://www.ipreciation.com) for their assistance with this artist profile. Outdoor footage filmed on-site at the National Museum of Singapore.
https://wn.com/Art_Sg_Portraits_|_Han_Sai_Por
“Nature is not just a still-life object. It has energy. It has movement. Personally I enjoy doing tangible carved objects. Hands on things. Because “hands on things” is part of our lives.”
The third instalment of ART SG Portraits profiles the legacy of one of Singapore’s foremost sculptors and Cultural Medallion recipient, Han Sai Por. Born in 1943 during the Japanese Occupation, Han grew up in post-war Singapore with limited means. Through immense self-determination and grit, and working as a teacher for twelve years to save for artistic studies, Han was finally able to train at the Wolverhampton College of Art, where her tutors included Anish Kapoor.
A prolific artist, Han is best known for her monumental and organic forms inspired by the natural vistas in tropical Singapore. Her work also comments on the changing landscape in the region, and the deforestation that adversely impacts the environment and ecosystem. Acknowledged as one of Singapore’s most gifted sculptors for her skill in working with challenging materials such as granite and marble, Han’s work is widely celebrated and can be seen in permanent public installations across the country, as well as national museums and illustrious private collections.
ART SG is grateful to iPreciation (http://www.ipreciation.com) for their assistance with this artist profile. Outdoor footage filmed on-site at the National Museum of Singapore.
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Wild Symmetries: Sculpting the Wonders of Nature ft. Han Sai Por
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:47
- Uploaded Date: 11 Mar 2021
- views: 3027
Han Sai Por is a cultural icon and one of Asia's pioneering modern sculptors. An observer of the tiniest details, she enjoys wandering around the GAC Community ...
Han Sai Por is a cultural icon and one of Asia's pioneering modern sculptors. An observer of the tiniest details, she enjoys wandering around the GAC Community Garden to take in the natural forms and materials. Now in her seventies, come discover Sai Por's creative philosophy and why the simplest things can inspire great sculptural pieces.
Special Thanks to:
Han Sai Por
https://wn.com/Wild_Symmetries_Sculpting_The_Wonders_Of_Nature_Ft._Han_Sai_Por
Han Sai Por is a cultural icon and one of Asia's pioneering modern sculptors. An observer of the tiniest details, she enjoys wandering around the GAC Community Garden to take in the natural forms and materials. Now in her seventies, come discover Sai Por's creative philosophy and why the simplest things can inspire great sculptural pieces.
Special Thanks to:
Han Sai Por
- published: 11 Mar 2021
- views: 3027
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Case Study 20: Han Sai Por
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 7:09
- Uploaded Date: 17 Jan 2021
- views: 1507
You can also view these videos on instagram @yiartsomuch
You can also view these videos on instagram @yiartsomuch
https://wn.com/Case_Study_20_Han_Sai_Por
You can also view these videos on instagram @yiartsomuch
- published: 17 Jan 2021
- views: 1507
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Han Sai Por - A sculptor against all odds
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:30
- Uploaded Date: 14 Jan 2019
- views: 202836
Watch Singapore’s Cultural Medallion Recipient and sculptor Han Sai Por master her craft, against all odds.
🇸🇬Experience the Singapore Spirit of #PassionMadePo...
Watch Singapore’s Cultural Medallion Recipient and sculptor Han Sai Por master her craft, against all odds.
🇸🇬Experience the Singapore Spirit of #PassionMadePossible.
https://wn.com/Han_Sai_Por_A_Sculptor_Against_All_Odds
Watch Singapore’s Cultural Medallion Recipient and sculptor Han Sai Por master her craft, against all odds.
🇸🇬Experience the Singapore Spirit of #PassionMadePossible.
- published: 14 Jan 2019
- views: 202836
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Han Sai Por: The Forest and Its Soul
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 7:12
- Uploaded Date: 29 Apr 2022
- views: 1615
The Forest and Its Soul marks the second residency and solo exhibition of Singaporean artist Han Sai Por (b. 1943) with STPI. Following her first residency in 2...
The Forest and Its Soul marks the second residency and solo exhibition of Singaporean artist Han Sai Por (b. 1943) with STPI. Following her first residency in 2013, the Cultural Medallion recipient and Asia’s foremost sculptor returns to the Creative Workshop to create 35 new print and paper works in a span of just three weeks. Using technologies that are new to the artist (such as photo intaglio and laser-cutting), the eventual works exemplifies Han’s enduring spirit of artistic exploration that is not bounded by a singular medium, even at this stage of her decades-long career.
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STPI is a dynamic creative workshop and contemporary art gallery based in Singapore. Established in 2002, STPI is a non-profit organisation committed to promoting artistic experimentation in the mediums of print and paper and has become one of the most cutting-edge destinations for contemporary art in Asia. STPI sits alongside National Gallery Singapore and the Singapore Art Museum as part of the national Visual Arts Cluster of leading institutions in the region.
Find out more at www.stpi.com.sg
Facebook: STPI - Creative Workshop and Gallery
Instagram: stpi_gallery
https://wn.com/Han_Sai_Por_The_Forest_And_Its_Soul
The Forest and Its Soul marks the second residency and solo exhibition of Singaporean artist Han Sai Por (b. 1943) with STPI. Following her first residency in 2013, the Cultural Medallion recipient and Asia’s foremost sculptor returns to the Creative Workshop to create 35 new print and paper works in a span of just three weeks. Using technologies that are new to the artist (such as photo intaglio and laser-cutting), the eventual works exemplifies Han’s enduring spirit of artistic exploration that is not bounded by a singular medium, even at this stage of her decades-long career.
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STPI is a dynamic creative workshop and contemporary art gallery based in Singapore. Established in 2002, STPI is a non-profit organisation committed to promoting artistic experimentation in the mediums of print and paper and has become one of the most cutting-edge destinations for contemporary art in Asia. STPI sits alongside National Gallery Singapore and the Singapore Art Museum as part of the national Visual Arts Cluster of leading institutions in the region.
Find out more at www.stpi.com.sg
Facebook: STPI - Creative Workshop and Gallery
Instagram: stpi_gallery
- published: 29 Apr 2022
- views: 1615
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TributeSG – Han Sai Por | Offstage
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:29
- Uploaded Date: 12 Oct 2012
- views: 4715
TributeSG interview with Han Sai Por. 2012
http://www.esplanade.com/tributesg
TributeSG interview with Han Sai Por. 2012
http://www.esplanade.com/tributesg
https://wn.com/Tributesg_–_Han_Sai_Por_|_Offstage
TributeSG interview with Han Sai Por. 2012
http://www.esplanade.com/tributesg
- published: 12 Oct 2012
- views: 4715
1:03:57
Get Up Close With… | Singapore Sculptor Han Sai Por
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- Duration: 1:03:57
- Uploaded Date: 16 Nov 2020
- views: 1491
As part of our donor-exclusive series “Get Up Close With…”, join us as we bring you this insightful talk with one of Asia’s leading modern sculptors, Han Sai Po...
As part of our donor-exclusive series “Get Up Close With…”, join us as we bring you this insightful talk with one of Asia’s leading modern sculptors, Han Sai Por. The discussion sheds light on the artist’s sculptural practice, her ideas on art and society, as well as art education and art in public spaces—both of which form key aspects of the Gallery’s initiatives. Accompanying the artist are Ms. Dee Chia, Head of Education and Programmes at the Singapore Art Museum and Dr. Adele Tan, Senior Curator at the Gallery.
A recipient of the Singapore Cultural Medallion, Ms. Han Sai Por’s works can be found in many institutions, public spaces, and private collections around the world. Han previously taught at various high schools in Singapore, along with the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, LASALLE College of the Arts, and the National Institute of Education. She was also the founding President of the Sculpture Society (Singapore).
#NationalGallerySingapore #LetArtSurpriseYou
https://wn.com/Get_Up_Close_With…_|_Singapore_Sculptor_Han_Sai_Por
As part of our donor-exclusive series “Get Up Close With…”, join us as we bring you this insightful talk with one of Asia’s leading modern sculptors, Han Sai Por. The discussion sheds light on the artist’s sculptural practice, her ideas on art and society, as well as art education and art in public spaces—both of which form key aspects of the Gallery’s initiatives. Accompanying the artist are Ms. Dee Chia, Head of Education and Programmes at the Singapore Art Museum and Dr. Adele Tan, Senior Curator at the Gallery.
A recipient of the Singapore Cultural Medallion, Ms. Han Sai Por’s works can be found in many institutions, public spaces, and private collections around the world. Han previously taught at various high schools in Singapore, along with the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, LASALLE College of the Arts, and the National Institute of Education. She was also the founding President of the Sculpture Society (Singapore).
#NationalGallerySingapore #LetArtSurpriseYou
- published: 16 Nov 2020
- views: 1491
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Films on Artmaking in Southeast Asia: Sculpture
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:27
- Uploaded Date: 05 Jun 2020
- views: 3063
In this short film, Cultural Medallion recipient Han Sai Por discusses the process-driven nature of her sculpture practice while demonstrating its key stages. I...
In this short film, Cultural Medallion recipient Han Sai Por discusses the process-driven nature of her sculpture practice while demonstrating its key stages. In addition to sketching and maquette-making, Han places a lot of emphasis on creative experimentation. This critical process allows her to develop an intimate understanding of the media that she works with, and determine the most appropriate tools and techniques to shape her sculptures. As a result, her completed works reveal and enhance the beauty of the raw materials that they are made of.
About the Artist
Han Sai Por (b. 1943, Singapore) is one of Southeast Asia's top sculptors. A prolific artist, she held seven solo exhibitions between 1993 and 2013, and has participated in numerous group exhibitions and international sculpture symposia. Her public sculptures are installed all over the world: in addition to Progressive Flow at the NTUC headquarters and Flora Inspiration at Changi Airport Terminal 3, there are more than 20 on display across UK, USA, Malaysia, Japan and China. Han received the Cultural Medallion in 1995, the top prize at the 11th Triennale India in 2005 and the Outstanding City Sculpture Award in China in 2006. Her works are deeply influenced by her fondness for nature, featuring organic forms that emphasise the intimate relationship between man and nature.
Learn about another work by Han Sai Por, Tetrahedron-tetrahedron here: https://www.roots.sg/learn/collections/listing/1029594
https://wn.com/Films_On_Artmaking_In_Southeast_Asia_Sculpture
In this short film, Cultural Medallion recipient Han Sai Por discusses the process-driven nature of her sculpture practice while demonstrating its key stages. In addition to sketching and maquette-making, Han places a lot of emphasis on creative experimentation. This critical process allows her to develop an intimate understanding of the media that she works with, and determine the most appropriate tools and techniques to shape her sculptures. As a result, her completed works reveal and enhance the beauty of the raw materials that they are made of.
About the Artist
Han Sai Por (b. 1943, Singapore) is one of Southeast Asia's top sculptors. A prolific artist, she held seven solo exhibitions between 1993 and 2013, and has participated in numerous group exhibitions and international sculpture symposia. Her public sculptures are installed all over the world: in addition to Progressive Flow at the NTUC headquarters and Flora Inspiration at Changi Airport Terminal 3, there are more than 20 on display across UK, USA, Malaysia, Japan and China. Han received the Cultural Medallion in 1995, the top prize at the 11th Triennale India in 2005 and the Outstanding City Sculpture Award in China in 2006. Her works are deeply influenced by her fondness for nature, featuring organic forms that emphasise the intimate relationship between man and nature.
Learn about another work by Han Sai Por, Tetrahedron-tetrahedron here: https://www.roots.sg/learn/collections/listing/1029594
- published: 05 Jun 2020
- views: 3063
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brave new worlds: 20 Tonnes (2002) by Han Sai Por
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:45
- Uploaded Date: 26 Jul 2022
- views: 98
Han Sai Por is a sculptor who was awarded the Cultural Medallion in the 90s. She is one of only a few Cultural medallion winners who are female.
She is well kno...
Han Sai Por is a sculptor who was awarded the Cultural Medallion in the 90s. She is one of only a few Cultural medallion winners who are female.
She is well known for working with stone, like granite or marble. This is “20 Tonnes”, one of her bigger sculptures.
There are 6 large cuboid slabs, with 2 shorter blocks, one on each end. They are arranged in a neat, long row. Each block has a series of lines carved into it. Most of the blocks have horizontal lines and two have surfaces with vertical lines, and they all have holes drilled through them.
The entire work is two metres wide, one and a half metres tall, and its length stretches over more than three metres!
Han Sai Por created this work from a single granite block that originally weighed 20 tonnes! First, she drilled holes into the massive block. Then, she hammered and chiselled them slowly into individual slabs. Sparks and sounds were produced as she worked with the natural material.
Look carefully at the slabs. Do you see the tiny holes in them? They are aligned so that you can look all the way through them. What about the markings on the granite? They show how the natural stone reacts to both nature and human intervention. This represents the relationship between man and nature.
If you want to get a feel of how the artist worked through the scale of this material, you can go look for it in front of the National Museum!
https://wn.com/Brave_New_Worlds_20_Tonnes_(2002)_By_Han_Sai_Por
Han Sai Por is a sculptor who was awarded the Cultural Medallion in the 90s. She is one of only a few Cultural medallion winners who are female.
She is well known for working with stone, like granite or marble. This is “20 Tonnes”, one of her bigger sculptures.
There are 6 large cuboid slabs, with 2 shorter blocks, one on each end. They are arranged in a neat, long row. Each block has a series of lines carved into it. Most of the blocks have horizontal lines and two have surfaces with vertical lines, and they all have holes drilled through them.
The entire work is two metres wide, one and a half metres tall, and its length stretches over more than three metres!
Han Sai Por created this work from a single granite block that originally weighed 20 tonnes! First, she drilled holes into the massive block. Then, she hammered and chiselled them slowly into individual slabs. Sparks and sounds were produced as she worked with the natural material.
Look carefully at the slabs. Do you see the tiny holes in them? They are aligned so that you can look all the way through them. What about the markings on the granite? They show how the natural stone reacts to both nature and human intervention. This represents the relationship between man and nature.
If you want to get a feel of how the artist worked through the scale of this material, you can go look for it in front of the National Museum!
- published: 26 Jul 2022
- views: 98
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3D Artist in Studio - Han Sai Por
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- Duration: 12:02
- Uploaded Date: 14 Feb 2021
- views: 676
Han Sai Por is a legend amongst artists in Singapore. Personally creating sculpture in stone, wood, metal and clay for almost 40 years, her works are seen in ai...
Han Sai Por is a legend amongst artists in Singapore. Personally creating sculpture in stone, wood, metal and clay for almost 40 years, her works are seen in airports, malls and corporate buildings. Here she speaks about her impulse to create and about some of her artworks including an early commission, the Seed Series (1996-2000) at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay and her ongoing Black Forest works.
3D Artists – In Studio is the latest video series featuring 3D artists of Singapore. The challenges that 3D artists face are many. In the visual arts space dominated by 2D artworks, we want to highlight the works of artists who work in 3D using metal, glass, clay, wood and stone among other materials. Theirs is a practice where creativity and imagination must be coupled with great technical skill that is developed over time, as well as access to workshop facilities and materials. These artists are also visionaries to the future of the city’s time and place markers. How their personal investigations and investment in their materials are developed through their practice is succinctly articulated through these recordings.
https://wn.com/3D_Artist_In_Studio_Han_Sai_Por
Han Sai Por is a legend amongst artists in Singapore. Personally creating sculpture in stone, wood, metal and clay for almost 40 years, her works are seen in airports, malls and corporate buildings. Here she speaks about her impulse to create and about some of her artworks including an early commission, the Seed Series (1996-2000) at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay and her ongoing Black Forest works.
3D Artists – In Studio is the latest video series featuring 3D artists of Singapore. The challenges that 3D artists face are many. In the visual arts space dominated by 2D artworks, we want to highlight the works of artists who work in 3D using metal, glass, clay, wood and stone among other materials. Theirs is a practice where creativity and imagination must be coupled with great technical skill that is developed over time, as well as access to workshop facilities and materials. These artists are also visionaries to the future of the city’s time and place markers. How their personal investigations and investment in their materials are developed through their practice is succinctly articulated through these recordings.
- published: 14 Feb 2021
- views: 676
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ART SG Portraits | Han Sai Por
“Nature is not just a still-life object. It has energy. It has movement. Personally I enjo...
published: 13 May 2021
ART SG Portraits | Han Sai Por
ART SG Portraits | Han Sai Por
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- published: 13 May 2021
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“Nature is not just a still-life object. It has energy. It has movement. Personally I enjoy doing tangible carved objects. Hands on things. Because “hands on things” is part of our lives.”
The third instalment of ART SG Portraits profiles the legacy of one of Singapore’s foremost sculptors and Cultural Medallion recipient, Han Sai Por. Born in 1943 during the Japanese Occupation, Han grew up in post-war Singapore with limited means. Through immense self-determination and grit, and working as a teacher for twelve years to save for artistic studies, Han was finally able to train at the Wolverhampton College of Art, where her tutors included Anish Kapoor.
A prolific artist, Han is best known for her monumental and organic forms inspired by the natural vistas in tropical Singapore. Her work also comments on the changing landscape in the region, and the deforestation that adversely impacts the environment and ecosystem. Acknowledged as one of Singapore’s most gifted sculptors for her skill in working with challenging materials such as granite and marble, Han’s work is widely celebrated and can be seen in permanent public installations across the country, as well as national museums and illustrious private collections.
ART SG is grateful to iPreciation (http://www.ipreciation.com) for their assistance with this artist profile. Outdoor footage filmed on-site at the National Museum of Singapore.
4:47
Wild Symmetries: Sculpting the Wonders of Nature ft. Han Sai Por
Han Sai Por is a cultural icon and one of Asia's pioneering modern sculptors. An observer ...
published: 11 Mar 2021
Wild Symmetries: Sculpting the Wonders of Nature ft. Han Sai Por
Wild Symmetries: Sculpting the Wonders of Nature ft. Han Sai Por
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- published: 11 Mar 2021
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Han Sai Por is a cultural icon and one of Asia's pioneering modern sculptors. An observer of the tiniest details, she enjoys wandering around the GAC Community Garden to take in the natural forms and materials. Now in her seventies, come discover Sai Por's creative philosophy and why the simplest things can inspire great sculptural pieces.
Special Thanks to:
Han Sai Por
7:09
Case Study 20: Han Sai Por
You can also view these videos on instagram @yiartsomuch
published: 17 Jan 2021
Case Study 20: Han Sai Por
Case Study 20: Han Sai Por
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- published: 17 Jan 2021
- views: 1507
You can also view these videos on instagram @yiartsomuch
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Han Sai Por - A sculptor against all odds
Watch Singapore’s Cultural Medallion Recipient and sculptor Han Sai Por master her craft, ...
published: 14 Jan 2019
Han Sai Por - A sculptor against all odds
Han Sai Por - A sculptor against all odds
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- published: 14 Jan 2019
- views: 202836
Watch Singapore’s Cultural Medallion Recipient and sculptor Han Sai Por master her craft, against all odds.
🇸🇬Experience the Singapore Spirit of #PassionMadePossible.
7:12
Han Sai Por: The Forest and Its Soul
The Forest and Its Soul marks the second residency and solo exhibition of Singaporean arti...
published: 29 Apr 2022
Han Sai Por: The Forest and Its Soul
Han Sai Por: The Forest and Its Soul
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- published: 29 Apr 2022
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The Forest and Its Soul marks the second residency and solo exhibition of Singaporean artist Han Sai Por (b. 1943) with STPI. Following her first residency in 2013, the Cultural Medallion recipient and Asia’s foremost sculptor returns to the Creative Workshop to create 35 new print and paper works in a span of just three weeks. Using technologies that are new to the artist (such as photo intaglio and laser-cutting), the eventual works exemplifies Han’s enduring spirit of artistic exploration that is not bounded by a singular medium, even at this stage of her decades-long career.
*
STPI is a dynamic creative workshop and contemporary art gallery based in Singapore. Established in 2002, STPI is a non-profit organisation committed to promoting artistic experimentation in the mediums of print and paper and has become one of the most cutting-edge destinations for contemporary art in Asia. STPI sits alongside National Gallery Singapore and the Singapore Art Museum as part of the national Visual Arts Cluster of leading institutions in the region.
Find out more at www.stpi.com.sg
Facebook: STPI - Creative Workshop and Gallery
Instagram: stpi_gallery
3:29
TributeSG – Han Sai Por | Offstage
TributeSG interview with Han Sai Por. 2012
http://www.esplanade.com/tributesg
published: 12 Oct 2012
TributeSG – Han Sai Por | Offstage
TributeSG – Han Sai Por | Offstage
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- published: 12 Oct 2012
- views: 4715
TributeSG interview with Han Sai Por. 2012
http://www.esplanade.com/tributesg
1:03:57
Get Up Close With… | Singapore Sculptor Han Sai Por
As part of our donor-exclusive series “Get Up Close With…”, join us as we bring you this i...
published: 16 Nov 2020
Get Up Close With… | Singapore Sculptor Han Sai Por
Get Up Close With… | Singapore Sculptor Han Sai Por
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As part of our donor-exclusive series “Get Up Close With…”, join us as we bring you this insightful talk with one of Asia’s leading modern sculptors, Han Sai Por. The discussion sheds light on the artist’s sculptural practice, her ideas on art and society, as well as art education and art in public spaces—both of which form key aspects of the Gallery’s initiatives. Accompanying the artist are Ms. Dee Chia, Head of Education and Programmes at the Singapore Art Museum and Dr. Adele Tan, Senior Curator at the Gallery.
A recipient of the Singapore Cultural Medallion, Ms. Han Sai Por’s works can be found in many institutions, public spaces, and private collections around the world. Han previously taught at various high schools in Singapore, along with the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, LASALLE College of the Arts, and the National Institute of Education. She was also the founding President of the Sculpture Society (Singapore).
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Films on Artmaking in Southeast Asia: Sculpture
In this short film, Cultural Medallion recipient Han Sai Por discusses the process-driven ...
published: 05 Jun 2020
Films on Artmaking in Southeast Asia: Sculpture
Films on Artmaking in Southeast Asia: Sculpture
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In this short film, Cultural Medallion recipient Han Sai Por discusses the process-driven nature of her sculpture practice while demonstrating its key stages. In addition to sketching and maquette-making, Han places a lot of emphasis on creative experimentation. This critical process allows her to develop an intimate understanding of the media that she works with, and determine the most appropriate tools and techniques to shape her sculptures. As a result, her completed works reveal and enhance the beauty of the raw materials that they are made of.
About the Artist
Han Sai Por (b. 1943, Singapore) is one of Southeast Asia's top sculptors. A prolific artist, she held seven solo exhibitions between 1993 and 2013, and has participated in numerous group exhibitions and international sculpture symposia. Her public sculptures are installed all over the world: in addition to Progressive Flow at the NTUC headquarters and Flora Inspiration at Changi Airport Terminal 3, there are more than 20 on display across UK, USA, Malaysia, Japan and China. Han received the Cultural Medallion in 1995, the top prize at the 11th Triennale India in 2005 and the Outstanding City Sculpture Award in China in 2006. Her works are deeply influenced by her fondness for nature, featuring organic forms that emphasise the intimate relationship between man and nature.
Learn about another work by Han Sai Por, Tetrahedron-tetrahedron here: https://www.roots.sg/learn/collections/listing/1029594
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brave new worlds: 20 Tonnes (2002) by Han Sai Por
Han Sai Por is a sculptor who was awarded the Cultural Medallion in the 90s. She is one of...
published: 26 Jul 2022
brave new worlds: 20 Tonnes (2002) by Han Sai Por
brave new worlds: 20 Tonnes (2002) by Han Sai Por
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Han Sai Por is a sculptor who was awarded the Cultural Medallion in the 90s. She is one of only a few Cultural medallion winners who are female.
She is well known for working with stone, like granite or marble. This is “20 Tonnes”, one of her bigger sculptures.
There are 6 large cuboid slabs, with 2 shorter blocks, one on each end. They are arranged in a neat, long row. Each block has a series of lines carved into it. Most of the blocks have horizontal lines and two have surfaces with vertical lines, and they all have holes drilled through them.
The entire work is two metres wide, one and a half metres tall, and its length stretches over more than three metres!
Han Sai Por created this work from a single granite block that originally weighed 20 tonnes! First, she drilled holes into the massive block. Then, she hammered and chiselled them slowly into individual slabs. Sparks and sounds were produced as she worked with the natural material.
Look carefully at the slabs. Do you see the tiny holes in them? They are aligned so that you can look all the way through them. What about the markings on the granite? They show how the natural stone reacts to both nature and human intervention. This represents the relationship between man and nature.
If you want to get a feel of how the artist worked through the scale of this material, you can go look for it in front of the National Museum!
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3D Artist in Studio - Han Sai Por
Han Sai Por is a legend amongst artists in Singapore. Personally creating sculpture in sto...
published: 14 Feb 2021
3D Artist in Studio - Han Sai Por
3D Artist in Studio - Han Sai Por
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Han Sai Por is a legend amongst artists in Singapore. Personally creating sculpture in stone, wood, metal and clay for almost 40 years, her works are seen in airports, malls and corporate buildings. Here she speaks about her impulse to create and about some of her artworks including an early commission, the Seed Series (1996-2000) at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay and her ongoing Black Forest works.
3D Artists – In Studio is the latest video series featuring 3D artists of Singapore. The challenges that 3D artists face are many. In the visual arts space dominated by 2D artworks, we want to highlight the works of artists who work in 3D using metal, glass, clay, wood and stone among other materials. Theirs is a practice where creativity and imagination must be coupled with great technical skill that is developed over time, as well as access to workshop facilities and materials. These artists are also visionaries to the future of the city’s time and place markers. How their personal investigations and investment in their materials are developed through their practice is succinctly articulated through these recordings.
Han Sai Por
Han Sai Por (Chinese: 韩少芙; pinyin: Hán Shàofú; born 19 July 1943) is a Singaporean sculptor. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), East Ham College of Art, Wolverhampton College of Art (now the School of Art and Design of the University of Wolverhampton) and Lincoln University, New Zealand, she worked as a teacher and later as a part-time lecturer at NAFA, the LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts, and the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, before becoming a full-time artist in 1997.
Han has participated in exhibitions locally and abroad, including events in China, Denmark, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand and South Korea. Her first solo exhibition, entitled Four Dimensions, was held at the National Museum Art Gallery in 1993. Her sculptures can be found around the world, in Osaka and Shōdoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, in Japan; Kuala Lumpur and Sarawak in Malaysia; and Washington, D.C. In Singapore, sculptures commissioned from her can be seen at Capital Tower, the Defence Science Organisation National Laboratories, the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, the National Museum of Singapore, Revenue House, Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3, Suntec City Mall, and Woodlands Regional Library. In 2001, Han was the founding President of the Sculpture Society (Singapore) and remains its Honorary President. She was the first artist in residence at the Society's Sculpture Pavilion at Fort Canning Park in 2009, where she worked on sculptures made from the trunks of tembusu trees.
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