The Hands That Remember at Fost Gallery
Ottie and I went to the opening of The Hands That Remember by Izziyana Suhami at Fost Gallery in Gillman Barracks last Friday. I shared an oil painting class with Izzi before, so I’ve sort of been keeping track of her art career like the creeper that I am, eh heh. This solo exhibition represents her foray into the abstraction of embroidery and weaving, and even features a small activity corner for patrons to try a little weaving. Do check it out! It runs till 31 May.
I Remember Time With Such Slowness, 2015.
My favourite series. Ottie said it was because they were so colourful.
It was my first time weaving! My contribution is that small navy patch on the bottom left corner. I didn’t know what I doing, so I weaved with a double thread; I had to request for a pair of scissors from the counter to free the needle after. D’oh! It was pretty meditative while I worked on it though.
I had a bit of time before heading for the opening, so I decided to experiment with eyeshadow. My makeup game is still very much a work-in-progress, but hey, you’re looking at someone who used to apply lipstick on her eyes just for fun.
Half-done eyes!
I was lucky to receive an Airism top from Uniqlo during their promotion early this month! I chose the men’s v-neck short sleeve top, just because. It’s no big deal, sometimes I prefer menswear styles over the clothes prescribed to my gender. That’s just so restrictive. The special Airism material has such a unique smooth feel to it! I really like how it keeps me perfectly cool and dry for the perpetual summer of Singapore.
OUTFIT
Airism top -Â Uniqlo
Skirt -Â Korea
Belt -Â Cotton On
Sneakers -Â McQ x Puma
Bag -Â Steve Madden
Earrings -Â Vintage
Necklace - National Museum of Natural HistoryÂ
Outfit photos assisted by Ottie.
2 Comments
Maria
I love her artwork it’s so beautiful. I wanted to take a weaving class while I was in school but wasn’t able to before I graduated :((( I bet it is sort of meditative work.
Haha, I like your eye makeup experimentation; I’m totally like, not a makeup person at all, but I should experiment with things one day. Also here, here for mens tees. I love them. I also love Uniqlo. We are getting a Uniqlo here in Chicago this Fall and I cannot wait! I like this look and the way the belt ties it all together, haha. Thanks for sharing.
✿ren
IKR right? Aaah, that’s too bad! But at least with the internet, it’s a lot easier to take up new craft…? I think Izzi learnt it on her own, our school didn’t offer weaving. :(
Thank you Maria! I really only started getting serious about makeup last year, so things are still shiny. And yay!! I hope the Uniqlo in Chicago is everything you hoped for and more! Especially since you experience colder weather there, I think their selection of winter wear will come in really useful- I heard that they’re good! Thank you once again for your thoughtful comment, Maria! :)