In the Longman Dictionary, a museum is defined as a building where historical, cultural and scientific objects are kept and shown to the public. This Wednesday afternoon, we paid a visit to Singapore Art Museum where we appreciated the unique art culture of Singapore.
I was impressed by lots of art exhibitions in the museum. As soon as I entered the museum, forty products which reflected art in everyday objects attracted me. They were designed of simple shape and color, which represented simple and accessible art in everyday life.
The painting exhibition, “Seeing the Kites Again”, displayed works from Wu Guanzhong. The majority of the paintings were about his childhood and homeland in South China. The most impressive work to me was the one called “A Former Homestead”. There were only two colors, black and white, in the picture. In the center of the picture was painted in black. When I saw it, it reminded me of my grandparents’ home, a peaceful and beautiful small village where I grew up. Even though the scenes he painted were ordinary, these works touched me deeply. As a Chinese saying goes, the most ordinary one is the most beautiful one.
In the museum, there was an interesting mixed media installation, which was called “He’s Satisfied from Monday to Friday and on Sunday He loves to Cry”. Actually, it was a diorama. Surprisingly, the designer converted this entertainment tool to one which made people depressed. In the glass showcase were ordinary objects in an office. The installation presented us a stressful and controlled environment. In addition, the missing human highlighted the atmosphere.
I really enjoyed the visit to Singapore Art Museum. I think that art derived from ordinary objects and everyday life is attractive and moving.
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