Love by Singapore Sand Artist Lawrence

When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.…
– 14th Dalai Lama

Love by Singapore Sand Artist Lawrence

[A Love Story Tribute by Sand Artist Lawrence Koh]
"Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love." - Mother Teresa
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“Ganesha” – Cultural Sharing Through Sand Art by Singapore Sand Artist Lawrence

 

 

[Sand Art - "Ganesha, The Obstacle Remover" by Sand Artist Lawrence]

Cultural Sharing Through Sand Art:

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! Ganesha Chaturthi is the Hindu festival celebrated in honour of the god Ganesha, the elephant-headed.

The Story of Lord Ganesha:

Let us enjoy reading this Hindu Mythological Story of The Story of Lord Ganesha.

One day, Goddess Parvathi, the wife of Lord Shiva, was getting ready for her bath and needed someone to guard her chamber.

Therefore she made a beautiful, young boy from the sandalwood from her body. She gave him life by sprinkling the Holy Ganges water on him and entrusted him with guarding the door.

While she was away, Lord Shiva returned and was surprised to find a little boy standing at the entrance to his wife’s chamber. When he tried to enter, the boy blocked his path.

“Who are you and why are you blocking my path?” demanded Lord Shiva.

“No one enters my mother’s chamber”, declared the boy boldly.

Taken aback, Lord Shiva replied, “Step away; I have the right to enter my wife’s chamber.”
But the young and courageous boy did not move but stood his ground.

Not knowing that this was his own son, Lord Shiva who was quick to anger grew enraged. Not used to be disobeyed he cut off the boy’s head.

Goddess Parvathi on returning from her bath saw her son lying dead and was overcome with grief. She was filled with both anger and sorrow.

Seeing this Lord Shiva sent his soldiers to fetch the head of the first beast that they saw. The men rushed and finally came upon an elephant. They immediately took the head to Lord Shiva, who quickly attached it onto the body of the slain boy and gave him life once again.

To further appease his grief-stricken wife he promised that her son would be worshipped first, before all other Gods.

Even today at the entrance of all temples one would find the idol of the elephant-headed God, Lord Ganesha!

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About Sand Animation - Singapore Sand Artist Lawrence

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” - Pablo Picasso

About Sand animation:

Sand animation, also known as sand art, is a term which has two meanings. It is the name given to a style of live performance art and to a type of animation. In the former, an artist creates a series of images using sand, a process which is achieved by applying sand to a surface and then rendering images by drawing lines and figures in the sand with one's hands. A sand animation performer will often use the aid of an overhead projector or lightbox (similar to one used by photographers to view translucent films). In the latter, animators move around sand on a backlighted or frontlighted piece of glass to create each frame for their animated films.

The technique was invented in 1968 by Caroline Leaf, who made her first film, Sand, or Peter and the Wolf, Harvard University. The short was made by dumping sand on a light box and manipulating the textures frame-by-frame.

SG50 Sand Animation Short Film by Singapore Sand Artist Lawrence

 

SG50’s Multi-Disciplinary Short Film (proudly supported by MCCY) – “Sands of Our Fathers”:

With the combined “magic” of Erik Goh (director), Glen Tiaw (producer), Lawrence Koh (sand artist), Lisha Chin (dancer), Tze Toh (composer), musicians Lazar T.Sebastine & Teo Boon Chye, special effect team & a team of truly amazing crews; comes this multi-disciplinary short film made by Singapore’s very own talents.

A unique hybrid of dance, music, sand animation & special effects; this is a SG50 tribute short film never seen before!

Synopsis:
Sand as white as snow, signifying the purity & youth of our homeland…
With blood, sweat & tear, a man crafted a future where peace & prosperity prevails…
An ethereal story of fear, hopes & dreams told through the elegance of a young dreamer in a land we called home…
A timeless journey of our founding father’s inconceivable effort & dedication; whose vision transforms this tiny island into a land of possibilities…
A land called “Singapore”.

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Wealth - Sand Artist Lawrence Koh

"A kind man who makes good use of wealth is rightly said to possess a great treasure but the miser who hoards up his riches will have no profit." - Guatama Buddha

Happy National Day! Epic SG50 Sand Art Tribute by Singapore Sand Artist Lawrence

Dear friends,

After sacrificing my sleep day after day (by sleeping around 7am or 8am…), I’m very very proud to share with you my most detailed and strenuous sand animation art film to date; portraying more than 20 scenes in this very film using sand.

Since I was small all the way till today, my dearest grandma would often share with me the stories and facts of her past. Which can be funny, sad and nostalgic. To me, her precious sharings are not just like a time travelling machine that brings me back into her past; but also a glimpse of her life as a homegrown SINGAPOREAN.

Many people asked me, why a tribute to Singapore all of a sudden? Is it because of national day? – No. National day is not the only day in which I recognize myself as a Singaporean; and in this case a Singaporean artist. This sand animation art tribute to Singapore was made with this dream of being able to portray all the beautiful treasures of Singapore for the whole world to enjoy through my imagination, vision and art. This sand animation art film did not exactly portray the stories that my grandma shared with me; but instead, it portrays what it feels like to take a little moment to stop for awhile and listen to the stories of the older generation as their words trigger thoughts of nostalgia, inspiration and timeless wonders…

I sincerely hope that this sand animation art film can be something that touches your heart (be it whether you are a Singaporean or not). And most importantly, a reminder for you to open your heart and embrace the wonderful stories from the older generation. Who knows? You might just discover some real hidden treasures that could change your life forever!

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Inspirations by Singapore Sand Artist Lawrence

 

 

"There is no fire like passion, there is no shark like hatred, there is no snare like folly, there is no torrent like greed.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart.”

"In the end it is nothing other than the loving kindness with which the woman cares for her child that makes the difference. Her concern concentrates on one thing just like the Buddhist practice of concentration. She thinks of nothing but her child, which is similar to Buddhist compassion. That must be why, although she created no other causes to bring about it, she was reborn in the Brahma heaven." - Buddha

Sand Art - "I Got Da Blues" by Sand Artist Lawrence Koh

 "The blues was like that problem child that you may have had in the family. You was a little bit ashamed to let anybody see him, but you loved him. You just didn't know how other people would take it." - B.B.King

Sand Art by Singapore Sand Artist Lawrence

From Wikipedia:

Sand animation, also known as sand art, is a term which has two meanings. It is the name given to a style of live performance art and to a type of animation. In the former, an artist creates a series of images using sand, a process which is achieved by applying sand to a surface and then rendering images by drawing lines and figures in the sand with one’s hands. A sand animation performer will often use the aid of an overhead projector or lightbox (similar to one used by photographers to view translucent films). In the latter, animators move around sand on a backlighted or frontlighted piece of glass to create each frame for their animated films.

Happy Vesak Day - Sand Artist Lawrence Koh

[Happy Vesak Day]

"Like a lotus flower that grows out of the mud and blossoms above the muddy water surface, we can rise above our defilements and sufferings of life."

"Walking" - Sand Artist Lawrence

“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.”

Pray for Nepal by Singapore Sand Artist Lawrence

 

 

Dear Friends,

Please keep Nepal & the people in Nepal in your prayers. We should take this as a reminder to appreciate our life & our family. Tell your friends & family that you love them.

If you wish to donate to Nepal, you may do so through Singapore Red Cross Society here: www.sggives.org/nepalsrcs

THANK YOU in advance!

“Benefactors” by Singapore Sand Artist Lawrence

"To me in this world there are only two types of beings: my benefactors of love and my benefactors of patience. The majority are my benefactors of love; they are very kind and help me. Some try to cause harm and create obstacles; these are my benefactors of patience."

Mediacorp’s The Laurels 2015 Top 5 Nomination! – Singapore Sand Artist Lawrence

 

With great honor, my television advertisement for McDonald’s Wholegrain McMuffin got nominated as the top 5 of Mediacorp’s “The Laurels 2015″ for the “Favorite Television Commercial” category!

 

We Love You Mr Lee Kuan Yew! by Singapore Sand Artist Lawrence

We love you Mr Lee Kuan Yew! Thank you for everything that you have done for Singapore! You will forever be in the heart of Singapore and the people. Even though you have moved on to better place, your final journey on Earth brought Singaporeans together once again regardless race, age, culture & religion.

Happy Lunar New Year 2015 by Singapore Sand Artist Lawrence

 

May this world be filled with joy & happiness! May this world be filled with peace, compassion & loving kindness!

"Imagination" - Sand Artist Lawrence Koh

"The man who has no imagination has no wings." - Muhammad Ali

“Picasso’s Inspiration” by Singapore Sand Artist Lawrence

 

The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider’s web.

Pablo Picasso