National Day Greeting by Singapore Sand Artist Lawrence

Happy National Day! May Singapore be prosperous, successful and beautiful! May this beautiful country be blessed with lots of love, kindness and happiness!

 

“About the Merlion”:

 

The Merlion is a well known marketing icon of Singapore depicted as a mythical creature with a lion’s head and a body of a fish. It is widely used as a mascot and national personification of Singapore.

 

Its name combines “mer” meaning the sea and “lion”. The fish body represents Singapore’s origin as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, which means “sea town” in Javanese. The lion head represents Singapore’s original name—Singapura—meaning “lion city” or “kota singa”.

 

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Official Site: https://sanddreamer.wordpress.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SingaporeSandArt

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LawSinger

Blog: http://singaporesandart.blogspot.sg/

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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Official Site: https://sanddreamer.wordpress.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SingaporeSandArt
Blog: http://singaporesandart.blogspot.sg/

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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Official Site: https://sanddreamer.wordpress.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SingaporeSandArt
Blog: http://singaporesandart.blogspot.sg/

Sand Artist Lawrence's Studio Feature on Mediacorp Channel 8's 早安您好! Good Morning Singapore!

Sand Artist Lawrence's Studio Feature on Mediacorp Channel 8's 早安您好! Good Morning Singapore!

 

Happy Birthday Singapore!!! by Singapore Sand Artist Lawrence

Happy Birthday Singapore!!! With great honor, we present you this special edition of “SINGAPORE” 2014 Sand Art short film tribute by Sand Artist Lawrence Koh & amazing music by Singapore’s genius composer Tze Toh & performed by Tze N Looking Glass Orchestra!!!

May this world be filled with happiness, good health & blessings.

Sand Artist Lawrence Koh:
http://sanddreamer.wordpress.com/

https://www.facebook.com/SingaporeSandArt

Composer Tze Toh:
https://www.facebook.com/TzeToh