TR853-1™

Couple of shows

2011-11-12T22:37:00.003+08:00

TR853-1 will be in 2 concurrent shows next weekend.

First up, The Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2011. TR853-1 will be represented by Utterly Art LLP for the second time after a successful run last year.

Affordable Art Fair 2011
18-20 November 2011
F1 Pit Building
No.1 Republic Boulevard
Singapore

Next, Off The Wall, a collaborative effort between 18 artists from France and Singapore brought to you by Fortune Cookie Projects.

19-26 November 2011

Artspace @ Helutrans

39 Keppel Rd, Tg Pagar Distripark

Singapore

Do pop by if you can!

Open domains @ Esplanade 2011

2011-09-15T20:42:00.000+08:00

Installation at Esplanade Theaters On the Bay for Y Fest 2011

13-23 August 2011

Dell Access Media Launch

2011-07-11T12:50:00.000+08:00

TR853-1 was commissioned to paint live at the Launch of Dell Access Program Launch.

Added a little bit of technology this time with some simple animation to interact with the painting.

TR853-1 interview in STIGmed1a Mag

2011-07-03T16:15:00.002+08:00

Check out TR853-1's interview in the 7111 edition of STIGmed1a.
TR853-1, Banksy, Blek Le Rat and Shepard Fairey all in one issue.

Pop by their site at http://www.stigmed1a.com/stigmag to check out their online mag.

Huge thanks to RC Arceo for the feature! Quick screenshots below.

VIP Singapore Magazine Interview

2011-06-29T01:04:00.000+08:00

TR853-1 featured in VIP Singapore Magazine Issue Two June 2011

Thank you very much Tara Rushton!

The Peak Singapore Magazine feature

2011-06-28T00:41:00.000+08:00

TR853-1 featured in The Peak Magazine June 2011 issue.

Much thanks to Utterly Art Gallery.

TR853-1 likes this

2011-06-26T00:40:00.002+08:00

Taking the influence of the virtual world into the physical dimension

TR853-1 dislikes typographical errors though.

"FreeThem" - Solo Exhibition by TR853-1 Opening Night.

2011-06-24T02:11:00.000+08:00

Huge thanks to those who took time off for the opening and those who visited the show.

Your support is very much appreciated.

Here are some flicks from opening night.

TODAY Newspaper Article Interview

2011-06-21T00:04:00.001+08:00

TR853-1 featured in TODAY article, 20 June 2011

Big thanks to Mayo Martin!

"FreeThem" - Solo Exhibition by TR853-1

2011-06-10T00:31:00.001+08:00

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED!

Opens 16th June 2011 7pm

Utterly Art LLP

229A, South Bridge Road, 2nd level, Singapore

For those of you who wish to pop by any other day, the gallery is open daily between 12 noon to 8pm except Sunday when it closes at 5.30pm.

FreeYourselves!

FreeThem

2011-05-29T04:25:00.005+08:00

You saw it first on TR853-1.COM

This latest series will be in TR853-1's inaugural solo exhibition, entitled "FreeThem".

More details on exhibition date and venue soon.

"FreeThem" addresses a socio-political issue of a hovering overpowering entity and the need to break away from the abnormality of systems by stepping out of comfort zones. In this latest series, an interventionist approach is employed to suggest to the viewer that life should not be constrained by boundaries and restricted space.

The artist depicts himself as a puppet governed by others and not himself. But the quest for freedom sees him breaking away from whatever that controls him through the red strings. He breaks free, negotiates and intervenes with his surroundings to escape from a dull white environment.

This is TR853-1's 1st solo exhibition. So be free and be there.

Break out

Censorship is

I control me

"If you took the bait, you will get hooked, like a fish!" - CST

No boundaries

Step out

Transparency 1

Transparency 2

Transparency 3

Transparency 4

Working the system

2011-04-28T13:43:00.001+08:00

The first installment of Raw Art FACE-OFF.

Competitors: DEM vs ADDICA

Judges: TRASEONE & THE KILLER GERBIL

Props to SinemaTVSG for the video!

Raw Art Face Off

2011-04-09T01:19:00.001+08:00

TR853-1 was guest judge and painting live with The Killer Gerbil for the debut of

FACE OFF, a live street art battle where two artists get 90 minutes and a marker/brush to work their magic.

Congratulations to DEM for winning the battle.

Check out some of the flix from the show.

FACE OFF

2011-03-29T14:42:00.000+08:00

TR853-1 will be guest judge and painting live with The Killer Gerbil for the debut of

FACE OFF, a live street art battle where two artists get 90 minutes and a marker/brush to work their magic.

When: Wednesday 30 March 2011

Where: Old School, Mount Sophia - The Hall

Time: 6.30 - 10.30 pm

Admission: $12.5o via www.gatecrash.sg or $15.oo at the door.

Be there or be oblong.

9 Fountains

2011-03-09T00:15:00.000+08:00

A submission in 9 Fountains T-Shirt design contest.

My submission:

Stencil painted on wall, captured on photograph and printed on t-shirt. Talk about creative process. LOL!

Pop by the site to check works from other artists. Link below.

Cool 9 Fountains T-Shirt: Shadow Skater by TR853-1

Don't forget to vote!

Singapore Tatler Homes Feature

2011-02-28T00:36:00.000+08:00

TR853-1 featured on Singapore Tatler Homes February-March 2011 Issue.

Special Thanks to the good people at Utterly Art.

TheCanvas.Sg Feature

2011-02-26T00:18:00.000+08:00

TR853-1 featured on THE CANVAS, a visual art portal

supported by The National Art Gallery, Singapore.

Day & Night

2011-02-19T12:27:00.002+08:00

"Day & Night" - A trailer to accompany the "Shadows & Scars" series.

The purpose of this trailer serves to highlight the significance of composition, location and time with regards to the "Shadows & Scars" series.
It also aims to further establish the relationship between surface (Street) and subject (Art),

an important factor to consider when creating Street Art.

Monkey Madness

2011-02-18T03:26:00.000+08:00

Day & Night

2011-02-17T02:18:00.000+08:00

Coming Soon: Day & Night

This project will highlight the importance of composition, location and time with regards to the Shadows & Scars series.
It also aims to further establish the relationship between surface (Street) and subject (Art),

an important factor to consider when creating Street Art.

Pussy paintings for Asia Top Gallery Hotel Art Fair Hong Kong 2011

2011-02-16T17:46:00.002+08:00

TR853-1 will be represented by Utterly Art in the coming Asia Top Gallery Art Fair Hong Kong 2011. Works will be feature among some of the region's finest artists namely China, Japan and Korea. More details below. Pop by when you can.

This series feature TR853-1's usual playful antics in his paintings, with cats as subject.

Exhibiting Artists:

Hong Sek Chern,

Anthony Chua Say Hua,

Venue: Utterly Art

Dates: 25 Feb 2011 - 27 Feb 2011

The fifth Asia Top Gallery Hotel Art Fair (AHAF) will be held in Hong Kong on 25-27 February 2011 at hotel partner Mandarin Oriental. Returning to Hong Kong for the second time, AHAF HK 11 will feature more than 3,000 works of art from nearly 70 premier galleries in China, Korea and Japan. Lectures from art experts and tours led by docents will also be available to VIP visitors during the fair.

Asia Top Gallery Hotel Art Fair utilizes an innovative exhibition concept, displaying artwork in hotel rooms. This concept enables art lovers and collectors to imagine the artwork displayed in their own homes. AHAF HK 11 is open to the public and welcomes browsers, first-time buyers and serious collectors, offering a wide range of pieces to suit all budgets.

Venue: Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong 4th - 6th Floor
Dates: 25-27 February 2011
Press preview: 12:00~2:00pm 25 February 2011
Public opening times:
2:00~9:00pm 25 February 2011
12:00~8:00pm 26 February 2011
12:00~8:00pm 27 February 2011
Tickets: HK$100 Concessionary tickets: people with disabilities HK$50

Pussy pingpong

Pussy pigeon

Pussy paw

Pussy pole

Pussy pullstring

FCUK TIHS ISHT

2011-02-15T17:32:00.002+08:00

Sneak peek......

2011-02-12T06:53:00.002+08:00

...... of what's coming soon.

Stealing From Thieves

2011-02-11T00:38:00.000+08:00

"The Bad Artists Imitate, The Great Artists Steal" - Pablo Picasso

Anti-child slavery & tiger poaching

2011-01-25T03:16:00.000+08:00

A take on child slavery and tiger poaching.

RCGNTN: TraseOne Interview

2010-12-24T02:29:00.003+08:00

TR853-1™ Featured in local talent magazine RCGNTN.

Props to Samantha from RCGNTN for the interview.

Article can be read >>HERE<<
If you're too lazy to click, then just scroll down.

The local art scene has seen a steady improvement with the inception of numerous artists, not forgetting initiatives and government efforts to promote art in Singapore. With art getting more acceptance locally and an increased audience at artshows growing around the island, how much do we exactly believe in local art? Has art in Singapore lost its relevance and its substance?

One of Singapore’s most respected urban artists with a strong portfolio to boot, TraseOne has had his works showcased at numerous artshows, with a handful being social commentaries such as Is This Home Truly? andSupah Poke. Reflective of the state of the local climate, his work sends out strong messages which are straight-forward, honest, and relevant- something we are lacking in today. He talks to us about graffiti art as an influence and the state of the local art scene.

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- How did you get started on art?
Out of pure boredom. What began as mindless doodles and blind traces led to a serious commitment.
I have my late mother to thank for introducing art to me when I was a kid. She was a crafty person herself and taught me a great deal in creating art.. especially DIY stuff. One of the first things I learnt was to draw using tracing paper, tracing over objects and making layers.

- Tell us about your progression and maturity of your art style ever since your inception.
I believe in having a good foundation for whatever I wish to build thereon end. I started out spending hours just working on paper. There wasn’t much concept applied to them. It was purely technical practice. This practice went on when I started hitting walls. I didn’t have any ideas or issues I wanted to portray, except for having a style. I quote from the legendary French crew 123Klan; “Style is the message”.

Every piece that I painted had a particular style that I adopted for a certain time. Unlike others, I keep changing styles every 2 years or so just to keep exploring possibilities and techniques. So I went from the ultra straight technical type drawings to more organic elements in a smooth transgression.
As I went further into art education, I learnt about theories and the impact of having a solid concept towards my art.

I took a break one time reflecting my work and I figure I needed more substance in my work, I sort of needed to have a purpose for doing what I did. It’s not just about painting pretty things anymore. To me, that purpose is to convey a message, issues that needed attention, a social commentary of sorts. I could make fun of others, or myself, but I’d really need to know why I did that too. So I’m in the midst of a journey to discover the self, through this commentary. There’s a good mix of fun and serious issues in it, so that roughly explains my style so far.

- What interests you?
Humor. Keeps my sanity intact.
Complains. To see how anal some people can get.
Rants. To see life from others’ point of view.

- What issues do you think we as Singaporeans should be addressing?
Freedom. Not only in political terms, but also in terms of leading lives. We are bound by the constant pressure to chase papers that we forget how to sit back, sip a cuppa milo dinosaur and laugh at the dude who just sat on a freshly painted bench.

- Who in the local arts industry do you look up to, and why?
The current army of new media and street artists who, despite knowing how hard it is to get up, are still doing it no matter how murderous their passion can be.

- I see a recurring pattern in your artwork, there are strong messages that are evident such as repression and the state of the local art climate. Aren’t you afraid of the consequences it might bring for going against the grain?
Nope. Whatever I portrayed in those works is an honest commentary from personal experience. If I were to be taken down for expressing myself, it just goes to show how screwed up a system we are running under. Everyone’s preaching about freedom of speech, freedom of expression but no one dares to speak up. Everyone’s busy trying to cover their own asses from getting shit.. but they fail to realize the shit is in their own asses. Pun intended.

I see Art as the greatest avenue for one to be honest with one’s self, be it visual, musical, literature, etc. If you’re just bullshitting through your work, it’s going to be pretty obvious. When I chose to be an artist, I figure the only way to go is against the grain. Anything along it is just as good as any other day job.

- What issues do you hold dear to your heart, that you (wish to) put through in your art?
I like the idea of challenging the norm. When I started drawing and painting graffiti I tried making the straightest line possible without ever using a ruler. Then came the phase when I saw just too many clean pieces, that I began painting in the messiest of ways. Then when I dabbled with stencils, I just didn’t want my pieces to remain 2D. That’s where I added the red wool to add texture and relief. Not really sure if juxtaposition is the right word to use, but it goes along that concept of fusing opposites. Those are the technical aspects that pretty much sum up my works. Doing something one would never think of, or would usually overlook. It bleeds down to theoretical concept from there. I didn’t put much thought into my works when I first started out. It was purely experimental. Now that I feel I’m capable of playing around with whatever techniques I choose, it’s time to challenge my thoughts. We are constantly ‘oppressed’ by rules and regulations, be it by the system, or personal fears we developed ourselves. My aim is to challenge those things by stepping out of my comfort zone. I also accept the fact that there are some things that you can’t go against, but you can very well go around.

- What’s your preferred medium, and why?
Anything that’s quick and easy to apply. If there was a machine that could produce works straight from the brain in an instant, I’d be the first to queue for it. I’m not much of a patient dude to begin with, and if I had an idea that suddenly appears, I’d like to do it right away. Sometimes the more I think it through, the more the whole idea get vetted and its meaning/values get reduced significantly. Thoughts that come in an instant may be simple or pretty straightforward. But I believe in ‘minimum effort maximum impact’. That is why my pieces appear clean with no disturbance of background, so that viewers can focus immediately on what I’m painting.

- Tell us about the progression and state about the local art scene.
I’m glad to see my generation of artists able to come up with interesting thought-provoking work. With the partial acceptance of graffiti art among society, it opens up a lot of doors for kids who have great potentials in art but needed something to connect themselves to.. just to give themselves a push start in the art world. So we are seeing a lot of upcoming artists now and then. The real challenge is seeing how long they can sustain themselves.

- How about graffiti?
There’s been a surge in graffiti and street-inspired art the past couple of years. It’s a good vibe though a little control should take place to keep the quality of works constant. A down side of it is that this ‘boom’ leaves an impression that it’s a passing fad cos everyone seems to be jumping on the bandwagon. Then the dedicated ones will be in deep shit cos ultimately we survive on this shit. The real ones have managed to make this their livelihood, while others just wilt away over time. Once this happens, it can be quite a struggle to maintain the passion. But I guess that’s what drives some of us. I’ve been through the phase long enough to see the scene almost on the brink of dying and now its alive again and god knows what it’ll be like a couple years down the line.

- What’s the direction graffiti is currently heading in?
A bit stagnant I should say. Most of them keep painting the same things over and over it’s hard to make out their progression. They paint the same things, same walls, same spots. There’s definitely an improvement in skills, but that’s about it. There is a lack of concept or a missing factor that makes viewers say “That’s fucking genius.” I see only a handful of them who are willing to push their limits, infusing other disciplines and creating a whole new visual language beyond just painting walls.

- What’s the inspiration behind Shadow Skaters?
I spend a considerable amount of time roaming the streets at night, every time I pass by a beautiful shadow cast by the street lights, somehow the first thing that comes to mind would be mini skateboarders skating over those shadows and imagining the load of fun those little dudes would have launching off huge ramps and pipes. Out of boredom one night, I quickly made a stencil of a skater and went out painting it. I really like how it looked, a painting that actually interacts with its environment, I believe street art should be as such. You can put any kind of art on the streets and call it street art, but whether it belongs in the streets or not is an entirely different question.

- How did you conceive that concept?
Based on personal experience when I was skating then, most of us would skate at night, cos it’s much cooler and human traffic is lesser, especially in hotspots like CBD. So to use those shadows would seem ideal cos just like us, those shadows only appear at night. Since stencils too are created by using shadows of the original image, it blends together conceptually. I made the stencils small so that they’d be proportionate with the shadows that they’re playing with and also to relate how small the skateboarding scene is that it gets little attention, no matter how many skate parks are built. Having them small allows mobility too. I can stash them easily in the pack wherever I went, cos I wanted to paint lots of them. Placement plays another important part. I pick spots that are usually less obvious, where one would never imagine a usual tag would be at. It conveys the idea that skaters can make use of any kind of obstacles to play with, usually from some of the most unimaginable locations.

- What do you wish to achieve with your art?
I want my art to bridge gaps between two opposing elements, to be the voice of possibilities and to speak up for things that are afraid to be spoken about. Among all that seriousness, I’d like to infuse fun/humor into the works so if you can’t understand what I’m trying to say, the least you can do is laugh at it at first glance. Getting acknowledgements was never a priority. I started painting to acknowledge my personal issues. Now that I have an audience who appreciate my work, I feel an obligation to relay messages laid by them as a tribute for inspiring me to continue my artistic journey.

- Share with us your views on the local art scene.
We need more young cats who really know what they’re doing and are willing to push limits besides dressing up arty farty.

- How about appreciation and the local audience?
Barely enough to sustain a rich creative culture, as much as I admit that there is a healthy dose of followers and appreciators for such a small plot of land. I guess what we need is eventually someone who’s willing to invest not only financially, but also in terms of giving opportunities to cultivate experimental ideas. I’ve seen a lot of great ideas among fellow artists here but sadly most of it remains only in the sketchbooks. One factor might be due to the mentality of audiences in their willingness to accept certain ideas. See the locals here are sort of “educated” into thinking in a certain way, in other words, something “politically correct”. So anything out of that way can be considered as extreme as offensive or even “blasphemous” to some. Art and Blasphemy hang out together a lot. Haha.

- What do you feel connects to the local audience?
Politically correct, safe works.. I guess. I keep getting that shit when told to make works. So I guess that feeds the public well.

- Local art and it’s relevance to the local public- what’s your take?
Definitely should have more of these, as a sort of reflection. In most cases people can’t see how they really are until someone shows them in their faces. Like the saying that goes “look at yourself in the mirror”. Some of the best art in the world are a reflection of the people in their country of origin.

- Is local art still used as a tool to communicate messages, in your opinion?
In my opinion, an art with no message defeats its sole purpose. Of course, any art from anywhere should relay a message, though not many use it as such. Lots of artists are cooped up in their own fantasies, or are stuck in their own memories/history, much less of the social commentary kind. In most cases though, those messages are less obvious cos we have to make “safe” works, or else it’ll quickly be labeled propaganda.

- Recommend us a local independent curated show.
Zero had a well thought out show when he did his solo “The Spectacular Spectacular”. It reflects on how we absorb ourselves in the consumer culture from affects of globalization. We get blinded by media into being entities we are not, to become a parody of our own times. Each piece invited the viewer to create a dialogue within each other, of how some closely resemble you or others whom you know. With so much branding in one spot, the places just defines the world we live in, surrounded and blinded by new media.

Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2010

2010-11-24T04:16:00.001+08:00

Huge thanks to Utterly Art for showcasing TR853-1's work.

All the paintings below were sold except for the last one, which, personally was an eyesore.

GTFO (Get The Fuck Out) - SOLD

Laugh Now... - SOLD

Say whaaat? - SOLD

State of the Art - SOLD

STFU (Shut The Fuck Up) - SOLD

Stringapura - SOLD

Pussy - SOLD

Puck Feace - SOLD

Watching You - SOLD

An eyesore for an eyesore

Back to Nostalgia

2010-11-13T15:43:00.002+08:00

BACK TO NOSTALGIA

An exhibition celebrating concepts of the past, present and future.

26 Nov - 19 Dec 2010

LeftFoot, The Grand Cathay, Singapore

Artists:

ClogTwo

Malvina Tan

Tay Kai Yee

Safaruddin

TR853-1™

Be there, or be somewhere else where i can't see you.

The Affordable Art Fair, Singapore 2010

2010-11-12T15:09:00.002+08:00

View TR853-1's latest series of work represented by the great people at Utterly Art in an exclusive art fair.

Most of TR853-1's pieces are already snapped up in pre-sales so be there early to catch them.

Date: 19 - 21 November 2010

Venue: 1, Republic Boulevard, Singapore (F1 pit building next to Singapore Flyer)

For more info visit: http://www.affordableartfair.sg/

Thursday	18 November	Private View	6.00 pm – 10.00pm
Friday	19 November	Public Day	11.00 am – 6.00 pm

Saturday	20 November	Public Day	11.00 am – 7.00 pm
Sunday	21 November	Public Day	11.00 am – 5.00 pm

DAILY TICKET

Admission		Doorprice

Public Day		SG $10

Concessions (Students/Seniors)		SG $7

Family Package		SG $15

TRKT

2010-10-21T03:03:00.001+08:00

Hanging out at TERRORKOTA's and my boys can't keep their asses still for a sec.

Special appearance of "The Boss"

Skating with Syco

2010-10-20T02:44:00.000+08:00

Popped by the skate park to meet my comrade SYCO painting his piece.

I've always loved his 3 dimensional pieces.. and it seems so did my boys.

So much so that they requested to 'play' on it.

Much thanks to SYCO for obliging.

Shadow Monkey

2010-10-11T03:20:00.005+08:00

Shadow Monkey:
When a meth head does too much meth and is awake for days at a time and sees shadowy like creatures run across the road so they swerve and try to hit them.

Bob: Did you hear about that meth head that ran over those people when he thought he saw a shadow monkey?
Leroy: No, but it doesn't surprise me though. Thats what they do.

- Urban Dictionary

Upcoming Exhibition

2010-10-05T01:06:00.000+08:00

Watch out for it. Your local street kings in one mega show.

More details soon.

Epic Proportions

2010-09-23T03:04:00.000+08:00

Shadow skaters are back.. in epic proportions. Pun intended.

Thank You RCGNTN

2010-08-27T05:54:00.003+08:00

Much Love and huge thanks to RCGNTN.com for checking out and reviewing the show.
Pop by their site to check out happening happenings around our country mostly unseen by paper-chasing rats.

Guest writer for 50 G's

2010-08-22T02:24:00.028+08:00

A great friend of mine Sjors from the Netherlands hooked me up to contribute

a review for 50 G's, a blogspot where a different model of Casio G-shock is reviewed weekly.

As a fellow collector i couldn't pass up the honor of contributing.

Huge thanks to Sjors for the opportunity.

You can check out the article >>HERE<<

SUPAH POKE!

2010-08-15T04:02:00.002+08:00

SUPAH POKE! How are you feeling today?

On show from 13th August to 6th October 2010

Esplanade tunnel, Singapore

A collaborative installation of TraseOne x Zero x DMR

For a full social network experience, drop by the Esplanade Tunnel (towards City Link), Singapore.

Custom Quintin Co. Cap for Hats Off Exhibition

2010-08-03T02:21:00.004+08:00

Huge thanks to Andrew from The Royal Breed for hooking up TR853-1 with a Quintin cap from Quintin Co. for Hats-Off.

More info about the show coming soon.

Here's a peak of "MetalHead"

X-CHANGE

2010-06-11T03:23:00.002+08:00

Quick sessions with two of SG's finest writers, SKOPE (OAC) and SYCO (TAC).

Based on the idea of exchange, styles and names were switched between the two artists.

STYLE X-CHANGE

"SCOPE" by Skope, In Trase's style.

"TRASE" by Trase, In Skope's style.

NAME X-CHANGE

"SYCO" by Trase.

"TRASE", by Syco.

Sjors Illustration

2010-06-10T02:26:00.008+08:00

A little something for one Huge G-Shock collector from the Netherlands, Sjors.

A quick illustration for one of his articles on 50 G's.

Follow the links above to check out his enormous collection of G-Shocks as well as interesting and extensive review of various models.

Photos by: Sjors

Custom Casio G-Shock Box & Display Stand

2010-06-06T01:48:00.002+08:00

Custom Vault for G-Shock aficionados.

In Rustic Iron

In Tractor Yellow

Custom vault with lights.. Check out the video on how it works.

And custom display stand for your army of Gs..

Hit me up if you'd like one.

Big Brother's Watching You.................

2010-05-27T01:06:00.003+08:00

Lion City Skaters

2010-05-19T12:01:00.001+08:00

Mad props to Lion City Skaters (LCS) for the feature.

Crailtap their site for scoop on SG skateboarding >> HERE <<

ArtAID - A CaringForCambodia Project

2010-04-13T02:36:00.005+08:00

I received an invitation by Martha Chaudhry to work on a photographic print for one of her charity associates Art Aid.

Art Aid is a charity established to donate writing, drawing and painting materials to schools and orphanages in developing countries throughout the world

This photograph was taken by Srei Srose Roem, a student in one of the photography workshops held in Cambodia. Students were given cameras to take photos and most of them have never taken a photo in their life.

Given the theme of 'weave', i was told to interpret that theme into a collaborative piece..

So i promptly 'weaved' the canvas.

The piece will be put up in a silent auction at the Red Sea Gallery at Dempsey Road on 24th April. Drop by to check out many amazing work by some of Cambodia's hidden talents.

All proceeds from the auction will go to the Caring For Cambodia Project.

Is This Home, Truly?

2010-03-06T22:30:00.005+08:00

Great reception with the appearance of old friends and acquaintances, as well as meeting new contacts.

Much Thanks to the people behind the scenes, Howard Rutkowski (Fortune Cookie Projects Director), Zack Razak (Exhibition Curator), ZERO (Co-curator), Antz (Editorial designer) and everyone who came down and supported this event. I can't thank y'all enough for sure.

For those who have not caught the show, it runs till 22 March 2010.

TR853-1™

TR853-1™, T&C (Terms & Conditions), 2010
*SOLD*

TR853-1™, Freedom?, 2010

*SOLD*

TR853-1™, Need More Space, 2010

*SOLD*

TR853-1™, Framed, 2010

*SOLD*

TR853-1™, Rebellion, 2010

*SOLD*

The Killer Gerbil

Zul Othman @ ZERO

Antz

ScopeOne

SlacSatu

DJ Ko Flow

Zack Razak, Exhibition curator

Chris Ellis @ Daze

Dialog session earlier tonight

Howard Rutkowski - Director, Fortune Cookie Projects

Zack Razak - Exhibition Curator

Chris Ellis @ Daze - Graffiti Artist

The Straits Times Life! 18 February 2010

2010-02-23T03:41:00.002+08:00

The Supreme Team

Supreme Showcase of Singapura's Street Soldiers

2010-02-04T05:19:00.005+08:00

WHEN

5TH - 22ND MARCH 2010

(Opening reception 4th March 2010)

WHERE

39, KEPPEL ROAD, #02-04, TANJONG PAGAR DISTRIPARK, SINGAPORE 089065

In conjunction with the exhibition of celebrated New York graffiti artist, Daze, Fortune Cookie Projects is delighted to announce the opening on 4 March of Is This Home, Truly? Curated by Zaki Razak, the exhibition presents the work of six urban artists from Singapore: Antz, Scopeone, Slacsatu, The Killer Gerbil, TR853-1 and Zero.

In the words of Zaki 'The Pioneers, Markers and Avant-Gardes of Singapore's 'Graffiti Art' are coming home to showcase artworks symbolizing respective peaks of their practice. The showcase not only chronicles representational pieces from the scene in Singapore from the early 90s till today, it also inaugurates their congregation in a 'confined' space - an environment that seems alienating yet longing.'

The Organisers

Fortune Cookie Projects, an international art advisory and curatorialfirm with offices in Singapore and New York, has long been active in organising exhibitions of major artists throughout Asia. Mary Dinaburg and Howard Rutkowski, the principals of Fortune Cookie Projects, each have over thirty years experience in the international contemporary art market.

Projects featuring prominent artists such as Sigmar Polke, Georg Baselitz, Jorg Immendorff, A.R. Penck, Per Kirkeby Julian Schnabeland Markus Lupertz have been realized in Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hong Kong and Manila. Most recently Fortune Cookie Projects curated the first comprehensive exhibition of paintings, photographs and video by William Wegman for Singapore, Seoul and Beijing.

Fortune Cookie Projects has also been instrumental in curating exhibitions and securing platforms for Asian artists at institutional and commercial venues throughout the United States and Europe.

Nomad's Tribute

2010-02-01T04:15:00.002+08:00

Quick StenciL in memory of a faLLen Brother.

Md Farhan Bin Kassim @ Nomad Mercer(1 May 1983 - 18 Oct 2009)

RIDE THE SKIES BRO.

Thank you SkateMalaysia

2010-01-25T18:58:00.009+08:00

Showing some Love to the skaters across the causeway.

Thanks for the feature mates!

Pop shuvit by their site >> HERE <<

STADIUM 313 @ Somerset

2009-12-08T03:46:00.005+08:00

STADIUM By RoyaL Sporting House

313 @ Somerset

Sports Section MuraL

digitaL study sketches

2009-11-10T11:51:00.002+08:00

Some study sketches for some work.

ADIDAS SUPERSTAR

VANS SK8 HI

REEBOK CLASSIC HI

Just cLownin'

2009-11-03T17:02:00.003+08:00

Just cLownin' from Trase Oner on Vimeo.
TR853-1™ returns to the streets again at nite.. intervening adverts with cLowns' noses cut from red vinyL stickers.

"Just a simpLe nite mission in the hopes of making those on their way to work in the morning a LiL brighter. targeted adverts on bus stops and cab stands. hopefuLLy whiLe waiting for their ride they can at Least pop a smiLe for 10 secs."

Shadows & Scars Video

2009-10-30T21:15:00.004+08:00

short compiLation of earLier sessions. Enjoy!

Shadows & Scars from Trase Oner on Vimeo.

Nomad Tribute

2009-10-29T20:12:00.001+08:00

Had a quick session with SG's Finest: Syco03, Slac Satu, Ms2ro.

Last minute invite onLy got me time to prepare 1 quick stenciL.

Here are some fLix n catch the video at the end produced by Ms2ro.

Props to Syco for the invite anyway.

Ride the Skies Nomad Mercer!

R.I.P Farhan Kassim (1983-2009)

2009-10-19T05:36:00.003+08:00

My Bro Farhan @ NomaD Mercer, from compLete strangers in the same coLLege.. to becoming riding buddies.. tho i have onLy known u for such a short period of time. but those times were aLways fiLLed with Lotsa Laughter and fun. haven't met u for some time.. i missed you and we agreed to go to the wedding together today.. eventuaLLy never heard from you. i onLy got to see you LifeLess, hours Later. Gone too Soon. Sadder to know your Life was taken at the expense of the reckLessness of others. You died Innocent Bro.. and the heavens is where you wiLL be.

It was an honor to have known u. I Love You n I Miss You.

Rest In Peace. Ride The Skies Bro!

RCGNTN

2009-10-11T08:21:00.004+08:00

Big Ups to RCGNTN for foLLowing my stuff.

You can check out their stuff HERE

RCGNTN was started in July 2009 as a magazine dedicated to local talent.

With the lack of exposure given to Singaporeans passionate in their craft, there was a need to put the spotlight on these talented individuals to recognize what they can do, and to change the common misconception of local/ Asian talent.

This magazine is for those who chose not to give up; for those who choose to break out from the generic mold; for those who work or take (multiple) jobs on the side to keep pursuing their passion; for those who do it for the love not the money; for those who work hard and deserve a break; for those who need hope- this is for all of us.

With this, we plan to push Singapore to the world, for we all deserve some RCGNTN.

Last Nite's Session

2009-10-02T14:25:00.004+08:00

INDO QUAKE

2009-10-01T20:44:00.004+08:00

Prayers go out to the victims and famiLies of those affected in the Sumatra Quake.

OLD FAV

2009-09-20T05:24:00.001+08:00

Shadow Skaters WaLLpaper for your iPhone

2009-09-13T11:01:00.009+08:00

Give some Love to them boys by rocking them on your iPhone.

1. cLick on the image

2. right cLick and choose "Save as" to save the waLLpaper.

Shadows & Scars Series On Decks

2009-09-02T04:12:00.005+08:00

Work In Progress...

Into the Light...

2009-08-28T08:41:00.007+08:00

Brought a coupLe of them boys out of the shadows.. to the new skate park.

Yeah they were stoked out of course.

They'LL be back with the rest of the crew.

Out of the darkness.. N into the Light.

2009-08-26T02:32:00.004+08:00

That's right feLLas. They owned of the night.

Now they're gonna seize the day.

watch this space.

Skate-aways

2009-08-18T05:00:00.004+08:00

2 skaters went out of their dimensions n got stuck in the reaL worLd.

Find n save 'em before they get recycLed.

More skaters expected to foLLow suit.

Shadows & Scars

2009-08-17T04:30:00.000+08:00

More! More!

Thanks for the feature www.brachialromantik.de/blog

2009-08-14T04:00:00.002+08:00

Thanks MEL for the feature!

Show some Love. Visit http://www.brachialromantik.de/blog

Thanks for the props wooster coLLective!

2009-08-13T02:02:00.006+08:00

Much thanks to Wooster CoLLective for diggin' my work.

Check out their coLLection of street art from around the worLd at http://www.woostercollective.com

NDP 09 - Come together

2009-07-30T22:36:00.006+08:00

Commission for Mendaki's NationaL Day CeLebrations 2009

NDP 09 - Come Together

Mixed Media on Mounting Board

100 x 70 cm

JKT

2009-07-18T23:26:00.004+08:00

R.I.P to the victims of the recent bombings.

Shadows & Scars

2009-07-04T18:33:00.003+08:00

Shadows & Scars

2009-07-03T04:47:00.000+08:00

MetaL Head!

2009-07-01T23:12:00.001+08:00

Custom Wakeboarding heLmet for LoopiLoo.

*Pics courtesy of LoopiLoo

Singapore Street Festival 09

2009-06-10T03:18:00.005+08:00

Singapore Street Festival 2009

VivoCity

Plaza Singapura

In Conjunction with "Emergency Preparedness" community project

FuckTheFlu

2009-05-20T05:51:00.000+08:00

Forgotten From The Archives

2009-05-19T19:34:00.003+08:00

The defunct Cube Club - circa '06

TraseOne & ZeroStarrFighter

MarryBrown KuLai Utama, Johor, MaLaysia

2009-05-19T01:57:00.002+08:00

Marrybrown fast food outLet.

Kulai Utama, Johor.

Hit the Decks 2

2009-04-28T03:31:00.004+08:00

Urban Camo

Urban Camo2

WoodLands Camo

WoodLands Camo 2

NozzLes

NozzLes 2

Hit the Decks

2009-04-27T09:32:00.005+08:00

Urban KoimoufLage

King Koi

ELektriKoi

ELektriKoi 2

ART-ILLERY

2009-04-21T04:26:00.002+08:00

Nozzlestradamus

Mimobot Launch SG * Street X exhibition

2008-11-23T07:32:00.002+08:00

Launch of Designer USB flash drives Mimobots.

Live painting session cum exhibition.

Participating artists: Eeshaun, Phu, Sheryo, The Killer Gerbil, TraseOne.

TraseOne Custom Mimobot standee: Back

TraseOne Custom Mimobot Standee: Front

Untitled 1, mixed media on canvas, 2007

Untitled 2, mixed media on canvas, 2007

Nokia Baybeats 2008

2008-09-03T06:51:00.002+08:00

TraseOne & Zero collaborated on a giant Nokia Headphone for Nokia's Baybeats 2008 at the Esplanade from 29 Aug to 1 Sept.

Power To D People - Singapore Street Festival 2008

2008-06-05T07:08:00.003+08:00

Singapore Street Festival 2008

"Power to D People"

Annual commissioned project.

Light Painting

2007-05-28T09:20:00.002+08:00

Light Painting with an LED torch

No objectives. just fun.

If Vanity Is Power

2006-10-20T23:17:00.005+08:00

TRYBE @ Tampines

2006-10-10T04:22:00.003+08:00

TraseOne, Zero, Evoke

ChiLdren's Society Project

TR853-1™

Couple of shows

Open domains @ Esplanade 2011

Dell Access Media Launch

TR853-1 interview in STIGmed1a Mag

VIP Singapore Magazine Interview

The Peak Singapore Magazine feature

TR853-1 likes this

"FreeThem" - Solo Exhibition by TR853-1 Opening Night.

TODAY Newspaper Article Interview

"FreeThem" - Solo Exhibition by TR853-1

FreeThem

Raw Art Face Off

FACE OFF

9 Fountains

Singapore Tatler Homes Feature

TheCanvas.Sg Feature

Day & Night

Monkey Madness

Day & Night

Pussy paintings for Asia Top Gallery Hotel Art Fair Hong Kong 2011

FCUK TIHS ISHT

Sneak peek......

Stealing From Thieves

Anti-child slavery & tiger poaching

RCGNTN: TraseOne Interview

Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2010

Back to Nostalgia

The Affordable Art Fair, Singapore 2010

TRKT

Skating with Syco

Shadow Monkey

Upcoming Exhibition

Epic Proportions

Thank You RCGNTN

Guest writer for 50 G's

SUPAH POKE!

Custom Quintin Co. Cap for Hats Off Exhibition

X-CHANGE

Sjors Illustration

Custom Casio G-Shock Box & Display Stand

Big Brother's Watching You.................

Lion City Skaters

ArtAID - A CaringForCambodia Project

Is This Home, Truly?

The Straits Times Life! 18 February 2010

Supreme Showcase of Singapura's Street Soldiers

Nomad's Tribute

Thank you SkateMalaysia

STADIUM 313 @ Somerset

digitaL study sketches

Just cLownin'

Shadows & Scars Video

Nomad Tribute

R.I.P Farhan Kassim (1983-2009)

It was an honor to have known u. I Love You n I Miss You.Rest In Peace. Ride The Skies Bro!

RCGNTN

Last Nite's Session

INDO QUAKE

OLD FAV

Shadow Skaters WaLLpaper for your iPhone

Shadows & Scars Series On Decks

Into the Light...

Out of the darkness.. N into the Light.

Skate-aways

Shadows & Scars

Thanks for the feature www.brachialromantik.de/blog

Thanks for the props wooster coLLective!

NDP 09 - Come together

JKT

Shadows & Scars

Shadows & Scars

MetaL Head!

Singapore Street Festival 09

FuckTheFlu

Forgotten From The Archives

MarryBrown KuLai Utama, Johor, MaLaysia

Hit the Decks 2

Hit the Decks

ART-ILLERY

It was an honor to have known u. I Love You n I Miss You.

Rest In Peace. Ride The Skies Bro!