Sun, 6 Oct 2024 | 8am–10am
Meet at Bukit Timah Railway Station (Yard Shelter)
Nearest MRT: King Albert Park MRT Station, Exit A
(Upon exiting, turn left and walk for 5 minutes along Bukit Timah Road. Look out for the landscaped entrance point that will lead you to the Yard Shelter)
Free (registration required)
Image courtesy of Elliott James Ong
Join us for a nature walk and live podcast recording as we journey through the Rail Corridor adjacent to the Clementi Forest—one of Singapore’s few remaining “wild” green spaces. Led by wildlife conservationist Elliott Ong, sound artist Zai Tang and environmentalist Qiyun Woo, this unique experience invites participants to negotiate their personal relationship with nature. How do our actions shape the environment: Is our impulse to intervene with or to conserve the environment around us?
As you explore the Rail Corridor, engage with insights from each guide’s practice, as they offer different ways of considering our impact on this fragile ecosystem. In ways that align with each of their practices, Elliott Ong will share more about the forest’s hidden biodiversity, while Qiyun Woo will encourage us to reflect on sustainable living and environmental stewardship. Zai Tang will guide participants on a soundwalk exercise, sharing how we can cultivate an attuned presence to the subtle soundscapes that often go unnoticed in our fast-paced lives.
This programme invites you to reflect on how art, ecology and habitat intersect, and how we can nurture a deeper connection to our living environment amidst its constant changes.
Speaking of which: B-SIDE extends from the initial conversation recorded between Elliott Ong and Qiyun Woo in Speaking of which—A Living Blueprint, a free audio trail series by The Everyday Museum on the southernmost stretch of the Rail Corridor. Participants are encouraged to download the Echoes app and experience the Speaking of which trail before this nature walk and live podcast recording.
Trail Guidelines
- This session is recommended for ages 13 and above. Participants aged 12 and below must be acocmpanied by an adult
- Please dress comfortably and wear covered walking shoes for this programme.
- Please bring along a water bottle, raincoat and mosquito repellent. This is a shine-only programme. In the event of a sudden onset of rain, participants will be led to seek nearest shelter .
Disclaimer
- By attending this session, you consent that Singapore Art Museum and the programme’s guides will not be liable for any injury, loss or damage that you may sustain from your participation.
Audio Recording
- By attending this programme, you consent to your responses being audio recorded and used by SAM for the conception of a podcast episode that will be made available through SAM’s channels online.
About the Artists
Elliott James Ong is a conservationist and nature guide who is passionate about people, nature and wildlife in Singapore and the wider Southeast Asian region. He enjoys sharing about the rich biodiversity that can be found here with everyday Singaporeans through photography and nature walks.
Instagram: @hiddenwilds
Qiyun Woo is an environmentalist and creative storyteller with a passion for communication climate science through compelling visuals. Woo is best known for her work with The Weird and Wild (@theweirdandwild), an Instagram page that produces accessible environmental content to advocate, educate, and engage communities on climatechange. Woo holds a degree in environmental science from the National University of Singapore and works as a sustainability consultant. Her science communication work has been featured in mainstream publications (The Straits Times, L’Officiel, GRAZIA), exhibitions (with TheGreats.Co, Lendlease), and in collaborations with global brands (Mercedes-Benz, Casetify, Stojo, Decathlon, WWF).
Zai Tang is a multidisciplinary artist based in Singapore. Drawing influence from acoustic ecology, phenomenology, and electronic and experimental music, his practice is grounded in the belief that listening is an invaluable means of attuning to and forming deeper relationships with the worlds we inhabit.
As a collaborator, Zai takes on the roles of composer, sound designer, and musician across various contexts. Recent presentations include No.60 at the Hong Kong Arts Festival (2024) with Pichet Klunchun Dance Company; Sonic Medi(t)ations at the National Gallery Singapore (2023); Escape Velocity V (Solo Version) at the Seoul Museum of Art (2022); and Redder at the Thailand Biennale, Korat (2021).
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