Wei Leng Tay
Born 1978 in Singapore. Known for photography that captures the mood of cities and the lifestyles of those who live there.
［Residence Program］ Jan 13, 2009〜Mar 29, 2009
Wei Leng Tay Official website
Collaborative artwork with members of the public
The artist photographed 22 groups of people in their everyday home environment, then photographed them again at the museum’s photography studio. The images were displayed via TV monitor at the gallery and were also used to create Wei’s artwork, Where Do We Go From Here?
Workshop
Sharing Your Story in Photographs, February 25 and March 7
School children were each given a disposable camera to photograph anything they wished to at their school and homes. Later in the next session, they selected the images that best told their personal story.
Participants: 11 pupils from Hakata Elementary School (venue: Hakata Elementary School, Lecture Room, Ajibi Lounge)
Talks
January 24
The artist discussed her work to date and ideas for the Fukuoka residency piece.
Participants: 63 general admissions (venue: Ajibi Hall)
March 20
Wei discussed her work at an event related to the 9th Winds of Artist in Residence Part II exhibition.
Participants: 57 (venue: Sculpture Lounge)
Exhibitions
9th Winds of Artist in Residence Part II, March 20 – April 14
The artist displayed her work Where Do We Go From Here? (29 photogaphs and one slideshow) at the Sculpture Lounge. She also showed the results of her workshop Photo Essay in the Lounge M8 space.
