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When, why, and how do artists play a role in the community?
While neighbourhoods in Singapore may appear homogenous, each local community faces a unique set of issues due to its distinct social demographics. There is no fixed formula for creative intervention that conveniently applies to all. In this workshop, Lin Shiyun will share her practice in community engagement and development projects, carried out in public spaces,as a constant search for answers to understand and reorganise social patterns. Through case studies, participants will attempt to unravel the purpose and examine various methods of creative intervention in communities, and question if such intervention is necessary at all.
Note: No prior experience in community engagement and development is needed to attend this workshop. Developed for all ages.
BIOGRAPHY
Lin Shiyun (Singapore) is the Creative Director of 3Pumpkins, an arts company rooted in activating and connecting communities as both creators and audiences of arts. The company’s flagship social practice
Let’s Go Play Outside!is focused on developing resilience in local communities through long-term engagement with children at the neighbourhood playgrounds. Since 2012, Lin has been commissioned by public and private institutions to produce multi-disciplinary participatory programmes. Her most recent works are
Our Time Togetherexploring children’s experiences in grief and loss, and outdoor giant puppet show
The Rubbish Prince. She is currently working with Tzu Chi Foundation (Singapore) on designing a comprehensive arts programme targeted at youth and community participation.