About FERRY
FERRY is an installation artist, musician, producer and collaborator. Her work ranges from collaborative performances with various musicians to large-scale installations and devised works. Focusing on developing good ideas and stories regardless of form, she hopes to develop and grow her vision to showcase sound in a new light, as well as devise pieces to challenge and change perspectives on social issues. As a teaching artist, she firmly believes in passing on knowledge, engaging the community and sharing ideas. More can be found at http://www.meetferry.com.
About Kamini Ramachandran
Kamini Ramachandran is a master storyteller who tells stories that stem from India and Southeast Asia. Through Moonshadow Stories, she pioneered storytelling for adult audiences in Singapore and is influenced by her Malaysian childhood, with plenty of lesser known tales from the Nusantara to share. Known for her site-specific and in-gallery storytelling, she breathes life into artefacts, objects and spaces through story walks and multi-sensory tours. She enjoys collaborating with artists from different genres and experimenting with the application of oral storytelling through other mediums. She is the Creative Producer of StoryFest Singapore and founded The Storytelling Centre Ltd to support the Young Storytellers Mentorship Programme, which nurtures emerging artists. You can find out more about her work at https://www.facebook.com/MoonShadowStories and https://www.instagram.com/kaministoryteller
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Do you like cats? Y / N
Are you driven, meticulous, organised and take initiatives? Y / N
Are you independent and self-motivated? Y / N
Are you not afraid of long hours but with good reason? Y / N
*If you answered YES to 4 or more, congratulations! This job is 50% compatible for you.*
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Bonus: If you have fingers that are nimble plus 20%.
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PROJECT TITLE:
O/Aural Waves
– This performance / installation sees master storyteller Kamini Ramachandran and interdisciplinary artist FERRY come together to present an original and newly devised work that combines storytelling, theatre and live foley.
– First edition performed at Esplanade Concourse Oct 2019.
https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/exchange/2019/o-aural-waves
– Second edition is now being developed and will be an upscaled version.
Intern fee:
$1200
Duration:
15 Jan - 22 March
Requirements:
– Portfolio of works (can be an ig account)
– CV
– Currently attending an arts course / school or applying for an arts course / school an advantage but not necessary.
– Have had prior experience working on arts projects whatever the form or medium a plus.
We are looking for a multi-hyphenated artist intern, an inter-disciplinary, someone who does many things and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty, shows initiative and problem solves on the fly. If you constantly learn, observe and try, we want you!
You will be directly assisting with the project involving established artists in their field – Kamini Ramachandran, FERRY, Irfan Kasban, Edric Hwang and more.
Notes:
– You won’t be needed everyday from 15 Jan to 7th March (likely 3 times a week max) and the schedule will be out later this month.
– For March 9th - 22nd, (14 full days) you will be required for longer hours and everyday for the duration of the installation.
– You will also have to gallery sit as well. The installation is complex and will require some technical knowledge. Therefore we want someone directly involved with the work development to babysit the baby.
What you can expect during show week:
PREP:
8th March: 12pm - 6pm
(to pack items for bump in into Artshouse)
BUMP IN:
9th - 12th March: 10am -10pm
Gallery sitting / FOH:
13th - 15th March: 12pm - 10pm
16th - 19th March: 12pm - 9pm
20th - 22nd March: 12pm - 10pm
*subject to change but these are the maximum hours.
Some more notes:
- You will be gallery sitting solo, lead artist will come by now and then for a couple hours at a time / during lunch or dinner hours for you to take a break.
- For days that you are required to transport bulky items that requires you to take a grab, transportation is claimable.
- Pre 9th March, you will work at the artist's studio which is located near sixth avenue, Turf City. The studio is a 15 min walk from the bus stop.
Your main responsibilities:
– Assist artists – Ferry & Irfan in manpower for installation.
– Collecting / sourcing for materials and props
– Carrying, hanging, packing etc.
– Ideas and inputs welcome
– Problem solving on the fly
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You may also be needed for other aspects of the project such as audio tech (if you have experience), running errands such as buying items, food etc.
As rule of thumb with us, whatever you do is what we ourselves would do if you are not around to assist. We respect everyone who has the right attitude and learns along the way. We don't care about you making mistakes but we do care about honesty and taking responsibility for the tasks you are assigned.
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