Singapore Design Festival 2007

Synopsis:

Renowned Singapore fashion designer Benny Ong has in the past thirty years established a global brand name. His designs are widely sought after internationally in North America, Europe, Japan and Singapore. He has designed for the late Princess Diana as well as the Duchess of York. In recent years Benny has been drawn again and again to the rich heritage and tradition of textiles in Southeast Asia, particularly Laotian weaving. This project is a close collaboration between SAM, local artist and designer, Benny Ong, and Lao weavers and artisans.

It is a project whereby attempts are made to bridge art, design and craft. Re-Woven is an installation of, what Benny termed as, "woven art" which are creations in textile, traditionally woven in contemporary designs. These designs are an interpretation of inner contemplation, thought, stillness and meditation based on Buddhist thought and philosophy. In focusing on the themes of contemplation, remembrance and reminiscence, his woven art installations provide visitors with both aesthetic and artistic experience, as well as a spatial and spiritual one.