04 May 2013 -The art of the brick exhibition- Nathan Sawaya

On last Saturday, We headed over to the Art  Science of Museum beside Marina Bay Sand for the "the art of the brick " exhibition.I am always amazed of how LEGO can be converted to arts and when I saw that there's such exhibition last year, I am yearned and looking forward to it. As Jyn was still very young last year, I decided to catch this somewhere this year. After knowing that this exhibit is going be extended till end of this month, I am not going to waste any more time and decided to bring Jyn and my mum for this fantastic exhibition.

It was drizzling when we reached there. Not much crowd actually. I guess because this exhibition is going to end prettty soon, maybe that was the reason .

Take note that for Singapore citizen, the ticket will be SGD13 for adult and senior citizen SGD12. Child is $8 and below 2 is free.Wow, this exhibit is highly recommended by CNN :) . There are total of 52 of Nathan's Sawaya 's work which he brought specially here.

It wasn't a big area and the space was divided according to different themes I guess.Before you enter the artist's studio you will briefed by the exhibition attendants of what are the things are allowed inside the hall.Take note that though you can took photograph of the art works, but flash light was not allowed. The only reason I could think of is not to disturb others while appreciating the works.

Some of the works are done by Nathan years back and we were lucky that we need not travel far to USA yet still able to watch his signature pieces  :)

Most of his works are human statues which reflected on his views on human lives and philosophy.And this really had done a great amount of impact during his creation of arts.A famous quote,a picture can speak a millions words and this is certainly true in Nathan Sawaya works.

Amost 90% of his works only work in 1 tone color and what can I say, arts means simple and less is more .

I couldn't agree more. Imagaination is everywhere around us and what we need is to look deeper and we can create anything out of simplicity which looks beyond of what may concur.

My little enginner @ work. Generating ideas , drafting on plan and testing and ...... final product ( with mummy's help of course :)

This is one of kids' favourite. Thanks to nathan whose creativity is far way beyond of any of us can imagine.This is make up of 80,000 pieces of lego blocks.



This is consider as Nathan's most simple art works which is call the "finger maze".

Did anyone of you think that lego can create mazes?I guess kids will be facinated by this 4 pieces of mixed colour mazes.

Anyone guess what this is ? Hint : This can be found on the floor...

It's ...............reflexology time !

Yes Nathan, you are right.We can create ANYTHING out of lego.

  Lego "portrait painting " .This is awesome.

There are of course many more of Nathan Sawaya's work other then I posted here.Do pay a visit if you can till 26 May 2013.

Venue: The Art Science Museum @ marina bay sand

Operating hours : 10 am - 10 pm ( last entry 9 pm )

@Universal Studio Singapore - 28 Oct 12 ( part II)

MUMMmmmmmmY returns ! It was coming to about noon time and it was REALLY HUMID & HOT ! The huge scuplture statues was facinating.

Actually we did not ride most rides , just most sight seeing and take photos.

then we came to a train ride at mummy theme park and decide to ride with Jyn.We really hope he would be obedient enough to sit still beside.

The ride waiting time is 15 mins, ok not too bad.It was around Jyn's afternoon nap time and he looked abit tired , with the humid and hot weather.

We need to give him pacifier to soothe him during the ride.

It was a non bumpy ride, but ride was abit short , whole journey is less than 10 mins.I think this is more suitable for young children . Not much surprises, and I think the black beetles looked extremely fake. If I will be back again , I will give it a miss next time.

Next theme is the Jurassic Park .







We try to make it a quick round as we feel quite exhausted after the long walk under the sun and decide to look for a eatery stop for a quick lunch.

We came to far far away land for a quick lunch and then headed over to the 4D movie of Shrek. It was a 25 mins show.This is quite impressive with the 4 D effects .Jyn was too scared to hear the sound effect . In the end we have to look for priority seats with no movement.I guess due to the cool aircon inside the theatre, Jyn slept during beginning of the show...

Next is the Madagascar theme . It was the show time featuring the penguine, giraffe and friends.It was hilarious with the Penguines dancing around while the spectators took photographs.

Finally , a family photos to end our trip !!

Overall, I think USS tour can be finished about half if the day.It was quite ok, but not specially impressive but still room for  improvement.

Firstly, the staffs who usher tourists for photo taking, isn't friendly at all !

They welcomed guests with black face when at the entrance of USS.

And most staffs lack of experience in guiding the queue as the instruction was not clear. Especially at the 4D Shrek theatre. It was a complete mess when guests are required to stand outside of the dark entrance before the movie start. Some staffs get the guests to sit along the wall, some just scattered around everywhere. When the threatre door is open, I was lost with direction on where to find the priority seats and had to go find the staffs for the seats.

I really hope to visit USS again with more add on and improvement

@Universal Studio SINGAPORE - 28 Oct 2012 ( Part 1) )

This week, we decided to head forward to a new adventurous place which is the USS. Before that , we feel that consider Jyn's age, the theme park may not be suitable for him.After mucn considering as I got a very good discounted rates for 4 and some free coupons for food and merchandise.We decided to move on with the plan.

It's a warm morning and we reached USS just after 9 am. Not many crowds even though it was a sunday .This maybe due to the exam period , haha. That's my point in trying to avoid the peak period of the year.Not too bad.

I stll remember the last one I went is USO year - Osaka Japan,2006

It was a good experience First thing, it is COOL as it is near spring season.

Weather was good and stuffs that were sold in the US is cute especially the pop corn containers.I hope USS will sound how receive good comments.

Jyn Says "HELLO USS, HERE I COME !! "

Jyn was so obessed with any figures that come with 2 arms and 2 legs

and round faces is automatic link to "BEAR" . He quickly run to the gingerbread man featured in Shrek and hugged him "BEAR BEAR !!"

Pop corn van !

I guess this transformer theme ride looks exciting, so decided to quickly queue up to see what's happening. Never expected, when we went inside, the next ride need to wait for 60 mins !!

Forget it , I can't wait for that long considering Jyn is not allow for the ride.

Back to the future theme

@ Hokey Pokey - 20 Oct 2012

HOKEY POKEY @ SUNTEC MALL

We decided to head off to another indoor playground on Saturday after attended John's birthday party 2 weeks ago. I have no idea where this kiddy place is located till I found some direction guidance from one of the mummy blogger and it makes finding the place alot easier.

I always HATED to go Suntec area as I find that it is a far walking distance from Raffles city station.And seems like there's always some stairs which make strollers unaccessible , not children friendly place.

Anyway,I decided to visit the place as seems like by using circle lines (stop at promanade station)it is much convenient as it is just outside the carrefour ( go towards the direction of old town white coffee shop). When we came out just outside the station , unfortunately, the station welcome us with few steps of stairs :( So for mummies who are bringing your stroller along,

please remember to bring a light weight one.

Hokey Pokey is located on the 3rd floor at the MPG area ( near Eng wah cinema ).MPG section

is a very cramp and "maze" shape which you need to walk and turn following the shops flow.

Hokey pokey is just located beside groupon collection counters. When you see lots of people queueing at groupon , you won't miss Hokey pokey.

The Playground is not that big.Just maybe occupy 2 units of big shopfront.Looking through the window, Im fascinate by the toys and the ball playground and some role plays station.

Not a bad choice. I decided not to sign up as memeber as Im not sure how Jyn would love the place. Paid $35 , 3 person for a 2hrs play session.Seems like quite a good deal.

OK, we are READY FOR PLAY !

Jyn wasn't too scared this time round, quite surprising.Initally he was quite refrained from going into the pool of balls.After demonstrating by going into into the pool ourselves , he decided to follow us. The balls are softer compared to polliwogs and MORE BALLS .He truely enjoyed after a few plunges with slides and cover himself full of BALLS.Not long , a caucasian  boy came by and started to play with Jyn.He followed whenever Jyn went. HAHA , Jyn's new international friend.

Jyn was more interested in walking and exploring the green colour steps mat rather than play other toys.

At the centre of the playground had a big set of castle meant for BOYS.

but Jyn just simply not interested.Guess more suitable for kids above 4 yrs old.

He prefered to play kitchen set ....Alright, he's a family young man.

And he loves BALLS .... and can't get away from any sight of anything related to shape of balls and balloons.

Full selections of TOYS and they are neatly laid in each cubicles.

Well done Hokey Pocky.

Jyn just enjoyed using the toy broom to sweep all the area of Hokey Pocky.

Now the area is spick and span . 



The little multi-task fireman playing music and tamborine same time. 

One good thing in Hokey Pokey is there's a cozy reading corner for kids situated right at the end of the playground.Not a wide selection of books but just to keep the child occupy and it's

great time for parents /child's bonding .

 

Another great activty for children.Purpose of the game is to let young children has a basic concept of shapes and colours.This trained their motot skills as well as they need to remove the block from the black velco stitched on the wall.I guess children love to hear the sizzzzzing sound each time the block is remove from the wall. 

BUBBLES TIME !! Hokey Pokey will gether all kids around at the counter for bubble times.I am not

sure which time slots they will have this. Jyn walked quickly to see the magnificent bubbles . He was amazed and Im sure all kids there enjoyed the time with music and chasing after the bubbles.



Overall we do enjoyed ourselves at Hokey Pokey.But seems like 1hr and 45 mins  is enough for us to explore  different toys.We left the place 0.5 hr earlier to catch some snacks and rest at old town coffee shop downstairs. And forgot to mention earlier that the premises provide lockers for your belongings for FREE.

I feel Jyn loves this kind of enviroment as compared to the big crawling adventurous tunnel playgorund.I will need to google more on any playground venue for our future outings.