MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!

Christmas is here again ! May Peace and Joy be with everyone this Christmas :)

WABBIT

Coming up! (Photos taken by Fleecircus)

タヌキ

The Tanuki ( タヌキ) is Japanese for raccoon dog, being part of Japanese folklore. The Tanuki can often be seen outside Japanese restaurants and temples, bearing a big grin, adorned with a straw hat, a sake bottle and extremely huge testicles. There are meanings physically in the anatomy and the way it is portrayed, as well the objects they carry.

From Wikipedia:

The eight traits are (1) a bamboo hat that protects against trouble, (2) big eyes to perceive the environment and help make good decisions, (3) a sake bottle that represents virtue, (4) a big tail that provides steadiness and strength until success is achieved, (5) over-sized testicles that symbolize financial luck, (6) a promissory note that represents trust, (7) a big belly that symbolizes bold decisiveness, and (8) a friendly smile.

A common schoolyard song in Japan (the tune of which can be heard in the arcade game Ponpoko and a variation of which is sung in the Studio Ghibli film Pom Poko) makes explicit reference to the tanuki's anatomy:

Tan Tan Tanuki no kintama wa,

Kaze mo nai no ni,

Bura bura

Roughly translated, this means "Tan-tan-tanuki's testicles, there isn't even any wind but still go swing-swing-swing.

HERO

GICLEE PRINTS

A4 giclee prints available at Woods in the Books, 58 Club Street or email me for details.

BEATS IN THEIR HEADS

OIC 3X3X30 CONTRIBUTION

Contribution to OIC's 3X3X30 exhibition at Asylum. Artwork on 3"X3" paper.

OIC 3RD ANNIVERSARY SILKSCREEN CONTRIBUTION

My submission for OIC's 3rd anniversary silkscreen edition. Awaiting spanking new bags, sketchbooks, anything really to be silk screened! come on down to MAAD to have it done :)

OIC ANNIVERSARY STAMP CONTRIBUTION

My contribution for OIC's 3rd Anniversary stamp collection. Free stampin' available this Saturday at Red Dot Museum. Remember to bring along stuff you want stamped ! :)

TIGER TALES

For Tiger Airways Inflight Magazine Tiger Tales September 09

FEATURED- CULTUREPUSH

Had the privilege to be featured in Culturepush for their banner shuffle. Thanks Michele!

RED

MEOW

CLICK CLICK

HYPERCOLOR - ALICE

Contribution to Hypercolor exhibition at Loft & Public at Haji Lane. A0 sized canvas print and A2 size prints are available for sale.

HYPERCOLOR PREVIEW

Find out who owns this sinister grin at Hypercolor. See you there !

HYPERCOLOR PREVIEW

Hypercolor is an upcoming exhibition that I will be part of, along with 9 other awesome artists, including Mojoko, Mindflyer, Kuanth, Sokkuan, Eeshaun, Sheryo and more. We were given an opportunity to interpret on alphabet each on the theme Hypercolor for the invite as a preview and it was all fun ! Do drop by on the day to to check out the full version or say hello !

Venue : Loft & Public , 16A Haji Lane
Date : 25th June 2009
Time 7pm till late

10TH MAY

ALL SET

All set and ready to go !! Available at MAAD tomorrow :D

PEONY

BATEY WEBSITE

A series of illustration done for Batey Singapore's website in collaboration with Fleecircus. Big thanks to Flee !

BUTTONS SNEAK

Going on sale 2th May at Red Dot Design Museum. Many other buttons to chose from, including those from Fei, Mindflyer and MrB. Do check them out ! :)

ANIMAL VOCABULARY

OIC PORTRAIT DAY POSTER MAY 2009

Illustrated poster for OIC portrait day May 2009.

MONKEY MAGIC - THE CURSE OF MUKADA BY GRANT S CLARK

Some illustrations I did from the book Monkey Magic - The Curse of Mukada by Grant S Clark , Monsoon Publishing. All Rights Reserved to Monsoon Publishing. A percentage of the royalties for the sale of this book goes to conservation charities for orangutans. Please help to spread the importance of conservation. Many thanks to Grant and Phil for the opportunity.