As the River Flows
14, 15, 21, 22 Jan 2022
5–9.30pm
Asian Civilisations Museum, Level 2, River Room
A collaborative project led by composer Chong Li-Chuan and multi-disciplinary artist Casey Chen, As the River Flows presents a unique sound and light experience inspired by stories, sound, and oral histories of the Singapore River.
Navigate the past, present, and future of the river through the artists’ intervention and go with the flow in the ACM River Room.
Casey Chen is a multidisciplinary visual artist. Inspired by novelty and fresh ideas, he creates happy pieces with a story to tell. Since graduating from RMIT with a Bachelor of Design over two decades ago, he has been actively involved in the different areas of the art and design scene in Singapore and overseas. His works include brand, furniture, jewellery and product design, as well as sculptures, and three books. Chen has also been commissioned to create sculptures for Total Defence Day – 2010 and Roche Singapore’s 10 Years in Singapore.
Chong Li-Chuan is a Singaporean composer who is passionate about philosophy, culture, and the arts. Chong's career in music and sound started in the late 1990s, working as a composer and sound designer in collaboration with practitioners in theatre, dance, spoken word, architecture, design, and visual art. His activities run the gamut of music composition, sound design, site-specific art, installation, free improvisation, and collaborative work exploring the conversations to be had between music and sound, and across different modes of expression. Chong's works have been presented in the UK, Japan, and Singapore.
