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Programmes - March On 2023

Esplanade Presents

Exhibition | Activity

Kiap Kiap Revolution​​​​: Re-Imagine, Re-Order, Re-Connect

By Jimmy Ong, Tak Takut Kids Club (Singapore)

9 – 19 Mar 2023

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4hrs (free and easy)

Esplanade Courtyard

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Synopsis

“Kiap” (Hokkien): 

1. To squeeze or grip something/somone.
2. Colloquial reference to claw-machine tongs.
3. A connection between people.

In 2021, artist Jimmy Ong and the Tak Takut Kids Club (TTKC) community created mutant dolls out of the many claw-machine toys that were donated to TTKC. They spent time together manually deconstructing and reconstructing the dolls, forming new connections and making discoveries.  This participatory art showcase invites children and adults to spend time together to re-imagine, re-order and re-connect as a larger community.

Recommended Age: All ages
Things to Note:
Accessibility Advisory: We provide a range of access services and relaxed performances for patrons with access needs. For wheelchair-accessible seats, please call Esplanade Customer Experience at 6828 8377 for assistance. Concessions for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and up to one accompanying companion are available. | View our accessibility guide
Artist Information

Jimmy Ong & Tak Takut Kids Club (TTKC)

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This project is co-created by visual artist Jimmy Ong and the community at Tak Takut Kids Club (TTKC), a children’s and youth centre in Boon Lay Drive initiated by 3Pumpkins, a socially engaged arts organisation.

 

Through innovative outreach and development programmes that use collaborative and participatory approaches, TTKC aims to build and provide a happier and safer environment for young persons in vulnerable circumstances to develop and grow. 3Pumpkins is a key partner of Comlink @Jurong West in the exploration of upstream interventions in integrated social support.

Date & Time

9 Mar 2023, Thu

5pm

Esplanade Courtyard

10 Mar 2023, Fri

5pm

Esplanade Courtyard

11 Mar 2023, Sat

5pm

Esplanade Courtyard

12 Mar 2023, Sun

5pm

Esplanade Courtyard

17 Mar 2023, Fri

5pm

Esplanade Courtyard

18 Mar 2023, Sat

5pm

Esplanade Courtyard

19 Mar 2023, Sun

5pm

Esplanade Courtyard
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