27.1.09
Johor Bahru - Customs Checkpoint
Despite the criticism about the departure hall and the twirling highway out, I do like the NEW and IMPROVED customs checkpoint. Goodbye to the dodgy old checkpoint and long walk across the causeway. Okay, I think I'll visit Malaysia more often.
CNY - My Family
with Dad
Yishun. Singapore
with Mum
Yishun. Singapore
with my little brother
Kota Tinggi. Malaysia. (At Grandma's place and we couldn't leave our favourite car alone)
Yishun. Singapore
with Mum
Yishun. Singapore
with my little brother
Kota Tinggi. Malaysia. (At Grandma's place and we couldn't leave our favourite car alone)
18.1.09
Hong Kong - Finale
I'm glad that we made it in time for Macau and spent a good eventful 8 hours walking around the old portugese town. The buildings and streets (with balconies and crystal-clear lamp posts) were so quaint and weathered. Very charming.
The grand finale of the day was Shaun's marriage proposal to Eileen after dinner. Though I had documented the proposal for him, I shouldn't elaborate here. It's too personal.
Here's a picture (taken earlier in the day) I would like to remember them by. In chaos, they found order and in doubt, they found certainty. This moment to me, was perfect.
The grand finale of the day was Shaun's marriage proposal to Eileen after dinner. Though I had documented the proposal for him, I shouldn't elaborate here. It's too personal.
Here's a picture (taken earlier in the day) I would like to remember them by. In chaos, they found order and in doubt, they found certainty. This moment to me, was perfect.
Hong Kong - Chungking Mansion
36-44 Nathan Road. Tsim Sha Tsui.
My initial plan was to find any hostel here upon arrival (that was before Kobe came into picture) in Hong Kong. And strangely on my last day, I arrive at this building cos Shaun & Eileen were putting up at the Imperial Hotel next door. I couldn't stop raving about the proximity until he said he hadn't watch Chungking Express and neither had he any idea what I was talking about. Suddenly I could hear my manager's voice nagging at me - about how messy the place is and how I'm in my own world blah blah blah... haha. ok I'll leave this place alone. But before that, I've already taken countless pictures of myself with people rushing by like there's no tomorrow.
Imperial Hotel lobby.
I was too excited and too early.
Breakfast with Eileen.
I couldn't keep my eyes off her. It's not just her flawless face. I think I'm particularly drawn to her (since the day Shaun showed me a picture of her on flickr) for no specific reason. Perhaps, it's her composure.
My initial plan was to find any hostel here upon arrival (that was before Kobe came into picture) in Hong Kong. And strangely on my last day, I arrive at this building cos Shaun & Eileen were putting up at the Imperial Hotel next door. I couldn't stop raving about the proximity until he said he hadn't watch Chungking Express and neither had he any idea what I was talking about. Suddenly I could hear my manager's voice nagging at me - about how messy the place is and how I'm in my own world blah blah blah... haha. ok I'll leave this place alone. But before that, I've already taken countless pictures of myself with people rushing by like there's no tomorrow.
Imperial Hotel lobby.
I was too excited and too early.
Breakfast with Eileen.
I couldn't keep my eyes off her. It's not just her flawless face. I think I'm particularly drawn to her (since the day Shaun showed me a picture of her on flickr) for no specific reason. Perhaps, it's her composure.
Hong Kong - Sunday Morning
Last morning stroll from Causeway Bay >> Wan Chai >> Admiralty. I love how the sun slowly makes its way onto the empty streets and corners. A very subtle morning call. Missing Hong Kong already...
17.1.09
Hong Kong - The Tram, The Escalator and The Rooftop Garden
We decided that the night was still young and we could do something that we don't usually have time for. Like, doing nothing for a change. haa.. after a tram ride and some escalators later, we ended up at the rooftop garden (Fringe Club), fantacizing about living in those apartment units behind us. "Wouldn't it be nice if..."
After putting the camera on timer, I made the couple continue with picture-taking while I took a sip of tea. No one was looking at the camera - that was a moment when our parallel lives converged.
Eileen & Shaun... shall live in one of the apartments around Central one day. And they WILL invite me to their place very often.
After putting the camera on timer, I made the couple continue with picture-taking while I took a sip of tea. No one was looking at the camera - that was a moment when our parallel lives converged.
Eileen & Shaun... shall live in one of the apartments around Central one day. And they WILL invite me to their place very often.
Hong Kong - The Pawn
www.thepawn.com.hk
62 Johnston Road. Wan Chai.
T. (852) 28663444
I walked by this building several times but didn't have the courage to walk in alone. I began to enjoy the elevated view from the tram - every time at the turn, I felt that my fingers could have a brush at the walls... if I stretch my hand far enough.
SO!!! I was delighted when Shaun and Eileen had no dinner plans that very night they arrived! Wine & dine by the balcony (2/F), watching the busy traffic pass us by... I suspect that's how the travellers who visited the Red Dot in Singapore feels Especially those who chill at Boulevard, sipping Hoe Garden by 5pm and watching us rush our hearts out at work upstairs. GULP.
62 Johnston Road. Wan Chai.
T. (852) 28663444
I walked by this building several times but didn't have the courage to walk in alone. I began to enjoy the elevated view from the tram - every time at the turn, I felt that my fingers could have a brush at the walls... if I stretch my hand far enough.
SO!!! I was delighted when Shaun and Eileen had no dinner plans that very night they arrived! Wine & dine by the balcony (2/F), watching the busy traffic pass us by... I suspect that's how the travellers who visited the Red Dot in Singapore feels Especially those who chill at Boulevard, sipping Hoe Garden by 5pm and watching us rush our hearts out at work upstairs. GULP.
Hong Kong - FOTAN Open House
www.fotanian.com
I set off in search of FOTAN, thinking that I would move on to 1a:space (www.oneaspace.org.hk) at Ma Tau Kok by late afternoon. I was so wrong. Haaa... By the time I was done, Shaun & Eileen had arrived in Hong Kong. In all, I've spent almost 7 hours at FOTAN!! That was when I started wondering how my space will look like if I had a studio there.
NOTE 1: LIFT LOBBY
I stupidly waited for the lift door to open!! HA!! Turn out that, you need to manually slide open and close the 2 metal gates to get in and out the lift!! Then as advised, get to the 18th floor and slowly take the stairs down to visit the rest of the studios. Sometimes I do enjoy a moment like that - amused with something and laughing at myself.
NOTE 2: STAIRWAY
There are dark corners in between swing doors and a little curb at the end of the last step. Be careful of the swing door as someone might be pushing it from the opposite side and you might get knocked.
NOTE 3: SIGHT & SMELL
What's bizarre about FOTAN is the coexistence of art studios and other tenants in the industrial estate. Unlike Beijing's 798 Art District where old factories were cleared and converted into galleries/studios, FOTAN juxtaposes The Artist, The Butcher, The Metal Man, The Printer, The Rice Dumpling Seller all into one area.
For detailed map, check out: www.fotanian.com/map.php
Studio Bibliothèque
studiobibliotheque.blogspot.com
Unit 12, 18/F, Block B, Wah Luen Industrial Centre.
15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung Street. Fo Tan.
MOUNTAIN LOFT
www.wongtinyan.com
Unit 7, 17/F, Block B, Wah Luen Industrial Centre.
15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung Street. Fo Tan.
LEE'S WORKSHOP
Unit 14, 12/F, Block B, Wah Luen Industrial Centre.
15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung Street. Fo Tan.
917° PLAYGROUND
Unit 15, 13/F, Block B, Wah Luen Industrial Centre.
15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung Street. Fo Tan.
818 STUDIO
Unit 18, 8/F, Block B, Wah Luen Industrial Centre.
15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung Street. Fo Tan.
I love sunlight and shadow play. Accompanying me through out the lonely walk from 18 floors down Block B and then 18 floors down Block A was none other than The Sun - awaiting my visit at every window.
YILIU PAINTING FACTORY
Unit 21, 15/F, Block A, Wah Luen Industrial Centre.
15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung Street. Fo Tan.
STUDIO 1023
chowchunfai.com
Unit 23, 10/F, Block A, Wah Luen Industrial Centre.
15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung Street. Fo Tan.
What a coincidence. I saw his works in one one the Italian gallery at Moganshan, Shanghai. I remember Jenny singing the Old Shanghai tune to Irene & me. This time round, he exhibited his paintings with the song in DVD format. O!! I love those platform with drawers for archiving.
Great view...
VONNIE
I bumped into this nice stranger after visiting 30 over studios of the entire Wah Luen Industrial Centre (Block A & Block B). She said her friends have left cos the smell was affecting them. So we decided to check out the rest of the studios together. Pretty amazing how we clicked and kept each other company through the stairs and lifts of various obscure spaces.
35GROUP
Unit 4, 5/F Block A, Wah Sang Industrial Centre
14-18 Wong Chuk Yeung Street. Fo Tan.
L'EAU
Unit D35, 20/F Block D, Wah Lok Industrial Centre
35 Shan Mei Street. Fo Tan.
THE PHOTOCRAFTERS X WORK AND WORKSHOP
www.thephotocrafters.com
Unit 6, 1/F Block A, Veristrong Industrial Center
34-36 Au Pui Wan Street. Fo Tan.
I set off in search of FOTAN, thinking that I would move on to 1a:space (www.oneaspace.org.hk) at Ma Tau Kok by late afternoon. I was so wrong. Haaa... By the time I was done, Shaun & Eileen had arrived in Hong Kong. In all, I've spent almost 7 hours at FOTAN!! That was when I started wondering how my space will look like if I had a studio there.
NOTE 1: LIFT LOBBY
I stupidly waited for the lift door to open!! HA!! Turn out that, you need to manually slide open and close the 2 metal gates to get in and out the lift!! Then as advised, get to the 18th floor and slowly take the stairs down to visit the rest of the studios. Sometimes I do enjoy a moment like that - amused with something and laughing at myself.
NOTE 2: STAIRWAY
There are dark corners in between swing doors and a little curb at the end of the last step. Be careful of the swing door as someone might be pushing it from the opposite side and you might get knocked.
NOTE 3: SIGHT & SMELL
What's bizarre about FOTAN is the coexistence of art studios and other tenants in the industrial estate. Unlike Beijing's 798 Art District where old factories were cleared and converted into galleries/studios, FOTAN juxtaposes The Artist, The Butcher, The Metal Man, The Printer, The Rice Dumpling Seller all into one area.
For detailed map, check out: www.fotanian.com/map.php
Studio Bibliothèque
studiobibliotheque.blogspot.com
Unit 12, 18/F, Block B, Wah Luen Industrial Centre.
15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung Street. Fo Tan.
MOUNTAIN LOFT
www.wongtinyan.com
Unit 7, 17/F, Block B, Wah Luen Industrial Centre.
15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung Street. Fo Tan.
LEE'S WORKSHOP
Unit 14, 12/F, Block B, Wah Luen Industrial Centre.
15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung Street. Fo Tan.
917° PLAYGROUND
Unit 15, 13/F, Block B, Wah Luen Industrial Centre.
15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung Street. Fo Tan.
818 STUDIO
Unit 18, 8/F, Block B, Wah Luen Industrial Centre.
15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung Street. Fo Tan.
I love sunlight and shadow play. Accompanying me through out the lonely walk from 18 floors down Block B and then 18 floors down Block A was none other than The Sun - awaiting my visit at every window.
YILIU PAINTING FACTORY
Unit 21, 15/F, Block A, Wah Luen Industrial Centre.
15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung Street. Fo Tan.
STUDIO 1023
chowchunfai.com
Unit 23, 10/F, Block A, Wah Luen Industrial Centre.
15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung Street. Fo Tan.
What a coincidence. I saw his works in one one the Italian gallery at Moganshan, Shanghai. I remember Jenny singing the Old Shanghai tune to Irene & me. This time round, he exhibited his paintings with the song in DVD format. O!! I love those platform with drawers for archiving.
Great view...
VONNIE
I bumped into this nice stranger after visiting 30 over studios of the entire Wah Luen Industrial Centre (Block A & Block B). She said her friends have left cos the smell was affecting them. So we decided to check out the rest of the studios together. Pretty amazing how we clicked and kept each other company through the stairs and lifts of various obscure spaces.
35GROUP
Unit 4, 5/F Block A, Wah Sang Industrial Centre
14-18 Wong Chuk Yeung Street. Fo Tan.
L'EAU
Unit D35, 20/F Block D, Wah Lok Industrial Centre
35 Shan Mei Street. Fo Tan.
THE PHOTOCRAFTERS X WORK AND WORKSHOP
www.thephotocrafters.com
Unit 6, 1/F Block A, Veristrong Industrial Center
34-36 Au Pui Wan Street. Fo Tan.
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