Republic of Pulau Semakau

Republic of Pulau Semakau The Story About People and their Trash. Dustbin Heads speak to you @ http://awzinkie.com/photos/rops/ Thank you.

http://ishoothabits.com/republicofpulausemakau/


The things we throw away tell much about who we are. Dustbins are, essentially, a part of one’s personal space, almost akin to a type of ‘identity autopsy’. Through photographs of trash and their environment, viewers are exposed to things owned and disowned by different people. Pieced together, this body of work relates to issues of waste managemen

t in Singapore — to realise things that we as individuals discard will collectively contribute to Singapore’s only landfill on offshore island, Pulau Semakau. In 1999, after having exhausted the landfills on mainland Singapore, Singapore then created a offshore landfill by enclosing Pulau Semakau and a small adjacent island with a rock bund. In this light, we, could all be considered ‘Founders’ of this island. It has never occurred to us where all these rubbish end up in land-scarce and over-populated Singapore. Hopefully these dustbins will form a reality check for all of us. Aw Zinkie, 2012 (Singapore)
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Dec 2013: http://sobadsogood.com/2013/12/09/singaporeans-wear-dustbins-on-their-head-to-prove-a-point-aw-zinkie-photographer-republic-of-pulau-semakau/

Nov 2013: The Sunday Times Magazine, UK: 2pp Feature under 'Spectrum'
Also featured in digital version. June 2013: http://fightingtheboredom.com/republic-of-pulau-by-semakau-zinkie-aw/

Jan 2013 Magazine: CATALOG magazine (Singapore) with other Noise SG participants

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03-04 Nov 2012 Showcase: Gardens by the Bay, The Meadows, SINGAPORE, as part of the Clean and Green Singapore (2013) exhibition and installation by Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources

24 Aug 2012: Wall to Watch

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06 Jul - 27 Jul 2012: Group Exhibition at 5footway.inn, Atelier, SINGAPORE

24 May 2012: Encountering Urbanization: Confronting the experiment – and experience – of urbanization
City Beautiful: Understanding Art, Understanding Singapore


15 May 2012: xinmedia.com
廢物?藝術!時間無法分解的生命反思


13 May 2012 Feature: Culturepush tracks cool stuff in art, culture and design in Singapore.


MAGAZINE May 2012 Issue: Specialised fashion, lifestyle and design, architecture magazine that is published in Taiwan.



05 May 2012 Feature: DAILY BLOG PHOTOGRAPHER – AW ZINKIE /
The online fashion magazine that showcases new emerging talent alongside the established.


MAGAZINE 30 Apr 2012: Weekend Weekly 第660期《新假期》Hong Kong.


03 May 2012: http://1800recycling.com


11 Apr 2012: Freshgrads.sg, Singapore. A lifestyle and career advancement portal for graduates with fresh ideas!


02 Apr 2012: Karmaloop Blog, Boston.


30 Mar 2012 Feature: 放泥就可 - fun way to get inspired. - 丟什麼像什麼,和你的垃圾桶合照的攝影作品


30 Mar 2012 Feature: 'If it’s incredible and it’s on the web, we’ll cover it. Our seamless mix of concept designs and (actual) awe-inspiring products results in a vivid bazaar to be enjoyed as you wish.'


29 Mar 2012 Feature: “TheHoopla.com.au is an online news and magazine site for a community of wise, warm, witty and wonderful women.


28 Mar 2012 Feature: 宅宅新聞

27 Mar 2012 Feature: niusnews [垃圾臉譜]


28 Mar 2012 Feature: mrkate.com


23 Mar 2012 Feature: Gentside.

21 Mar 2012 Feature: With 37,000,000 monthly views, TrendHunter.com is the world's largest, most popular trend community. (Toronto, Canada)


21 Mar 2012 Feature: PetaPixel, a blog about photography geared towards tech-savvy photo-enthusiasts.


21 Mar 2012 Feature: PSFK, the go-to source for new ideas and inspiration for creative professionals.


21 Mar 2012 Feature: Arthouse blog by www.sebastiancollier.com


19 Mar 2012 Feature : (Like the writeup!) Flavorpill covers cultural events, art, books, music, and world news.


16 Mar 2012 Feature : Fubiz.net. Since 2005, the site Fubiz platform is a subject-centered world of graphic, urban culture, product trends and digital arts.


14 Mar 2012 Feature : Blog that examines the art and politics of the world through the lens of garbage (like!!!)


13 Mar 2012 Feature : French blog, ufunk.net



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14 Mar - 29 Apr : Exhibition at CrazyWorld Cafe, SINGAPORE


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09 Mar 2012 Feature : TogTech, a photography gadget blog (Norway)


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06 Mar 2012 Talk at Platform: http://www.facebook.com/events/112749438852259/
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08 Mar 2012 Feature : CMYBacon.com (New York)


28 Feb 2012 Feature : designboom, based in Italy, Milan


22 Feb 2012 Feature : Lianhe Zaobao, Chinese Press, Singapore


20 Feb 2012 Feature : Invisible Photographer Asia


18 Feb 2012 Feature : Straits Times STOMP, Singapore Seen


********* First Showcase ***********************************
16 Feb - 4 Mar : Group Showcase at Goodman Arts Centre, SINGAPORE

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20/08/2021

Fast-forward to 9 years later - Tech is good! :) Did you miss us? :) Stay tuned, I miss those narratives too!

[Open Jio from I Shoot Habits - Zinkie Aw Photographer] Hello Earth! I will be spilling some snippets of behind-the-scen...
20/08/2021

[Open Jio from I Shoot Habits - Zinkie Aw Photographer] Hello Earth! I will be spilling some snippets of behind-the-scenes and sharing how I brought to fruition my body of work(s) through the years at next Sat's (28 Aug, 10AM) upcoming virtual talk, titled 'Portrait of Inspiration'.

The Canon Youth Photography Awards 2021 that targets teens aged 12-25 is meaningfully brought to you by Canon Singapore and supported by nEbO. Hope to virtual-meet with you at the short session, please! :) You may sign up here: https://www.nebo.sg/programmes/life-ready/canon-youth-photography-awards/workshops

For info on the i) Workshops, ii) Competition and iii) Mentorship programme:
https://www.nebo.sg/event-details/canon-youth-photography-awards-2021

Submissions for the competition are open till Sep 30, 2021, 23:59 PM. Looking forward to be energised by your slice of inspiration!

Here’s an exciting line-up of free Zoom workshops for our young photographers*! In line with our Canon Youth Photography Awards (CYPA) 2021, we will be getting professional photographers to share expert tips on how you can better prepare for the competition.

Hosted by world-renowned industry professionals with several photographic accolades under their belts, get first-hand insights into the industry from these experts and enhance your photography skills. 📷

🌟 All participants of CYPA 2021 will also receive a 1-year complimentary nEbO membership**!

Sign up for the workshops here: https://bit.ly/2021CYPA_Workshops

This event is supported by nEbO.

*Only for youths aged 25 and below.
**Terms and Conditions apply.

We are now in 2016! Look how far we have come.., and the stories we have told since 2012. Thank you all for the years of...
24/02/2016

We are now in 2016! Look how far we have come.., and the stories we have told since 2012. Thank you all for the years of love! I Shoot Habits - Zinkie Aw Photographer

Our latest issue is out, with a photo from Zinkie Aw (I Shoot Habits - Zinkie Aw Photographer), whose Republic of Pulau Semakau's series explores the link between our identity and trash.

Also in this issue: i Light Marina Bay, City Hall's hottest openings and where to go in Japan and Phuket.

Can't find your copy? Download the free PDF herehttp://asia-city.com/pdf/SGmagazine_695.pdf

Seasickness
21/01/2016

Seasickness

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/04/washed-up-alejandro-duran/
19/04/2015

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/04/washed-up-alejandro-duran/

Working along a single stretch of coastline in Sian Ka’an, Mexico’s largest federally-protected reserve, artist Alejandro Duran collects countless bits of trash that washes up from locations around the world. So far he's discovered plastic debris from dozens of countries on this shore of

Thank you Yenlin for the photos! Last day of exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore before the Singapore Interna...
30/11/2014

Thank you Yenlin for the photos! Last day of exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore before the Singapore International Photography Festival wraps!

01/10/2014

https://www.facebook.com/ishoothabits
HOLAAA... I AM HERE NOW! Please help to like it if you like your Habits! :)

I SHOOT HABITS.

Singaporean visual artist Zinkie Aw and her quirky spins on Society’s habits.

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Lovin this sport! Thanks to post shared by http://www.blogto.com/city/2014/08/toronto_wins_big_with_new_anti-litter_ad_c...
31/08/2014

Lovin this sport! Thanks to post shared by
http://www.blogto.com/city/2014/08/toronto_wins_big_with_new_anti-litter_ad_campaign/

A City of Toronto anti-littering campaign doesn't sound like it'd generate much interest (just more finger-waving from the town that hates fun), but occasionally clever creative work can overcome even the most bring of subjects. Such is the case with Live Green Toronto's new anti-litter ads, which a…

Happy Lunar Chinese New Year from Singapore! Republic of Pulau Semakau was featured in The Sunday Times UK last month in...
31/01/2014

Happy Lunar Chinese New Year from Singapore! Republic of Pulau Semakau was featured in The Sunday Times UK last month in print and online edition, cheers and thanks!

Here's to more trash heads coming your way this year! :)

With love, Zinks

26/01/2014

This petition will help to create a law that will forbid the use, sales and productions of plastic bags on the island of Bali, if we get 1 million signatures.

Liking the writeup ;) Thanks Alex!
28/12/2013

Liking the writeup ;) Thanks Alex!

Singaporean photographer Aw Zinkie wanted locals become aware of how their lifestyle and rubbish was having a detrimental impact to their environment. In a world that is driven more and more around...

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