tcc - The Connoisseur Concerto, the leading purveyor of gourmet coffees in Singapore, in collaboration with the Centre for Fathering Singapore (CFF), an organization that has dedicated ten years to promoting responsible fatherhood in Singapore, is pleased to announce a new collaborative art project entitled “My Father My Art: a joint artistic collaboration”. This family themed art project is aimed at strengthening and showcasing the varied and unique platforms that exist between a father and his child. It is especially meaningful since 19 June is Father’s Day and the organizer has chosen the last week of June for this event since many families are traveling overseas for the holidays.
The project will result in a public art exhibition displaying 100x100cm abstract works of art produced by 25 fathers and their children, with participants selected by the CFF. The families involved reflect a diverse range of backgrounds, and include the likes of Mr Richard Eu of Eu Yan Sang, Mr Arthur Tay of One 15 Marina and many more fathers and child pairs who will be participating. The work will be produced under the expert guidance of well-known Singapore based UK artist Ann Healey. During two workshop sessions the father and child pairing will learn the creative process to develop an abstract piece of art. While the end result will be a painting, this art project will be instrumental in teaching fathers and their children numerous valuable skills to build healthy family relationships during this memorable creative experience.
To be successful, the father and child team will need to break down emotional barriers and traditional roles of authority, communicate openly and learn from each other to develop a cohesive work of art that allows both to shine. As a result, a far stronger bond should develop between each father and his child as they journey through this creative experience together.
Spokesperson’s and Board Director, Mr Richard Hoon, Centre for Fathering, states, "We have initiated many father child bonding experiences, however this is the first time we have an event that focuses on art. We hope this event conceptualized and organized by art-management.com, and presented by tcc –The Connoisseur Concerto will encourage fathers to seek more thoughtful and creative ways to have memorable experiences and time with their children.”
The completed artworks will be exhibited for the public. For all artworks sold, 70 percent of the proceeds will go to the CFF. The CFF will use the funds to develop new projects to inspire memorable family experiences, support fathers to cope with the demands of parenting, and develop creative ways for strengthening healthy family relationships.
