It was supposed to be a union. Then there is this "inter-dependence", and eventually it leads to "freedom".
�F �� �� �� - ԭ �� һ �w, Ȼ �� ׃ �� "�� �� �� ��", �� �� ��" �� ��".
Saturday, November 11, 2006
studio LDA - looking through life - modern marriage
It was supposed to be a union. Then there is this "inter-dependence", and eventually it leads to "freedom".
�F �� �� �� - ԭ �� һ �w, Ȼ �� ׃ �� "�� �� �� ��", �� �� ��" �� ��".
studio LDA - looking through life - birthday everyday
"Birthday" in Chinese actually reads life-day too. Thus, I give myself a little celebration every day.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
studio LDA - looking through life - untitled
Look carefully and you will feel. When you try too hard to explain, you would see no more; one day I saw my three years old daughter caressing her one month old sister.
studio LDA - looking through life - no snow white
A bird got into our house one day. My sister told me “Don’t be silly! You are no Snow White.”
studio LDA - looking through life - dancing in the storm
Let’s dance. Even in the storm.
Life is not going to get better because you are sorrowful.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
studio LDA – Architecture means business
Yes, of course architecture is a business. But when there is no more architecture but business, would you still do it. What does it mean?
1. A friend said he is a high class draftsman. ( The client is the architect)
2. …………………………….. (You may fill in this blank. )
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1. A friend said he is a high class draftsman. ( The client is the architect)
2. …………………………….. (You may fill in this blank. )
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studio LDA – Learning from my daughter
-Picture of my 3 years old daughter and our baby girl-
While my wife and I tried to teach the 3 yrs old daughter everything we know, we can, we often get some ridiculous non compliance. She tested our patience and our principles of parenting and education. That’s only one.
Look at the non compliances carefully; I realize it may be just a different way of looking at the world that we can learn from.
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studio LDA – The making of mass model
Malaysia’s buildings are often lacking intensity in detail. No money? No time? No concerns?
The end results? Looked pretty much like mass models.
Truly massive, I mean in real scale.
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The end results? Looked pretty much like mass models.
Truly massive, I mean in real scale.
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studio LDA – The beginning of night mare
Do you notice?
It is not necessary right to do things right. And it is not necessary wrong to do things wrong. When these scenarios happen so frequent, and taken for granted by some “willful” and powerful people, the social order changes.
This marks only the beginning of a night mare….. It worries me.
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It is not necessary right to do things right. And it is not necessary wrong to do things wrong. When these scenarios happen so frequent, and taken for granted by some “willful” and powerful people, the social order changes.
This marks only the beginning of a night mare….. It worries me.
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Saturday, September 02, 2006
studio LDA - Write and share
Write and share.
I have a confession.
I have always been fearful of writing and I have succumbed to this fear for a long time. I write only very slowly and my writing is bad. But the urge to share my opinions and learning has grown much larger than my fear these days. And I decided if I could write sincerely, it’s still worth it if everybody else thinks my writing is rubbish. That’s how hard it is writing for me.
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I have a confession.
I have always been fearful of writing and I have succumbed to this fear for a long time. I write only very slowly and my writing is bad. But the urge to share my opinions and learning has grown much larger than my fear these days. And I decided if I could write sincerely, it’s still worth it if everybody else thinks my writing is rubbish. That’s how hard it is writing for me.
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studio LDA - Flying the national flag
Flying the national flag
Come 31st August 06, “Merdeka”, the Malaysia independent day. A minister reported to have accused the public of not raising the flag for the month of celebration.
Well, I think if the deed is not out of appreciation from the heart, it really make no sense flying the flag.
However, as the minister is so sensitive, he might have already begun to ask himself why. This might be a good gauge for the current pool of votes going to the ruling party. Maybe it got to do with the oil price, the inflation, unemployment… I don’t know.
I think most people kind of mixed up between the concept of country and government. Most, I believe would not have any problem loving this land, the people, the culture, even though they may not agree with the government. As a matter of fact, the more you love this country, probably the more demanding you would be out of the government.
Just to let the whole world know, I love you, Malaysia.
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Come 31st August 06, “Merdeka”, the Malaysia independent day. A minister reported to have accused the public of not raising the flag for the month of celebration.
Well, I think if the deed is not out of appreciation from the heart, it really make no sense flying the flag.
However, as the minister is so sensitive, he might have already begun to ask himself why. This might be a good gauge for the current pool of votes going to the ruling party. Maybe it got to do with the oil price, the inflation, unemployment… I don’t know.
I think most people kind of mixed up between the concept of country and government. Most, I believe would not have any problem loving this land, the people, the culture, even though they may not agree with the government. As a matter of fact, the more you love this country, probably the more demanding you would be out of the government.
Just to let the whole world know, I love you, Malaysia.
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studio LDA - a crooked bridge
A crooked bridge.
A group of friends happened to talk about the much disputed new causeway bridge connecting Malaysia with Singapore. There were some interesting opinions raised about this bridge. They said if the curve bridge is built;
1. It would be a permanent symbol of disagreement between the two countries.
2. It would be a neat sculpture symbolising the contorted politics.
What do you think?
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A group of friends happened to talk about the much disputed new causeway bridge connecting Malaysia with Singapore. There were some interesting opinions raised about this bridge. They said if the curve bridge is built;
1. It would be a permanent symbol of disagreement between the two countries.
2. It would be a neat sculpture symbolising the contorted politics.
What do you think?
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studio LDA - living a life
Living a life
We all work so that we can live a life. But you are only given 1 day off every 20 working days, I guess there is very little life out of this living. Unless you love this job so much. Really, live a life, my friend.
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We all work so that we can live a life. But you are only given 1 day off every 20 working days, I guess there is very little life out of this living. Unless you love this job so much. Really, live a life, my friend.
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studio LDA - Two short stories about a can of coke
The original script is contained in the coke can.
Two short stories about a can of coke
The first is a memory snapped off a movie I watched long ago: “Not one less” by Zhang Yi Mou. The scene of the can of coke was but a side event. Shot of a group of students and a rather unqualified, made good temporary teacher hesitated if to buy two cans of coke to be shared among ten to twenty students. They did. So everybody had a sip of it. That had in turn reduced the fund they were trying to pool as bus fare for the teacher to go down town to look for a student, whom had been sent by his father to work in a factory, illegally, as he was underage.
The second is a scene of which I have part witness at my father’s provision shop on 19/8/06. My young cousin aged 13 lend a Game-boy machine worth about RM500 , which don’t belong to him, to his friend. His mum urged him not to do it. In frustration of my auntie’s nagging, he conveniently took a can of coke and threw it on his mum, just as convenient as he took this drink whenever he wanted, usually during breakfast at my father’s shop. My auntie later relayed the story to me and my wife. Her eyes were red, almost with tears.
When she was gone, I noticed a dented can of coke on the front counter. I asked my mum if this was the can. “Yes” my mum said. I drank the can of warm coke, sharing it with my mum, and my three year old daughter. My daughter loved it. I didn’t ask my mum. But it taste horrible. I think maybe because it wasn’t chilled.
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New family members
New family members
Proudly present two new family members (puppies).
Milo and Vico with me and my daughter.
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Saturday, August 05, 2006
PEPS - public education programmes
Public Education Programme
Forthcoming: In month Sept we shall be starting with our PEPS ( Public Education Programme) :-
PEP 1- SAY WHAT YOU WANT Have you any problem on speaking out your opinions of a painting in an art gallery? Worry about your opinion not educated enough? Silly? Just don't have the gut? ...What ever reasons it may be.. You now have a chance to do so in our web gallery. We will be introducing a free comment section for our virtual gallery. Say what you want, in any name. After all,that's the spirit of art.
PEP 2 - SLIDE VIEWING-WHAT"S ART?We will be organising a slides viewing session: What is art ? For the local community.Venue and time shall be confirmed in Sept.Opened to all.
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Forthcoming: In month Sept we shall be starting with our PEPS ( Public Education Programme) :-
PEP 1- SAY WHAT YOU WANT Have you any problem on speaking out your opinions of a painting in an art gallery? Worry about your opinion not educated enough? Silly? Just don't have the gut? ...What ever reasons it may be.. You now have a chance to do so in our web gallery. We will be introducing a free comment section for our virtual gallery. Say what you want, in any name. After all,that's the spirit of art.
PEP 2 - SLIDE VIEWING-WHAT"S ART?We will be organising a slides viewing session: What is art ? For the local community.Venue and time shall be confirmed in Sept.Opened to all.
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"Alright, alright" is not alright !
Mushi-mushi and a bit of historical snapshots
Check out the AV download at http://www.studiolda.com miscellaneous or direct to page.http://www.studiolda.com/event.html
An opinion about Japan prime minister visit to war shrine.
You just have to respect mistakes, however ridiculous they are. So you can learn from it and don’t let it happen again. “Alright, alright .” is just not alright.
“Mushi-mushi” in Cantonese (You could hear the words sound again and again in the song.) which literally means “nothing has happened”, when read in the syntax of Japanese, means “Hello, hello”. Cynical ?
“Beyond”, a former Hong Kong rock band, was once my favourite. Their popularity declined after the death of lead singer, Wang Jia Chi. Jia Chi was indeed talented and a main player, but it doesn’t mean the other team members: Jia Chiang, Guan Jung, Se Ruong, are not as good. In fact the subsequent productions from the band were much more explorative, creative and imagery in approach. I have clipped a little bit of one of the songs compiled in the album “Surprise” produced in year 1997, titled “Alright, alright”, read “Mushi-mushi” in Cantonese. Every bit of the song conjures images of what I saw in a powerful documentary below. I hope you enjoy it.
The movie clipped from “A faithful record of world war two” is a rare historical documentary. It makes a comprehensive review on significant events of the Second World War in 12 cds . It’s a solid educational yet entertaining 24 hours programme produced by World Star AV Int’l Co. (H.K) distributed by MTV production (Mal) S/B.
The album “Surprise” was produced by Rock Records Co. Ltd
by look
Check out the AV download at http://www.studiolda.com miscellaneous or direct to page.http://www.studiolda.com/event.html
An opinion about Japan prime minister visit to war shrine.
You just have to respect mistakes, however ridiculous they are. So you can learn from it and don’t let it happen again. “Alright, alright .” is just not alright.
“Mushi-mushi” in Cantonese (You could hear the words sound again and again in the song.) which literally means “nothing has happened”, when read in the syntax of Japanese, means “Hello, hello”. Cynical ?
“Beyond”, a former Hong Kong rock band, was once my favourite. Their popularity declined after the death of lead singer, Wang Jia Chi. Jia Chi was indeed talented and a main player, but it doesn’t mean the other team members: Jia Chiang, Guan Jung, Se Ruong, are not as good. In fact the subsequent productions from the band were much more explorative, creative and imagery in approach. I have clipped a little bit of one of the songs compiled in the album “Surprise” produced in year 1997, titled “Alright, alright”, read “Mushi-mushi” in Cantonese. Every bit of the song conjures images of what I saw in a powerful documentary below. I hope you enjoy it.
The movie clipped from “A faithful record of world war two” is a rare historical documentary. It makes a comprehensive review on significant events of the Second World War in 12 cds . It’s a solid educational yet entertaining 24 hours programme produced by World Star AV Int’l Co. (H.K) distributed by MTV production (Mal) S/B.
The album “Surprise” was produced by Rock Records Co. Ltd
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Tuesday, August 01, 2006
studio LDA - 炸东京 - Bombing Tokyo and others
生活俗语，虽对人不作直接的批评，在无伤大雅之余，用词更贴切和具创意。
（一）炸东京 Bombing Tokyo
很久没有听人把上大号说成炸东京了。小时这话可流行，每天至少听
说一次。经历过二次大战的阿公阿嬷将“上大号”说成去“炸东京”心里觉得更
痛快。
随着日本车、日剧、日本电器充斥了我们的生活，每个人都要
日本货了。这段历史，逐为人淡忘。
日本人是否承认自己的过错或要不要向受害民族道歉。谁还在乎个屁，还炸什么东京。
（二）鸡“温”牛“呵” ──粤语 chicken earning cow spending
“Surat.” 章叔放下手中的虾米，赶忙上前收信。信上贴有英女王侧影的邮票。
肥叔正坐店门外看报纸，随口问道：“明仔有信番啊？”
章叔笑笑点点头，正要将信拆开。
“章叔，你就好命啦！仔是英国留学生，可以享清福喽！帮我称半斤糖来。”来买东西的阿嫂也搭腔一番。
“英镑又升咯，你间杂货铺供明仔英国读书，简直就是“鸡温牛呵”啦！”肥叔直道心中话。
章叔章婶只好相视陪笑，继续鸡“温”的生活。
多年后的今天，爸妈聊起这段对话时，洋溢欣慰的笑容。我这头牛心中除感激外，仍感有愧没能让他们俩老享清福。
（三）湿材 Wet wood
“章嫂！章嫂！”湿材婆婆站在篱笆外叫喊着。
Bobby不断地向她吠叫着。
我赶紧开铁门让她进来，Bobby 还是不停地朝她吠叫着。
我家婆随后就出来招呼她：“吃饱没？我进去房里拿，你坐一会。”
“没有这麽早啦！“她一面回答一面来开椅子坐下等。
一会儿，婆婆手里拿了叠钞票出来，交给湿材婆婆并说道：“你算一算，对不对数？”
两人开始聊了一阵，Bobby还不时走到屋内铁闸向她吠两声。
她离开后，婆婆就跟我说：“你别看湿材婆婆穿着邋遢啊！她可是钱用不完唷！”
家公听到也就笑着和婆婆你一言我一语的说：
“当然啦！不然阿爸也不会按她名叫湿材啦！”
“是啊！要赚她的钱可不容易。”
“她的钱似湿材一样，有得看就无得使。”
哦，原来如此。
Words and pic by Tan Sook Yin
（一）炸东京 Bombing Tokyo
很久没有听人把上大号说成炸东京了。小时这话可流行，每天至少听
说一次。经历过二次大战的阿公阿嬷将“上大号”说成去“炸东京”心里觉得更
痛快。
随着日本车、日剧、日本电器充斥了我们的生活，每个人都要
日本货了。这段历史，逐为人淡忘。
日本人是否承认自己的过错或要不要向受害民族道歉。谁还在乎个屁，还炸什么东京。
（二）鸡“温”牛“呵” ──粤语 chicken earning cow spending
“Surat.” 章叔放下手中的虾米，赶忙上前收信。信上贴有英女王侧影的邮票。
肥叔正坐店门外看报纸，随口问道：“明仔有信番啊？”
章叔笑笑点点头，正要将信拆开。
“章叔，你就好命啦！仔是英国留学生，可以享清福喽！帮我称半斤糖来。”来买东西的阿嫂也搭腔一番。
“英镑又升咯，你间杂货铺供明仔英国读书，简直就是“鸡温牛呵”啦！”肥叔直道心中话。
章叔章婶只好相视陪笑，继续鸡“温”的生活。
多年后的今天，爸妈聊起这段对话时，洋溢欣慰的笑容。我这头牛心中除感激外，仍感有愧没能让他们俩老享清福。
（三）湿材 Wet wood
“章嫂！章嫂！”湿材婆婆站在篱笆外叫喊着。
Bobby不断地向她吠叫着。
我赶紧开铁门让她进来，Bobby 还是不停地朝她吠叫着。
我家婆随后就出来招呼她：“吃饱没？我进去房里拿，你坐一会。”
“没有这麽早啦！“她一面回答一面来开椅子坐下等。
一会儿，婆婆手里拿了叠钞票出来，交给湿材婆婆并说道：“你算一算，对不对数？”
两人开始聊了一阵，Bobby还不时走到屋内铁闸向她吠两声。
她离开后，婆婆就跟我说：“你别看湿材婆婆穿着邋遢啊！她可是钱用不完唷！”
家公听到也就笑着和婆婆你一言我一语的说：
“当然啦！不然阿爸也不会按她名叫湿材啦！”
“是啊！要赚她的钱可不容易。”
“她的钱似湿材一样，有得看就无得使。”
哦，原来如此。
Words and pic by Tan Sook Yin
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