Craft returns to the forefront of creative consciousness this October.
Featuring 14 remarkable individuals, Crafty will explore the artistry and process behind disciplines from design to art, fashion to film and advertising to specialized print techniques.
Held at the Lasalle College of the Arts (Singapore), the event is produced by design think tank
Anonymous and curated by art director
Felix Ng - following the launch of
A Design Film Festival in January 2010.
An oft-overlooked tool, our hands allow us to explore the mind through the process of creation.
An artistry-focused conference, it emphasizes the importance of making, shaping, and being wholly involved with what we are creating.
Crafty draws inspiration from Richard Sennett's ambitious look at craft, and his belief that "Making is thinking".
Today's pragmatic culture often leads us to ignore the essential dialogue between hand and head - a vital part of problem solving, developing real skills, and the foundation of modern civilization.
Supplementing the conference will be
A Crafty Paper.
The 40pp newsprint paper, features a foreword by
Thinking For A Living founder Duane King, as well as speaker profiles and a DIY interview with 15 of the most remarkable individuals from around the world.
The paper is complimentary for all conference attendees.
The 15 Conversations
Aaron Rose
Cmmnwlth
Ebon Heath
Ian Anderson
Jason Gregory
Jessica Hische
Kesselskramer
Rockin' Jelly Bean
and more.
