Pawsitive Art For Wellness Tenth Anniversary
Wellness® pet food brand is celebrating their 10th Anniversary blast in conjunction with Art,
and if you didn’t know, it is still ongoing at SOTA (School of the Arts)!
This is a 9-day event (30th September
- 8th October) organised by Silversky Pet Care is an eye-opening
experience, what we’d refer to when an event constantly wows you at every turn.
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Interactive Art Exhibition for Pets
While
most Pet events were fun and very hyped-up by event-goers and their furry
companions, we’ve been spoilt for choice on a personal favourite lately with
all new interesting twists to this particular event. If you are a lover of
Dogs, Cats, Art, mingling and having a ball of a time with your Pets, this
event must not be missed.
Before you start assuming this is going to be a very Art-only
exhibit (like we did), we should
probably start off by mentioning that this is also the World’s First interactive Art
exhibition for PETS.
Event Entrance |
The Dog Zone
PAWsitive had the combination of Art, Pets and their Hoomin owners in a perfect cocktail for
all ages, and all Dogs and Cats. How so? Well we were lucky enough to be shown
around the exhibits by Dane,
the PR representative for Silversky Pet Care, whom painstakingly introduced us
to the Artists on site and providing us with an informative tour! This event
was thoughtfully segmented into two different spaces (rooms) for Dogs and Cats respectively, avoiding any conflict of
animals.
1. Heartstrings
By Jes and Jalon
Starting off with the
first Art piece, a yellow Pentagon structure greeted us with a burst of colours
and dangling objects which perked us right up. Upon closer look, these were
actually made out of Doggy chew toys and Tug-of-war ropes! As explained to us
by artists Jes and Jalon, Heartstrings was created with
the intent of providing a stress-relieving experience as owners tugged at one
end, interacting with their Furkids on the other through the inter-connected
ropes.
"Don't I set lovely contrast to all these colours around me?" |
2. A Whole New World
By Adeline Tan
Up on the left was an
interesting take on Walt Disney’s movie Aladdin, designed as a picture-perfect spot
for Doggos and their owners. Take your pooch on a magic-carpet ride topped
with sights and sounds. A kaleidoscope screen display of a Dog’s favourite
treats, all whilst being accompanied by the melodic tune of the theme song A Whole New World.
Swirling Meat slabs...Nomz |
3. Peek-A-Pooch
By Jas and Jalon
A second piece by
this Duo, this sculpture was inspired by the guided sense of curiosity, usually
with their keen sense of smell. Get extremely amused at how Doggies would be poking
their faces through these carefully cut-out holes, looking in a made-up lawn
loaded with everything enticing to a Dog’s nose; Shoes, snacks, balls and toys,
you name it, you got it. It’s a messy garden of all things fun to your pooch.
Fun Fact All the holes in Peek-a-Pooch were substantially large enough for a Dog’s head to
fit through, but Jes described how
adorable one Pug was, barely fitting his round face in. Talk about photo-worthy
moments indeed!
Source: Cheryl Lin/TODAY |
4. His Master’s Voice
By Verticle Submarine
Feeling up for a
challenge with your Doggo? Move on to a maze created by an Art collective, this
piece is much more interactive than what meets the eye, as owners place
themselves in a booth at the end of the maze and call out to their canine pals
through speakers!
Can you hear me? |
5. Doggyland & 6. Woof-Roof
By Joscelin Chew
Two separate
structures in a park like segment, Doggyland
is a ball-pool designed for one purpose: FUN. Watch how your Doggos dive in with
tail-wagging action and sharing the same amusement with fellow canine friends.
P.S. We spotted children sneaking their hand through for a sweep of those
colourful balls too! This ball-pool was also in the shape of a Dog bone. How apt.
More colourful balls for you! |
Fun Fact The ball-pit area is scrupulously cleaned
and sanitised by staffs present, even the balls were replaced with brand new
ones after every session! As fellow Pet-owners, we were thoroughly impressed by this effort ☺
The Cat Zone
To be
completely honest, we weren’t aware that there was a zone meant just for Cats,
not until Dane mentioned it. Being already very entertained by the Dog zone,
and we couldn’t wait to see how this Kitty wonderland would be. As many Cat owners would understand, our feline friends aren’t brought out of the house very often
at all for safety reasons, and this art exhibition planned to provide the appropriate haven for that!
1. Deep Sea Fishing
By PAYNK
This was
actually the last piece we visited, however we are writing in accordance of the
recommended order by Pet behaviourists (to
be explained later on). Deep Sea Fishing is an ironically-themed piece created
specially for your puurrfect pals (whom aren’t great fans of water); an underwater-world experience they can comfortably enjoy! Sweet dreams, fish-lovers ☺
Take a swim with me |
2. RugCats
By
Soh Ee Shaun
If we love
Cats, and Cats love rugs and carpets, how would it look combined together?
This artist shows you exactly how with the installation of wall shelves and Cat
faced rugs, enough to spoil your kitties with an awesome time of clawing, climbing, scratching and a whole lot of Catty-shenanigans.
The puzzled, bewildered and calm Feline family |
3. In The Cat’s Belly
By
Kelly “Limerick” Lim
Undoubtedly
the first installation we were drawn to, a piece as vibrant and intriguing as
its creator. In The Cats’s Belly is basically a purple kitty-condo in a shape
of a large Cat. With a step ladder (tongue)
that brings your kitty into a wonderland of 6 differently textured rooms (belly), all carefully constructed with
various yarns and knits. Have an overview of your Cats by simply opening up the
hatch-top closures segmented into 3 doors, or watch them take a swat at iridescent-dangly
fixtures on a mushroom (sprouted on the
Cat’s back)
Wished we were Cats |
4. Hide & Seek
By
Vertical Submarine
Another
number by art collective Vertical Submarine, Hide & Seek is a massive structure that encourages hunting
simulations for a Cat with a touch of chase. Mounted with clear-top acrylic,
kitties can have a bird’s eye view of movements within these long and zaggy
fixtures. Tiny holes are cut out in random locations, big enough to fit a paw for
Felines to take a swing or jab at mouse-like toys controlled by none other than
you.
A whole lotta' Cheese! |
How To Enjoy The Exhibit To Its Fullest
The good
folks at Silversky Pet Care had this event carefully thought out and planned
with their various team of experts, made up of Veterinarians and Behaviourists.
The listing order for these installations were recommended to provide the best
experience with utmost brain stimulation and fun, so be sure to follow through
with the order if you can! ☺
Basic Rules To Follow
As part of
creating a safe environment for all our Furkids and humans, a pre-registration at
the door or online allocates owners a 90 minute time slot. A prior reminder 15 minutes
before the end of your allocated time slot will be provided. This enables
different batches of owners and their furry companions to enjoy the exhibits safely,
efficiently and happily!
Cat food by Wellness® |
Some pointers to note:
Pee Pads
and Cat litter boxes are provided, do clean up after your Pets, poop bags and assistance
will be provided by Cleaning staff on standby if needed.
If your
Furkid is deemed too aggressive, you may be asked to leave the exhibition.
Re-entry is permitted after your Pet has calmed down significantly. Safety first
for all!
Dogs – to be
leashed at all times, unless in an exhibit area specially cordoned off. Park
any Doggy stroller in an allocated area outside of the exhibit, this is due to
space constraints.
Cats – Pet carriers
to be placed neatly in the allocated spot within the exhibit.
Why You Should Visit This Exhibit
This was
the first interactive exhibition with Arts and Pets for us. We could tell that
a lot of long hours went into planning and preparing this well thought-out event (even lint-rollers were provided!), not just for
the safety and well-being of your Pets, but also ensuring that the chosen
installations were interactive enough to promote necessary playtime and
brain-stimulation for our Furkids and human partners.
Fluff Squad! |
It was truly inspiring to see just how much
bonding there was between event-goers and their furry companions. Having the
chance to meet the various friendly Artists and Staff (Special thanks to Dane, Howard and Esmond) was nothing short of pure
exuberance.
Thank you
for having us, alongside a special guided tour!
Understanding Cats Behaviour
What Is My Dog Trying To Say?
Canine Party At Camp Kilo Charcoal Club
Where have all the other Kitties gone? |
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Something else caught this kitty's eyes |
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