Name : Juliana S.Y. Chan
Known as : North Swallow / Hoku Tsubameko. Currently renamed to NS Chan Studio
Occupation:
- Current: Architect
- Others: Freelance graphics designer and Illustrator
Societies:
- Alumni of NUS Students' Comics and Animation Society
- Artists Society of Singapore (ASOS)- Secretary
[Profile in ASOS can be view
here.]
Hobbies:
- Painting
- Drawing
[More Introduction can be viewed at my Official Website
here.]
: Achievements :
Year 2015
- Pencil Drawing “Young Memories” featured in American art magazine, “Strokes of Genius 8”. Oil Painting “Simple. Happiness” exhibited at “SG50 National Day Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition 2015”, organized by Ngee Ann Cultural Centre Ngee Ann Kongsi. Oil Painting “Sri Mariamman Temple in Chinatown, Singapore” selected for “Arising Star” FASS Artists Grand Art SG50 Exhibition, organized by the Federation of Art Societies (Singapore). Oil Paintings "Her Family" and "Still Life No.3 - Together with Joy" selected for "Blossom and Flourish" Singapore National Women's Art Exhibition 2015 (in conjunction with the celebration of SG50), organized by the Federation of Art Societies (Singapore).
Year 2014
- Pencil Drawing “Honesty of Time” featured in American art magazine, “Strokes of Genius 7”.
Year 2012
- Assistant Treasurer of Artists Society of Singapore. Works featured in art publication of Artists Society of Singapore.
Year 2010
- 2nd Prize Winner for Open Character Design Digital Category in Extravaganza - Graphite 2010 competition. Exhibition and Prize Ceremony held with Anime Festival Asia 2010 at Suntec Hall, 14 Nov.
Year 2009
- 2nd Prize Winner for Open Character Design Digital Category in Extravaganza - Graphite 2009 competition. Exhibition and Prize Ceremony held with Anime Festival Asia 09 at Suntec Hall, 21 Nov.
- Thesis project selected for City Exhibition (NUS Architecture Graduation Exhibition- "How does your garden grow?") held at Iluma Urban Entertainment Centre, 13 Jun.
Year 2008
- 2nd Prize Winner for Open Character Design Digital Category in Graphite 2008 competition. Exhibition and Prize Ceremony held with Anime Festival Asia 08 at Suntec Hall, 22 Nov.
- Exhibited individual installation for team exhibition “Site, Situation, Spectator” collaborated among Department of Architecture, University Scholar Programme and NUS Museum. Installation is exhibited in NUS Museum.
Year 2006
- Selected for Student’s Exchange Programme (SEP) to Lund, Sweden.
- Design Projects (Year 3 semester 1 and semester 2) selected for Department exhibition.
Year 2003-4
- Head of Manga Sub-Committee in NUS Students’ Comics and Animation Society.
- Pioneer as Head of 2004 “Graphite” Organising Committee to organise first TERTIARY manga drawing competition for 3 universities: NUS, NTU and SMU.
- Design Project (Year 1 semester 2) selected for Department exhibition.
Year 2001-2
- Assistant Secretary and Head of Publicity of Hwa Chong Junior College Chinese Orchestra (HCCO).
- Won gold medal in team competition (HCCO) in Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) 2001.
- Performed duet in HCCO concert at Victoria Concert Hall 2002.
- Awarded First in comic illustration for competition organised by HCJC’s Comics Club 2002.
Year 1997-2000
- Awarded Best in Art Elective Programme (AEP) subject in 1997, 1998 and 2000.
- GCE O’ Levels: 9 distinctions, includes Higher Art Distinction in AEP, 1997-2000.
- Selected by school NYGH and Ministry of Education to represent Singapore in 1999 to Atlanta, Georgia, USA for overseas summer programme in Atlanta College of Fine Arts.
- 3rd prize winner in Singapore Story – Youth Edition Art competition organised by National Youth Council in 1998.
- Merit Prize winner in Care-for-Nature Spot-Art competition at Sungei Buloh Nature Park in 1998.
Year 1996
- Awarded 2nd position for Lions International Peace Poster Contest in Southeast Asia.
: Career History :
Associate at DP Architects, 2014-Current
Architectural Executive at DP Architects, 2012-2014
Architectural Assistant at DP Architects, 2009-2012
Freelance Graphics Designer, 2008-2011
Internship at K2LD Architects, 2007-2008
- Completed interior project for renovation of apartment at Hillington Green, Singapore.
- Completed interior project for creation of wedding banquet showroom at G-Hotel, Penang.
Internship at DP Architects Pte Ltd, 2006
- Participated in A&A works for Saint Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore.
Internship at The Design Studio of Colin K. Okashimo and Associates, 2005
- Model-making
Freelance Graphics Designer, 2004 - Current
- T-shirt design for NUS Students’ Comics and Animation Society.
- 2 Website Interface designs for NUS Students’ Comics and Animation Society, working with programmer.
- Poster Design for Graphite 2005 Competition.
- Costume designs for University Scholar Programme Rag Day 2004.
- Banner and nametag design for 3rd Great Asian Streets Symposium held in NUS, Department of Architecture.
- Logo and T-shirt design for Hall XI, FOC 2004 “Ignixion”, in Nanyang Technological University.
Multimedia Artist (contract-based), and Graphics Designer (freelance) at AsknLearn.com Pte Ltd, 2003-2004
- Participated in website competition.
- Developed illustrations and digital graphics for website layout or interface design, character design, stories illustrations, logos and icons, brochures, product covers, banners, posters, and simple computer-based animations.
- Participated in computer animated e-Learning softwares for educational uses.
: Qualifications/Education :
- Registered Architect - Qualified Person (QP) from 2012 - current.
- University Scholar's Programme, NUS, Singapore, 2009.
- Master Degree in Architecture, NUS, Singapore, 2009.
- Bachelor (Honours) Degree in Architecture, NUS, Singapore, 2003-2007.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Dental
I really think that as one grows up, the guts juz get smaller usually. When I was a kid, I'm not afraid of the dental drilling. But now I do, so much so that I have to clasp my hands tightly and pray that nothing will go wrong.
My top right First Molar has chipped off but it was a big hole. After like 4-5 days passed before I get to see dentist in NUH. Waited for 3 hours and finally my turn and learnt that my teeth is having major issues. The xray revealed that decay had already began at the bottom of the crack until it's very very very near to the root. There is a danger that root canal treatment is required but I hope not.
Now I am having temporary fillings smeared all over the broken tooth like some crude cement patchwork. But its temporary so its ok.... During 2-3 weeks I have to make sure it doesn't hurt anymore and that my gum has healed from the excessive bleeding during the drilling. When things go well, I will have to see the dentist again to get a permanent filling on it. I am trying my best not to bite anymore hard food and brushing my teeth more times in a day.... I really dun want to have that expensive root canal treatment. 1k plus is too much of a blast to my savings.
Learnt my lesson. No more hard food ..... More brushing.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Still upset
More of angry I guess...
Beginning to feel irritated by everything u do. EVERYTHING.
Totally the way u are now is different the way before.
Totally the way u do now is different the way before.
So u see, u feel better with someone else and with other ppl and not with me right?
So I made a correct decision for u isnt it?
You shld be happy for it. And I think you are really happy.
Good for u.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Awkward
I will try to ...
have no expectations from you anymore.
So I will never feel sad and disappointed.
I will try not to see ...
what you have done for the others.
So I will never feel unappreciated by the likes of you.
I will try to ...
Not feel a single thing.
So I will never have any expectations from you.
So the cycle begins.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Bus Door
Haha first time in my life again to have such 'intimate' experience with the bus door.....
On my way home on the normal crowded bus.... I guess the driver either not careful or couldnt see that I am still getting off.... and it's like almost right after a lady got down and the door started closing and half of my feet already out... luckily I managed to pull myself back with my hands pushing back against the doors and with only slight pain to my feet. I am surprised at how subconsciously and automatically I shouted "omg, shit!" with a distorted face. Not too loud i think but everyone ard could hear... so embarrassing....
I have a good Korean drama to recommend <一支梅> aka Ijimae. Good reviews, good production. Very good scenes. And I fell greatly in admiration (erhem... love) with the main actor Lee Jun Ki. Awwww he's so good... totally different from the character he did for the movie The King and the Clown where he looked sooo girly.... But from this show, u will understand the kind of style in this era where it is beautiful to find feminine and masculine features in one being. That is Junki~ Of cos in Jap industry, there are quite a number of amazing ones as well. But korean ones I didnt notice anyone until i see Junki. Awww, he's so different, special~ and not less any manliness :)
People who have taken my recommendation did not regret watching the good show too. If you have time and looking for something to watch, try this then ^^
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Infected eyes
This is the FIRST time in my life that I have infection to my eyes...
It started on Monday... And I didnt notice that my eyes are starting to have weird symptoms... when it seemed to have more discharge on the left eye.... But on tues... when I woke up it was scary... I cant open my eyes until I washed them... and when I opened them, I was horrid to find that I have them all red with meshes of red veins ard the pupils... and all the watery-iness ard the eyelids.... My eyes were burning... I tot maybe I rubbed my eyes too much to cause such redness..... thus abrasion to the cornea.... And went off to meet my anime frens at the chalet...
They were "wah! what happened to ur eyes!" ops~ too obvious... cos basically there is no more eye-white to be seen.... imagine red and black eyes... how scary. like vampire eyes changed to red when they began to yearn for blood. urgh... anyway now I am applying antiseptic eyedrops and they are recovering now~~ yay!! here's a quick doodle/illustration of it :p
Sunday, December 07, 2008
New graphic thumbnail
After watching Korean drama 一支梅 and fell in 'love' with actor Lee Jun Ki, I went to look at his photoshoots and hence I am inspired or encouraged to do another graphic 'poster' that I planned to do during May...hahaha yea.... hmm this time not so much as a graphic thingy but more towards studio shooting kind of style.... haha of cos with some photoshoping processing. Enjoy~ (yay another new msn pic for myself)
03:
The NUS Architecture Graduation Exhibition- "How does your garden grow?"
I am grateful and honoured that my Thesis Project is selected for this exhibition. Honestly speaking, the process had went through multiple changes, and many horrible late nights, stayovers in the computer studios, having Macs for almost every day towards submission period... Much worse is the physical tiredness, mental tireness and depression and all.... Every bit of progress is difficult, full of obstacles and never a smooth path. I won't be able to pull through without encouragement and help from friends and family. Thank you so much!
Opening Day
Date: Saturday, 13 Jun '09
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Iluma Urban Entertainment Centre
201 Victoria Street Singapore 188067, Level 7 (@Sky garden for the opening ceremony)
02:
My Exhibition Installation @ NUS Museum, UCC - from 7 March to 7 May "Site, Spectator, Situation"
This exhibition project is collaborated among NUS Dept. of Architecture, University Scholar Programme(USP) and NUS Museum for my USP Final Year Project. The opening ceremony and presentation on 6 March was a success! Thanks to Noora (NUS Museum), Lilian Chee (Supervisor from Archi) and the departments for their support and those who turn up and those who visited my installation! :)
My installation is a collage of maps collected during my travels. It is a "Mind" map that existed in my mind based on experiences and memories of places. Hence, it's a cognitive map that is subjective to everyone. Hopefully, this installation will be placed somewhere else later and I'll inform you if it happens. If you drop by UCC, feel free to take a look!
3 other students' works are at NUS Arts Canteen, Kampong Glam and lastly in Museum (level 1).
01:
Kaleidoscope 2007 Exhibition 27-28th Oct 2007
@ Suntec-MY. PLAYGr0und
It was kinda rush as I only had a sunday to colour up the whole thing. Thanks to my anime friend who encouraged me all the way as I felt like giving up halfway several times then. There are other students and studios participating in this exhibition, such as Imaginary Friends Studios (IFS). Many wonderful artworks. Hopefully more NUS ppl take part!!
Photograph with courtesy from NUS Students' Comics and Animation Society
