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Jonathan
Christophe
Chow

Jonathan
Christophe Chow
Email:avarick01@gmail.com
Mobile: +65 8820 8644
ABOUT ME
I am currently pursuing a Diploma in Fine Arts at the Nanyang
Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) where I continue to develop
my artistic abilities. My studies have enabled me to cultivate
a deeper understanding of other artistic mediums such as
sculpture, digital media and painting. I also discovered a
newfound interest in 3D forms, especially in ceramics.
I have always possessed a strong passion for the arts and started
to develop my skills from a very young age. Where possible, I
also take the opportunity to embark on ‘out of school’ learning
opportunities which allow me to take the development of my
competencies to higher levels.
Another passion I have is for community service. I firmly believe
that as responsible world citizens we have to make use of our
talents to help the less fortunate in our society. This will not only
ensure a betterment of their lives but will also secure our future
as a civilisation.
I am also an avid gamer with a keen interest in FPS and RPG
games. I play games such as Team Fortress and The Elder Scrolls
series.
ARTISTIC COMPETENCIES
□ Digital Media
□ Pencil Drawing
□ Sculpture
□ Oil Painting
□ Watercolour
□ Pen Drawing
□ Charcoal Drawing
□ Ceramics
□ Art History

OUT OF SCHOOL LEARNING
2018: Internship at LDR (Singapore)
LDR is one of Singapore’s largest developers of augmented
reality solutions. Responsibilities included the production of
digital works for use in Singapore’s tourist heritage trails.
http://www.ldrtech.sg
2017: Mentorship with Leslie De Chavez (Philippines)
I had the privilege of being personally mentored by Leslie De
Chavez, who is one of the leading artists in the Philippines.
During my tenure, I developed deeper insights into different
artistic techniques, such as model sculpting and drawing. More
importantly, I learned various important life skills required to be
an successful artist. This included the need to balance being
true to my passion and developing a sustainable practice.
https://ocula.com/art-galleries/arario-gallery-seoulcheongdam/artists/leslie-de-chavez/
2016: Timbang Lawang, Indonesia
This was an overseas service learning journey which successfully
combined my passion for community work with my artistic
knowledge and skills. I was glad to have been able to help the
farmers document their plant species, and the opportunity to
empower the local children by teaching them simple arts and
crafts, which they could use in their daily lives. I also helped to
redecorate a learning centre to create a more appealing and
friendly learning environment for the children.
COMMISIONED WORKS
2017: Exercise Wallaby (Singapore Armed Forces)
Commissioned to design the exercise patch for Headquarters
Guards for Exercise Wallaby. Exercise Wallaby is a Singapore
Armed Forces full troop exercise in Australia involving almost
4000 men from various combined arms units.
The Future Generation
The Vision of Singapore’s Youth for the Nation: Commissioned
to develop an art piece that represents the youth of our future
to be displayed in the Singapore embassy in Abu Dhabi. The
project will also be used to raise money for the less fortunate in
Singapore.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
MCYC Community Services Society
Regularly supported MCYC’s programmes with my artistic talents
when I was in primary school. This included the painting and
preparation of props for the children’s holidays’ programmes
and the raising of funds through the sale of my art pieces.
2017: Ling Kwang Home Nursing Home, Singapore
Developed a mural painting project for the Ling Kwang Home
as part of a team of NAFA students. The project focused on
developing an artwork that focused on creating icons and
images rooted in the 1940s and 50s. This was to help the home’s
elderly residents relate back to Singapore’s past and remember
the things that they had experienced.

The following six works are based on traditional Chinese superstitions
surrounding pregnancy.. They are not meant criticise these
practices and beliefs, but rather highlight the various challenges
faced by a woman in her journey to motherhood. Apart from the
many physical considerations such as proper nutrition and having
sufficient rest, there are also a multitude of spiritual considerations
that are ingrained in her culture that she has to contend with.
Ultimately, this work focuses on the primacy of human ownership
and that the supernatural influences on the mother’s and child’s
wellbeing are dependent not external forces but developed from
within us

Baby 1
2018
Clay
This foetus highlights the belief that if a pregnant woman were to eat crabs her child would grow
up to be ‘crabby’ and mischievous. We see this being translated into the naughty baby trying to
cut the umbilical cord using the crab claws as it seeks a quick way out of the womb to wreak its
havoc on the world. It highlights the belief in the predestined condition of the child whose fate has
been decided due to the food that the mother has consumed
Baby 2
2018
Clay and light
This foetus represents the superstitious belief that a pregnant woman should not engage in any form
of hard labor as it would harm the child inside her womb. The child in this sculpture is encapsulated
in the womb with a small crack with the foetus revealed by the bright light emanating from inside.
The womb is symbolic of the love that a mother has for her child as it covers the child in a close
embrace.

Baby 3
2018
Clay and picture
This foetus is featured holding in its hands a picture of itself. The is based on the belief that when
a pregnant woman looks at cute baby photographs, her child will be equally as adorable when
it is born. However, if she were to look at ugly photographs, her own baby will reflect a similar
demeanour as those in the pictures. The idea of this work is to challenge the notion that a baby is
meant to be a replica of someone else’s child. Rather, the parents should be contented with the
unique distinctive individuality of the child that they have brought to the world.
Baby 4
2018
Clay
This work illustrates another superstitious belief that placing a knife under the pillow will protect
the foetus from absorbing negative energy. I created a blanket of plastic knives to show how the
idea of sleeping with many knives would mean an ample amount of protection thus ensuring the
safety of the child. The use of plastic knives however, is metaphorical comment on how ineffective
this belief is as well in reality..

Baby 5
2018
Clay and cloth
This foetus was wrapped in a piece of red
cloth to illustrate the belief that that should
a pregnant woman attend a funeral or a
wedding, they should wrap themselves with
a red cloth to protect the baby from a clash
of energies. The red cloth is connected to the
baby’s belly button, symbolising the umbilical
cord as it illustrates the belief that it is the red
cloth that it sustaining the baby instead of the
mother.
Baby 6
2018
Clay
For the final foetus, there was no superstitious
practice in play here. This illustrates the fact
that no matter how the child turns out, the
ultimate wellbeing depends on the parents.
We should not allocate blame external
forces on the child’s disposition for the final
responsibility lies on the parents.

Ammit, Soul Eater or Devourer
2016
Clay and Glaze
This ceramic sculpture was inspired Ammit, a god
originating from ancient Egypt. It had the body of
hippopotamus, the mane of a lion, and the head
of a crocodile. It was known as the “soul eater”
for if a person was found guilty, Ammit would
consume the heart and they would not be able
to continue their journey to Osiris and immortality.
Tea Pot
2017
Clay and Glaze
I made this functional
teapot for my famiy.
It is covered in brown
glaze.

Gul’dan from “World of Warcraft”
4B Pencil
2018
Gul’dan is known to be one of the most powerful warlocks in
World of Warcraft where his reputation as a character of pure
evil precedes him. When one looks at Gul’dan, they are to see
the face of terror incarnate, fearing the insidious thoughts are
brewing inside Gul’dan’s mind. I drew Gul’dan as a means of
trying to illustrate the face of terror, chaos and despair, with a
deep emphasis on his facial features.

Breaking free, concept art
Charcoal and Pastel
2017
This drawing is about the idea
of freedom. It is something that
everyone craves for but so often we
create our own prisons which keep
us from doing the things that we
truly desire.

Portrait Drawing
Charcoal Pencil
2017
This is a drawing of one of
my classmates from my
ceramic’s class
Whispess from “The Witcher 3”
Pen and Marker
2017
This drawing portrays one of the three
crones called “Whispess” in Witcher
3. When I first played the game, I
loved how it gave provided players
with a an immersive expereince.
The appearance of the crones
was an especially memorable
scene for when combine with
the thematic music, it effectively
communicated the emergence of
evil through the mists. Whispess is my
favorite amongst the crones as her
character was well designed and
her role in the three sisters was quite
unique. I drewg many small figures
and compiled them together to
create the form. of “Whispess”.

These are two works that I did during my internship with LDR. The
project focused on creating figures that were once common
in the past of the Singapore River. One is of Sir Stamford Raffles,
the founder of Singapore. The other illustrates an Ihram Pilgrim.
In the past, many Muslims that resided in the countries close
to Singapore would visit the country as a port of transit as they
made their way to Mecca on pilgrimages that were arranged
by Hajj brokers.