ART OF LOVE 2007/08

About the Project

Art of Love, is a community-based project aimed at creating awareness amongst the public on patients with Cerebral Palsy. This is done by getting students from the Spastic Children’s Association to make hand prints on ceramic tiles which would then be pieced together to form a mural.

At the same time, we would also attempt to get the event registered in the Singapore Book of Records for the largest number of artwork done by these children.

Getting a place in the Singapore Book of records would definitely create more awareness and attention on the condition of Cerebral Palsy at the same time, not forgetting the possibility of getting more donations and help for the Spastic Children’s' Association.

Students from the Ngee Ann Family are involved in this project, including Ngee Ann Primary School, and Ngee Ann Polytechnic students. The Ngee Ann Primary School students would be involved in the operations of the event while Ngee Ann Polytechnic would be the main organiser.

Why Cerebral Palsy?

We feel that this condition has very low awareness by the public and hence, we feel the need to let more people know about this medical condition. Hopefully, it will increase the number of volunteers in the Spastic Children’s Association. Not only that, it helps to raise the self-esteem of children who suffer from this condition as their simple artwork can form a wall mural that looks very eye pleasing.

Objective of Activity

Increase awareness of Cerebral Palsy through media
Enable kids with practical skills for life
Raise self esteem of children who suffer from cerebral palsy
Create sense of ownership and pride in their capabilities

Activity Information

Largest artwork done by patients suffering from Cerebral Palsy
[To be entered in the Singapore Book of Records]

1.Wall Mural
Featured Design – Heart Shaped Mural made using ceramic tiles

The Art of Love and Passion Synergy words will be at the bottom corner of the Mural, with words going horizontally downwards.

Red colour will be used for the Mural design.

A Plaque (size 9” x 12”) will be placed on the bottom corner of the Mural right beside the Fire Extinguisher of the area of the mural.

Event Timeline

1. Mid October to 4th November 2007
Planning of event, sourcing of suppliers/contractors, communication between Ngee Ann Primary, Spastic Children’s Association of Singapore and Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Communication with the Media

2. 5th to 9th November 2007
Briefing to mentors and volunteers

3. 14th November 2007
Actual event, making of wall mural

4. 15th to 21st November 2007
Putting up of Wall Mural

5. 15th January 2008
Opening Ceremony


Pre Event Activities

1. Briefing for mentors from Ngee Ann Polytechnic
(10 Mentors)
5 November 2007, Monday
6pm
72-03-01

2. Briefing for volunteers from Ngee Ann Primary School
(50 Students)
7 November 2007, Wednesday
Morning
Ngee Ann Primary School