Lai Foong Moi painted the Trishaw Rider in 1961. It is more than a portrait of everyday life in Singapore. Depicted at a moment of rest and playing a nose flute, the artist pushes one to think about the labourer beyond his profession. What are his hopes and aspirations? What was life like for working-class Singaporeans in the 1960s and 1970s? Watch Episode 1: https://youtu.be/pPUKR0N6OHY Watch Episode 2: https://youtu.be/qdfmbC3PgPk For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://www.youtube.com/cnainsider ======================================== About 'A Frame in Time': Explore life in Singapore between colonialism and self governance, merger and separation and beyond. Helmed by auteur Kelvin Tong, the documentary features the works of accomplished artist Lai Foong Moi, Cultural Medallion winner Chua Mia Tee and social realist Koeh Sia Yong, reflecting on the social issues and propositions the artists have made through their paintings. #CNAInsider #CNAInsiderDocumentaries #CNAFrameInTime Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://ift.tt/2C3sZiR Facebook: https://ift.tt/2PPEuNA Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider
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