Based on the concept of space-time theory, four artists embark on a journey through the body to unfold and develop their own concept of space.

The concept of space serves as a fundamental element which many different disciplines rely on in their fields of study. RAW: Empty (•) Interval views space through the lens of science, mathematics and movements to create a presentation that attempts to move away from convention, encouraging active observation by its audience.The piece is put together by four artists, from dance, theatre, visual arts and lighting design, each contributing a different perspective of space, providing a range of space experiences through diverse forms.

It is the mission of choreographer Li Yong Wei to reveal the significance of art in the everyday. He states, “As a dance artist, I am interested in both the intellectual and practical prospects of dance art, and I believe that if we unearth the essence of art practice in our daily life beyond its materialistic beauty, we will be able to uncover the power of the art that can have boundless influence on our society in a constructive way.”

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About RAW
Get closer to the creative process of artists who present their works-in-progress at RAW. These presentations are free and participants are encouraged to join artists and industry professionals in post-show dialogue and feedback sessions.

Li Yong Wei
Li Yong Wei graduated from Arizona State University with a Master of Fine Arts (dance) in May 2010 and returned to Singapore in September 2010.

Currently based in Singapore, Yong Wei continues to engage in work and practice overseas. In 2011, he was supported twice by Singapore International Foundation in presenting his work at Bates International Dance Festival (USA) and at Ilan, Taiwan. Here in Singapore, he conducts Contact Improvisation Workshops and facilitates monthly Contact Improvisation Jams. He is also working as a volunteer at O’Joy Care Services, facilitating movement workshops to a group of elderly once a week.

Though Yong Wei goes through very strict dance training, he is always pushing the envelope of dance practices, in hope to unearth a 'not yet discovered' potential in his perspective.

Dorothy Png
Dorothy Png has been doing lighting design since 1994 and has worked with most of the arts companies in Singapore. Her more memorable works are Titoudao (1994), Bent (2004), The Crab Flower Club (2009) and December Rains (2010) with Toy Factory Productions; in::music Sandee Chan (Esplanade, Huayi 2010); Next Hour (Mr. Wing Theatre Company, Taipei, 2007); Atomic Jaya (Checkpoint Theatre, 2003); and Sunset Rise (The Theatre Practice, 2000).

Dorothy has also collaborated with independent artists such as Albert Tiong, Nelson Chia, Jocelyn Chua, Peter Sau and Kuo Jing Hong for their performances. Her most recent collaboration was with Kit Chan for her concert The Music Room at Marina Bay Sands Grand Theatre in October 2010.

Julius Foo
Julius Foo started in theatre as an administrator and actor with The Necessary Stage. Over the years, he has acted in numerous productions with various groups and companies in Singapore. Between 1999 and 2002, he worked, trained and toured (Singapore and Europe) with the Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski and Thomas Richards, based in Italy.

Besides acting, he also facilitates Theatre-in-Education and Drama-in-Education programmes, drama workshops in Primary and Secondary schools as well as speech and drama classes for pre-school children.

Since 2003, he has been helping Creative O Preschoolers’ Bay in coordinating their year-end concerts as well as running the Drama Camps for their K2 classes. He has also been co-facilitating speech and drama classes for the Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) since 2003 and was one of the facilitators for the Theatre For Seniors programme at The Necessary Stage from 2008 to 2011.

Lim Chin Huat
Lim Chin Huat is a recipient of the Young Artist Award 2000. He co-founded Dance Dimension Project, now ECNAD, with his Artistic Co-Director Tan How Choon in 1996 and was awarded the Professional Artist Grant by the National Arts Council in 1999.

Chin Huat is a cross-disciplinary creator who dances, choreographs, conceptualises and designs. His original training in fine arts has had a profound impact in all his creative endeavours with ECNAD. He seamlessly assimilates Asian sensibilities with Western disciplines and leaves his inimitable imprints on stunning set designs, costumes and illustrations as seen in ECNAD's theatre, site-specific and outreach productions; and artist collaborations.

He is often commissioned to conceptualise and stage creative and choreographic works for many festivals, special events and artist collaborations in Singapore and overseas in places such as Belgrade, Vienna, Beijing, Auckland, Wellington, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Yoygakarta.

His other invaluable contribution to Singapore arts has been to provide upcoming artists of any discipline platforms for development and expression. FireBall (2005, 2006 and 2011) was his brainchild for such platforms.

His fearless artistic experimentations, spirit of perseverance and unflagging enthusiasm are widely admired among Singapore arts practitioners and supporters.