Profile: Tan Haur graduated from the Australian National University (Master of Visual Arts) majored in digital imaging, drawing and alternative photographic processes & printing. (Distinction). Since year 2007, Tan spearheads a pioneer digital art community program supported by the Singapore Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA); he has then been actively involve in many of the regional digital art activities and research. Tan Haur was the Creative Project Consultant from 1987 to 2000, and has undertaken consultancy work for digital art and graphics-related projects worldwide.
His years as the Creative Project Consultant (Mattel and Lego) saw him supervising assignments covering photography, digital imaging, loyalty programs and direct mail programs (Kris Flyer), graphic design, exhibition and furniture design as well as corporate branding programs (Epson). He has successfully merged his passion and talent together with his career in the art, digital photo imaging and creative industries and has proved not just to be a talented artist, but also a valuable member of the digital imaging art and design community.
Prior to committing himself as a full time art & design consultant and digital artist, he worked as a chief curator and manager for epSITE Digital Imaging Academy & Gallery (Singapore) from 2000 to 2006. The post allowed Tan Haur to pursue his interests as well as to create an awareness of digital art in the region. As the founder of the “Digital Art for Everybody” community art program, Tan is actively involved in organizing workshops and seminars to share his experiences with the public in the area of artistic concepts development and techniques on digital imaging and painting, photograph editing, restoring and archiving.
Tan was the Academic Director of Raffles Design Institute
Singapore and associate lecturer/ speaker of ADM-Nanyang Technological
University Singapore from 2007 – 2010. Tan play a key role in setting
the strategic direction as well as ensuring the academic quality and
standards in compliance with various quality bodies; he worked closely
with related stakeholders with emphasis on developing strong
relationships with existing and prospective university partners. He was the Digital Art Adviser and associate lecturer of: MINDS Schools, Singapore Visually Handicapped (SVH), National Library Board Digital Art Program in Singapore, ADAHK Hong Kong, National Day Parade’08 Singapore, Burgmann College Australia, Very Special Art Singapore. Tan was artist in residence at Burgmann College, Australia in 2006-2007, NY Arts Beijing in DEC 2007 and Platform China in October 2010. He enjoys working on cross disciplinary projects like incorporate fine art and commercial design that challenge conventions and by breaking the norm, results in different alternative artistic lingo and presentation.
For International and ASEAN projects, the Pingyao International Photo Festival committee (Pingyao, China) has selected Tan Haur’s recent series of photographic work “Live & Dream of the Little Red Dot”, and this body of work was showcased in the September 2010 PIPF grand event. Right after the show, Tan participated in the artist-in-residency program in Beijing.
Tan also represented Singapore for the ASEAN COCI ‘Art for All’ 2008 in Thailand organized by the Thai secretariat of the ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information to promote effective cooperation in the fields of culture and information for the purpose of enhancing mutual understanding and solidarity among the peoples of ASEAN as well as in furthering regional development.
Awards:
2004 President’s Award (Seiko Epson Japan) – Public Art Master Plan Excellency Award/ epSITE Imaging Gallery & Academy.
2006 First prize award in Burgmann's Mixed Media Drawing & Painting Competition organized by Burgmann College, Australia.
2007 Ministry of Arts – Creative Community Singapore “Digital Art for Everybody” community art program award.
2011 Silver award in PX3 Prix de la Photographie, Paris. Digital Enhancement Category (International).
2012 First prize award in France + Singapore Photographic Arts Competition organized by ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE SINGAPOUR and co-presented by the Embassy of France in Singapore.
2015 Community Art Award presented by Singapore's Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien.
2020 Asia illustrations Collection & Annual Award《亞洲插畫年度大賞》
Present professional involvement:
Visual Arts teacher/ educator registered with MOE of Singapore/ MOE-IRS.
Visual Arts teacher/ educator registered with the National Art Council of Singapore/ NAC-AEP.
Awards:
2004 President’s Award (Seiko Epson Japan) – Public Art Master Plan Excellency Award/ epSITE Imaging Gallery & Academy.
2006 First prize award in Burgmann's Mixed Media Drawing & Painting Competition organized by Burgmann College, Australia.
2007 Ministry of Arts – Creative Community Singapore “Digital Art for Everybody” community art program award.
2011 Silver award in PX3 Prix de la Photographie, Paris. Digital Enhancement Category (International).
2012 First prize award in France + Singapore Photographic Arts Competition organized by ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE SINGAPOUR and co-presented by the Embassy of France in Singapore.
2015 Community Art Award presented by Singapore's Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien.
2020 Asia illustrations Collection & Annual Award《亞洲插畫年度大賞》
Present professional involvement:
Visual Arts teacher/ educator registered with MOE of Singapore/ MOE-IRS.
Visual Arts teacher/ educator registered with the National Art Council of Singapore/ NAC-AEP.
Highest Education:
Master of Visual Arts, Australian National University, ACT, Australia.
Special Certificate:
"Creative Therapy For Working with Persons with Special Needs: Art Therapy" endorsed by the Social Service Institute, Singapore.
“Working & Facilitating the Learning of Children with Special Needs in the Arts” endorsed by the Social Service Institute, Singapore.
TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Australia.
Essentials of Teaching and Learning (Arts Education) endorsed by National Institute of Education Singapore.
Advanced Certificate in Furniture Design & Production, City & Guilds of London Art School, England.
Diploma in Applied Art & Design (Graphic Design, illustration and 3-D Exhibition Design), Baharuddin Institute, Singapore.
CREST Cert. in Organizational Effectiveness & Leadership (Singapore Productivity & Standards Board/ IBP International Business Performance)
MDIS Cert. in People Management (MDIS Management Development Institute of Singapore)
SIM Cert. in Management Development Program, Financial Management, Performance Management & Appraisal System (Singapore Institute of Management)
Certificate in Essential Skills to Teach at UniSIM, SIM University, Singapore.
Contact:
Phone: (+65) 9070 2000
Email: tanhaur1@gmail.com
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