Ever since I started WengsWorld some 2 plus years ago, I've been lucky to have good support not just from jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts, but also people who have allowed me to use their premises for my events, people who have collaborated with me on joint projects, and people who I don't know who have dropped me a kind and encouraging word. My thanks to all of you for being a part of my journey!
But to thank the jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts in particular, I decided to hold an invitation-only, special jigsaw puzzle event on 14 Sep 2013. The purpose of the event was 2 fold, to thank my strongest supporters of course, and also to introduce a new range of puzzles to the jigsaw community here in Singapore.
The puzzles I selected were 6 impressionism and post-impressionism art pieces, mostly by Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh. Next, to create the right setting, I also printed out pictures of the art pieces (taken from the internet), and pasted them on the walls of the function room where the event was held. With a little bit of imagination (actually...... a whole lot!), participants could imagine themselves walking through the aisles of the WengsWorld Art Gallery, coming to an art piece they liked, and deciding to make a jigsaw puzzle of that art piece.
Well, that was the plan and I know there were several missing steps in between but........you get the PICTURE <wink>.
The participants attacked the new jigsaw puzzles with gusto. The puzzles were definitely different, but I'll leave it to the participants to describe the difference, and to share their experiences.
At the end of 2.5 hours, the participants were able to complete Monet's "Impression: Sunrise".
Monet's "San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk" however, remained uncompleted :(
At the end of the day, the connections made between people are just as important as completing the puzzle. I hope everyone had a good time!!
Thanks for the nice post..the pics are looking quite interesting..
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