The date May 4th might not seem like a particularly special day for most people — unless you’re a fan of the Star Wars franchise and appreciate of puns. Saying the date out loud — May the Fourth — is a play on words of one of the film phenomenon’s most famous catch phrases: “May the Force be with you.” Many fans of the movies celebrate the stories and characters on May 4 in many different ways. For a group of aficionados in Singapore, paying tribute to Star Wars every year takes the form of art.
A group of artists called Band of Doodlers created artwork to be auctioned off as a part of Singapore’s third annual May the Fourth celebration. The group, which includes artists who enjoy drawing and illustration, create often humorous takes on all the various Star Wars characters. Many of the artistic styles they use to complete their art can be described as caricatures and comic drawing, breathing new life in their interpretations of a popular franchise. The founder of the group said that experiencing Star Wars at a young age was formative for him and that he jumped at the chance to include his art group in the annual celebration. The group had fun, but the art they made was for a good cause — the proceeds of the auction go toward charity.
Another artist involved in the Star Wars celebration creates caricatures of participants but with Star Wars-themed costumes, accessories, and other items. His creations were enormously popular, and he continued to draw caricatures without a break because he didn’t want to disappoint any children who had been waiting in line. The artist, who is also a Star Wars fan, said that he was most excited to see parents who had been fans of the original trilogy take children who were new fans of more recent installations of the franchise to celebrate. He has been collecting Star Wars memorabilia for quite some time.
Other features of the Star Wars celebration held in Singapore include fan-displayed toys and collectibles, costumed performers, light saber shows, and a special presentation by the Singapore crew involved in the latest Star Wars movie: “The Force Awakens.”
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To read more about the art on Star Wars Day in Singapore, go to http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore-news/art-force-awakens-star-wars-day.