CONVENE 清雅集 Episode 6 - Authenticity 本色

CONVENE 清雅集 EP.6 - Authenticity 本色

Step into an evening where the hypnotic sounds of the gamelan music take center stage, reimagined through the artistic lens of Rosemainy Buang—an acclaimed local musician, composer, and sound artist known for her poetic approach to tradition and experimentation. Drawing from the rich well of Malay performing arts and her own contemplative practice, Rosemainy weaves ancient rhythms with contemporary textures to create a sonic journey both meditative and surprising.

In this episode of CONVENE 清雅集, be transported into a soundscape where every chime, resonance, and silence carries meaning. Experience how gamelan music—typically communal and ceremonial—finds new life in a solo yet expansive form, inviting you to listen not just with your ears, but with your entire being. This is more than a performance; it is a ritual of stillness, memory, and deep presence.

Alongside the music, enjoy the comfort of fragrant tea and thoughtfully prepared snacks that nourish the senses. The evening unfolds gently, offering a quiet space to reflect, feel, and simply be—together, yet individually transformed by sound.

Join us for a night where tradition breathes anew and the echoes of heritage open portals to the present. Let the music lead you inward, into resonance and renewal.

About the artist

Rosemainy Buang

Rosemainy Buang is a Singaporean gamelan musician, educator, composer, and sound artist whose practice blends deep-rooted tradition with bold experimentation. With over a decade of training in gamelan, she is passionate about exploring the instrument’s poetic possibilities beyond its conventional forms. Her work is driven by a desire to stretch the boundaries of traditional soundscapes, drawing on the rich heritage of Malay performing arts while engaging in cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Rosemainy approaches art-making with a multidisciplinary lens—combining music, movement, and spatial awareness to create immersive experiences. Her practice often reflects on the role of sound in shaping memory, ritual, and cultural identity, reimagining how gamelan can resonate in contemporary contexts. She is committed to building conversations across artistic disciplines, using sound as a bridge between worlds—traditional and modern, collective and personal. Whether through performance or education, she invites audiences to listen deeply and feel fully through the transformative power of sound.

Direction to 䪭堂 Ruan Tang, Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Rd, Blk B, #03-09, S439053

Join us at 䪭堂 Ruan Tang as we celebrate creativity, culture, and connection.

'CONVENE 清雅集 ' is part of our 'Immersive Sound Garden Experience ' supported by Cultural Matching Fund.

For more information please refer to our website www.ruanatworkz.com/convene.

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About CONVENE 清雅集

CONVENE 清雅集 is an intimate and inspiring series that brings together like-minded individuals for an afternoon or evening of tea, snacks, and artistic expression. Each episode features a distinguished guest artist who shares their craft, weaving stories and melodies that captivate and unite our audience. Whether it's music, poetry, or visual arts, every gathering promises a unique and enriching experience, fostering a community of appreciation for the arts.

About 䪭堂 Ruan Tang

Ruan Tang 䪭堂, home of RuanAtWorkz Musical Arts—a charity (UEN: T15SS0002F) in Singapore—artfully dedicates itself to promoting the enjoyment of periodic unwinding through melodic, healing sounds, and enhancing well-being forpeople from all walks of life.

We want to make this a safe and enjoyable experience for all our attendee(s) as such we have put in place some house rules:

1. General

• By attending CONVENE 清雅集 you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms and conditions.

• The event will take place at 䪭堂 Ruan Tang, Goodman Art Centre, 90 Goodman Rd, Blk B, #03-09, S439053.

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• This event is strictly for attendees aged 13 and above. Please bring valid identification as proof of age if requested.

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