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CONTENTS
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23 FEATURES 58 POSTSCRIPT
Bras Basah
What is community art?
The Man Behind the Merlion
Top 30 Public Artworks
Baharudin
61 SINGAPORE
ART MAP
Colours of diversity
66 DIRECTORIES
Intergrate Murals Radin Mas CC
A Walk Down Memory Lane
Singapore Art Guide
Trip to the past: Changi Murals & Chijmes
Tourist Spots
Graffiti
Malaysia Art Guide
Punggol article

Murals Directory
In the art map:
1. Tribute to Baharudin Vocational Institute Block 49 Striling Road
2. Colours of Diversity Block 48 Striling Road
3. Games of the Past Block 127 Bukit Merah Lane 1 (Alexandra Village)
4. Water-Polo Block 45 Striling Road
5. Street-side Hawker Block 123 Bukit Merah Lane 1 (Alexandra Village)
6. Occupations of the Past Block 123 Bukit Merah Lane 1 (Alexandra Village)
7. Chicken and Pig Farm Block 19 Queens Close
7. Bras Basah Murals 96 Waterloo Street
8. Splat Murals 155 Waterloo Street
9. dblo Arts Space 222 Queenstreet
10. MINT Museum 26 Seah Street
Other public murals:

Story of Radin Mas 1 Telok Blangah Crescent
Integrate Murals 1 Telok Blangah Crescent (2nd floor)
Universal Primary Education Block 176D Edgedale Plains, Punggol
Environmental Sustainability Block 176D Edgedale Plains, Punggol
Empowerment of Woman through Education Block 174D Edgedale Plains, Punggol
Finger Paintin Mural Block 174D Edgedale Plains, Punggol
SANA Narcotics 2 Sengkang Square
Dbl0 Grafitti Waterloo Street
Splat Stanford Arts College
Youth Arts *Scape Somerset Road
Merlion City by NJC Serangoon Central
YOG Sports Spread around Aljunied GRC
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Mural to Commemorate Baharudin Vocational Institution. Location Block 48 Striling Road.
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COMMUNIITY ART

FEATURE
What is
community
art?
Art is the exciting and endless
possibility created by mixing colour
and form to create rich masterpieces.
In the same way that an oil painting

has different colours and each
colour has different shades, so too is
our community made up of a myriad
voices.
Community Art is the wonderful

blend of the different shades of art
and of our community to collectively
form a masterpiece we can truly call
our own.
COMMUNIITY ART
Introduction
The world of community art is
vividly engaging and is highly
established in America and
Europe. It shows the participation
of community groups and not just
public art. Community Art looks
at both outcome and process.
More importantly, it brings more
meaning to expression.
Involvement of sectors
Community can be viewed through
both a macro and micro lens. In the
Singapore context, the community
is a mixture of the government,
schools, town councils, non-
profit organisation groups and
the general public. This looks at
both the public and people sector.
This understanding omits the

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involvement of the corporate sector is either for the community, by the

as direct participants to cushion the community, or both.
not-for-profit mission. There is a thin
line between art for the community Hence although definitions often
and pure marketing forms such as prove difficult or even trivial, we
advertising. However, the complete aim to explore the approach to
omission of private companies community art.
will not create an inclusive society
and even worse lowers quality. Approach
Hence, they should be engaged as a The approach of community art
supporting pillar in facilitating the can be categorized into four aspects
execution mainly through funding or which are; cast, audience, message
initiation. There is a need to dance on and matrix.
this thin line that separates between
advertising and community outcome. Cast
The interactivity of different sectors Cast looks into the creator of pieces
imitates the mixture of colours to in terms of the actors, performers or
form a masterpiece. curator. The conceptualising of the
idea project is a subset of this category
and may not be adopted for a simple
reason; quality. Very Special Arts
is an international example which
looks at people with disabilities who
create artworks. Another example
includes Migrant Voices that looks
into the artistic expression of foreign
workers.
Besides direct involvement of the

groups shared above, another avenue
of engaging community groups is
Definition through consultation. In a Mural
Some art for community groups do Trail at Invergordon, Scotland,
not wish to limit its scope by defining which was opened by Her Royal
exactly what community art is. We too Highness Princess Ann, community
prefer to concentrate on concentrated groups do not actually create the art
strategies based on demand and work but rather create the content,
supply in the context of the current select the artists and the stories to
social or political climate. It can be be depicted in the murals. This has
said that Art is subjective and should created the term Community Artists,
not be defined. Nevertheless, the a recognised occupation comprising
common understanding is that art of facilitators and painters of
COMMUNIITY ART
the artwork. The community is youths and the public at large. This
engaged and artistic quality is not shows how “audience” can at times
compromised. The term Art and be a dynamic term and eventually
Heritage is most prominent here. although projects may be targeted at
one segment or another, community
Audience art is ultimately, for the community
Audience either refers to the public as a whole.
at large or specific groups such as
within the social services sector or a Message
particular demographic segment. The The message can often be issues of
beautifying of our surroundings such awareness or education targeted
as art at airports or city sculptures is as any of or a combination of
contained within this segment and community segments. Art can often
helps to develop heritage and culture serve as an effective medium to
through the assimilation of art and deliver an important message. Act 3
public space. However a personal conducts school performances about
view is that such pieces of public art teenage issues through performance.
should not simply be pieces doted Similarly, a performance by the
about the public sphere, but rather Necessary Stage, Gemuk Girls
be a representation of the community addresses issues of nationhood
at large, that is, more engagement through a performance where a
is needed to tie public art, to the person from a minority race becomes
public itself. An example of an prime minister. Aside from art as a
organization that aims to achieve medium, often art can also be the
this is Art Outreach Singapore, message in itself, such as spreading
which looks into the outreach of art awareness of environmental art or
to community. They organise tours collaborations between sport and
to view artworks found in our train art. Hence art can serve as both the
stations. medium and the message providing
an effective channel to reach out to
Many such projects also extend the community.
beyond the direct audience or those
immediately involved to a wider Matrix
audience. In 2010, the Youth Lastly, the Matrix refers to the ways
Olympic Games (YOG) will coincide the different aspects of the above
with Noise Singapore, a festival segments come together and the
involving arts and youths. The synergy of their connections. In
synergy of such festivities and events the same way that various colours
bounce of each other creating a and brushstrokes come together
dynamic exuberant environment for to form the painting, it is often

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the dynamic influences of various

approaches, audiences and messages
that come together to form the
tapestry of a vibrant and creative
community arts scene. An example
comes from the humble beginnings
of Social Creatives itself, Creative
Home, our pilot project involved
painting dustbins along Orchard
Road and helped spread awareness
of environmental, social and
community messages. Participants
were the public and youths who
were involved in volunteering on the
ground help as well as voting for the
painted dustbin they liked the most.
The blend of people and messages
demonstrated how the matrix can
enable even a small venture to reach
out and spread their message and
their art to the wider community.
Conclusion
There is no limit to what you can
paint. Similarly, there is no limit to
how you may engage the community
through the arts. The approaches
above attempt to demonstrate the
various facets of how community art
is applied as a tool of expression and
of how Community Arts represents
an important cornerstone of the
future arts and community scene in
Singapore. //
The man behind the Merlion
The Man
behind
the Merlion
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T here are many iconic sights in Singapore but

little is known about the artists who created
them. We are acquainted with local artists such
as Georgette Chen, Liu Kang, Cheong Soo Pieng
and Ho Ho Ying but the talents behind National
symbols such as the Merlion is often overlooked.
There is Thomas Woolner who sculpted the

iconic Sir Stamford Raffles in front of Victoria
Theatre and Concert Hall as well as Cavalieri
Rodolfo Nolli, an Italian sculptor who came to
Asia in 1913 with a group of Italian artists on
the service of the King of Thailand to construct
artwork for the throne room. He finally settled
in Singapore in 1921. He was responsible for the
Allegory of Justice which forms the pediment of
the façade of the former Supreme Court Building
(1939).
The 13-ton tympanum (inner cavity) sculpture

that rests within the archway of the building
was carved from faux stoneware and makes for
an imposing decoration for a building that has
been designed in a classical Greco-roman style.
The artwork depicts Adam on the far left with
the serpent, a fallen man, his back turned from
the Goddess of Justice in the centre.
His imprint is also left behind on various other

pre-World War II and colonial buildings of
importance that include the Fullerton Building,
the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station and the former
City Hall.
But, we need to move on to something even

bigger: The Merlion, a trademark of Singapore
and a must-see for all first time visitors to the
country. Just who is the man responsible for
crafting the massive animal, a sculpture made
from cement and so large that it had to be built
on site? CONFABULATION examines the work
of art:

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Merlion
Artwork Lim Nang Seng (Singapore) The Merlion, 1972 Cement 8.6-metre tall
Patron Singapore Tourism Board
Location There are five Merlions in Singapore which are recognized by STB.
1. The original statue at Merlion Park

2. The 2-metre tall cub statue standing behind the original statue
3. The 37-metre tall gigantic replica — with Mouth Gallery Viewing Deck on
the ninth storey, another viewing gallery on its head and The Merlion
Shop — at Sentosa Island
4. The three-metre tall glazed polymarble statue at Tourism Court
(near Grange Road) completed in 1995
5. The three-metre tall polymarble statue placed on Mount Faber’s Faber
Point
In addition a recognized Merlion statue is found at the Merlion Restaurant

in Cupertino in California, USA.
Emblem Fraser Brunner

design
Fraser Brunner was a member of the Souvenir Committee and the curator
of Van Kleef Aquarium. The Merlion logo became the emblem of STB on
26 March 1964 and its registration as a trademark was finalised two years
later on 20 July 1966.
By 1997, although STB has acquired a new corporate logo, the Merlion
was still protected under the STB Act and use of the symbol required their
permission.
On 1985, the Merlion Week was initiated by STB which included a week
of celebrations, including dance and carnival events. Unfortunately, in
recent times, the Merlion do not get to have a whole week that revolves only
around him anymore.
Conceptu- Kwan Sai Kheong, Vice-chancellor of the University of Singapore and

alisation of Ambassador to the Philippines.
the Statue
Details such as the water-fountain and piped-music which flows out of the
Merlion were added.
Construction Lim Nang Seng, Local craftsman
In November 1971, Lim Nang Seng began sculpting the Merlion statues,
one larger than the other. The actual Merlion to be built was so large that it
had to be built on location and required the enlistment of all eight of Lim’s
children, in particular Pee Nee and Pee Boon.
The Merlion and its cub were finally completed in August 1972.
Description The Merlion was officially installed at 8:45 pm on 15 September, 1972,

by the then Prime Minister Lee Kwan Yew, on his birthday.
Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew was again the guest of honor for the official
launch of the new site which took place on 15 September, 2002, exactly 30
years since it was built.
The Merlion is an imaginary creature with the head of a lion and the body
of a fish. This half-lion, half-fish sculpture rests on undulating waves.
The lion head alludes to the legend of Singapore’s founding by Sang Nila
Utama, a Palembang Prince who, on his arrival on the island, saw what he
thought to be a lion and thereafter renamed Temasek, Singapura or “Lion
City”.
The fish-tail represents Singapore’s links to the ancient sea-bound island

which was Temasek and its long and successful association with the sea,
reflecting how our forefathers traversed the oceans to come to Singapore
and our subsequent dependence upon it as a port.
It sits facing the East, aligned in the most auspicious feng-shui position as
advised. An inscription reads “The Merlion has been erected as a symbol to
welcome all visitors to Singapore”.
Edwin Thumboo cemented the iconic status of the Merlion as a

personification of Singapore with his poem Ulysses by the Merlion in
1979. Due to Thumboo’s status as Singapore’s unofficial poet laureate and
the nationalistic mythmaking qualities of his poetry, future generations of
Singaporean poets have struggled with the symbol of the Merlion, frequently
taking an ironical, critical, or even hostile stand - and pointing out its
artificiality and the refusal of ordinary Singaporeans to accept a tourist
attraction as their national icon.
The poem “attracted considerable attention among subsequent poets, who

have all felt obliged to write their own Merlion (or anti-Merlion) poems,
illustrating their anxiety of influence, as well as the continuing local
fascination with the dialectic between a public and a private role for poets,

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which Thumboo (as Yeats before him, in the Irish context) has wanted to
sustain as a fruitful rather than a tense relation between the personal and
the public.” Among the poems of this nature are “Merlign” by Alvin Pang
and “Love Song for a Merlion” by Vernon Chan.
The Merlion was featured– or, depending on point of view, not featured–
during the 51st Venice Biennale (2005) in the controversial work “Mike”
by artist Lim Tzay Chuen. He had proposed taking the sculpture in the
Merlion Park to the Singapore Pavilion at the exhibition, but was refused by
the authorities.
Said art critic Lee Weng Choy: “Tzay Chuen’s work is important precisely
because he addresses this very Singaporean problem of ‘can’ versus ‘cannot’.
A personal comment by Eugene Tan, the curator of Lim’s exhibition:
“After the failure to move the Merlion to Venice for the Biennale, I was
apprehensive that Tzay Chuen’s intended installation might perhaps be
too subtle for the context of Venice and overlooked. However, I was proved
wrong, judging by the positive reception to Tzay Chuen’s work. The strength
of the work lies in the way it engages with different audiences through
various levels. Some viewers became aware and fascinated by the artist’s
intention to move the Merlion, while others were simply pleased to have
found clean and functional washrooms at their disposal. In the latter, this
led to long queues to use the washrooms, which attests to the success of
the Tzay Chuen’s intention to challenge and break down the boundaries
between the experience of art and life in a particularly pertinent and
poignant way.” //
30 PUBLIC ARTWORKS
Top 30
A selection of the
best of Singapore’s
iconic public
artworks worthy
of an art trail on
a good-weather
day (listed in no
particular order).

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1. Sir Stamford Raffles 8. A Visit to the Museum:

Artist Thomas Woolner Taking the Past Forward
Year 1887 Artist Chern Lian Shan
Patron The Government of the Straits Settlements Year 2000
Location In front of Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall Patron National Heritage Board
Location In front of the Peranakan Museum
2. First Generation
Artist Chong Fah Cheong
Year 2000 9. Negative Mass, Harmony
Patron Far East Organization / Sino Group /
Singapore Tourism Board of the Generations
Location Along the Singapore River Artist Oh Sang Wook
(next to the Fullerton Hotel) Year 1995
Patron Collection of Ministry of Information,
Communications and the Arts (MICA)
3. Fishing by the River Location MICA Building (intersection of Hill Street
Artist Chern Lian Shan and River Valley Road)
Year 2005
Patron The Riverwalk / National Heritage Board /
Singapore Tourism Board 10. Big Bang
Location Along the Singapore River Artist Brother Joseph McNally
(in front of The Riverwalk) Year 2000
Patron Collection of the Singapore Art Museum
Location MICA Building (small courtyard)
4. Six Brushstrokes
Artist Roy Lichtenstein
Year 1997 11. ASEAN Sculpture Garden
Patron Collection of Pontiac Land Group Artist Napoleon Veloso Abueva / Vichai Sithiratn /
Location Roy Lichtenstein Sculpture Plaza Ng Eng Teng / But Muchtar / Anthony Lau /
at Millenia Singapore Osman Bin Mohammad
Year 1982
Patron National Parks Board
5. Abundance III Location Fort Canning Hill
Artist Sun Yu-Li
Year 1993
Patron Suntec City 12. Space – Time Link
Location Suntec Singapore International Convention Artist Anthony Poon
& Exhibition Centre (intersection of Raffles Year 1997
Boulevard and Temasek Boulevard) Patron UE Square
Location UE Square (Shell House entrance)
6. Momentum
Artist David Gerstein 13. Web Light
Year 2007 Artist Matthew Ngui
Patron One Raffles Quay (Keppel Land / Year 2009
Cheung Kong Holdings / Hongkong Land) Patron Orchard Central
Location Finlayson Green Location Orchard Central (side facing Orchard Road
(opposite One Raffles Quay) and Killiney Road)
7. Living World 14. Sculptural Reliefs

Artist Ju Ming Artist Gerard d’Alton Henderson
Year 1986 Year 1970
Patron Collection of the Singapore Art Museum Patron Hilton Singapore
(SAM) ocation Hilton Singapore (side facing Orchard Road)
Location In front of SAM
30 PUBLIC ARTWORKS
15. Mother and Child 23. Struggle for Survival

Artist Ng Eng Teng Artist Aw Tee Hong
Year 1980 Year 1987
Patron Far East Organization Patron SMRT
Location Orchard Parade Hotel Location Outside Raffles Place Station
(side facing Orchard Road) (in front of OUB Centre)
16. Urban People / Nutmeg / Cloud 24. The Climb

Artist Kurt Laurenz Metzler / Kumari Nahappan / Artist Ng Eng Teng
Troika Year 1987
Year 2009 Patron Housing and Development Board (HDB)
Patron ION Orchard Location HDB Hub (in front of Block 190)
Location ION Orchard
25. Mama’s Precious One
Artist Chong Fah Cheong
17. Progress & Advancement Year 1989
Artist Yu Yu Yang Patron HDB
Year 1988 Location HDB Hub (in front of Block 184)
Patron Lien Ying Chow
Location In front of OUB Centre
26. Flower Tree
18. Harmony Artist Choi Jeong-Hwa
Artist Yu Yu Yang Year 2006
Year 2001 Patron VivoCity
Patron Collection of City Developments Limited Location VivoCity
(CDL) (entrance facing HabourFront Centre)
Location In front of Republic Plaza
27. Snowman
19. Homage to Newton Artist Ignes Idee
Artist Salvador Dali Year 2006
Year 1985 Patron VivoCity
Patron Collection of United Overseas Bank (UOB) Location VivoCity (The Promenade)
Location UOB Plaza 1 (ground floor)
28. I Was Here

20. Bird Artist Francis Ng
Artist Fernando Botero Year 2005
Year 1990 Location In front of the University Cultural Centre
Patron Collection of UOB
Location Along the Singapore River
(next to UOB Plaza II) 29. Superstring
Artist Joshua Yang
Year 2009
21. Reclining Figure Patron Land Transport Authority (LTA)
Artist Henry Moore
Year 1982 Location Marymount Station on Circle Line
Patron OCBC Bank
Location OCBC Centre (along Canal Road) 30. The Coin Mat
Artist Jane Lee
22. Samsui Women Year 2009
Artist Professor Liu Jilin Patron LTA
Year 1999 Location Bartley Station on Circle Line
Patron URA Centre
Location URA Centre (side entrance facing Maxwell
Hawker Centre)

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Tribute to Baharudin
Vocational Institute
Text:: Rebekah Anthony
BAHARUDIN
B eing one of the first ever

school devoted to the arts in
Singapore, Baharuddin Vocational
ceramics artists, who I must add or
I will forever regret, played a pivotal
role in the progression of ceramics art
Institute (BVI) grew from a humble on our little island, once, taught and
background. From various name mentored students at Baharuddin
changes over the years and starting Vocational Institute.
off without a building of their own,
they had to resort to borrowing Because of this remarkable
premises to house their students. and significant school, a mural
wall painting was created in
In 1970, thankfully! They moved into commemoration. This dedicatory was
their very own building where they created by Social Creatives. Located
housed students undertaking courses opposite the MDIS campus, these
from graphic design to doll making. two coloured murals has the effect of
Baharuddin Vocational Institute was “popping out at you” possibly due to
more than just a school. I say this the nature of the green paint against
because as surprising as it may seem black. With playful elements of
now, it was the first and only school bunnies and rainbows, it shows the
to provide art courses in the 70’s. vigour and imagination of the school
Being the only faculty that taught with an artistic spin. Almost random-
students everything artistically filled doodles filled this piece of
involved, Baharuddin Vocational work which was a collaboration
Institute gave birth to our very first that exudes creative expression. The
locally taught creative individuals. artworks are two dimensional. This
These individuals such as Zoe Tay is to reflect the the concept of the
and Makansutra’s KF Seetoh were logo. //
great additions to Singapore’s
creative industry.
With the school keeping students

well-equipped with the right tools,
and fathering local celebrities, it
did not remiss when it came to the
standards of educators. Some may
not know this, but Iskandar Jalil,
one of Singapore’s finest modern

COLOURS OF DIVERSITY FEATURE
Colours of
diversity
COLOURS OF DIVERSITY
I n its series of 20 murals around

Queenstown... During this
process, Social Creatives managed
Singaporean who comes across
this mural would most definitely
feel a sense of connection with it.
to capture the support of Keppel All our years, we have watched our
Coropration. Keppel Volunteers national day parades, participated
decided to lend a hand while in racial harmony days and seen
Social Creatives’ lent them the vast amounts of multi racial
paints and brushes. Armed with gatherings, it is without a doubt
an overf low of creativity, they that Singapore is formed with
painted the walls with a fresh face much differing cultures, yet we
of the Greek Goddess, Medusa. live as one. This mural represents
Fear not, I say “fresh” because Singapore as, it contains the
instead of the serpent haired and essentials of Singapore and the
stone eyed creature, Keppelites way we all live as one. Despite
teamed up with Sg Cares to turn having different roots we come
her into a colourful , alluring together as one. //
work of art. With a wide variety
of bright contrasting colours, the
hair of “medusa” became locks of
extensions that came to represent
the various races we have. Inside
each lock of hair, there are
religious symbols.
Taking advantage of the open

and shared space, the mural
contained elements that best
represented Singapore as a multi-
racial society , elements such as
churches, mosques and other
religious places. Because of the
significance of these elements, any

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Sports
SPORTS
T his may seem a little random-

trying to incorporate sports into
The Pocket Arts Guide, but spare
of this mural was based on the
Water polo sport as it was a strong
component in the sports industry
us a minute and we’ll show you the during Singapore’s early years.
relation art has played in this area. The timing on this mural was also
rather convenient and appropriate
What is art? Really, to many it’s still as Singapore won its bid to host the
tentative but to some and hopefully 2010 Youth Olympics Games.
to more; art is something that brings
people of all walks of life together. Also in 2009, Aljunied GRC and
Should art not be used as a catalyst Damai Secondary School introduced
towards bringing greater community numerous murals into the
involvement? heartlands to demonstrate the Youth
Olympic Games. The Youth Olympic
Despite the vast difference art and Games, core values evolves around
physical exercise has become in the friendship, respect and excellence.
minds of the general public, this These common values are prominent
mural is to remind them that art in Community Murals where we
could be in everything. Art is meant interact with one another. The
to depict so why not depict sports? presence of mentor artists provided
The above mural, done by Social balance and quality checks on the
Creatives has taken the beauty of artwork.
art and used it to portray physical
exercise as both an importance in Mural painting needs teamwork,
Singapore and also a reminder to patience and care. Teamwork
keep healthy. is present in most things we do
as we have to work together, no
On 11 December 2009, this mural matter whether you are great or
was completed opposite the Queens not. Patience is usually the most
town Swimming Complex; The artist important factor in life as patience
Mr. Raziz a.k.a Mr. Bombster was will teach you how to be detailed and
the art behind this mural. Together articulate when it comes to working.
with him, a group of migrant As for care of your work, we would
workers actually volunteered in have to keep our work neat and tidy
the production of this piece of so that other people can appreciate
work. When asked about how he what we have done. The vast mural
felt working with them, he said, “It painting sessions have increased our
was something different working teamwork to complete the mural by
with maids. They wanted to add working together, failing as a team or
me on facebook. It was a refreshing passing as a team. //
experience,” The main concept

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Integrate Murals
Radin Mas CC
Text: Rebekah Anthony
RADIN MAS
ISocial
n its series of 20 murals around
Queenstown...During this process,
Creatives managed to capture
Being able to connect and give these
elderly a chance for participation
further instills the vision that art
the support of Keppel Coropration. should be able to bring both the
Keppel Volunteers decided to lend community together for a common
a hand while Social Creatives’ lent purpose, regardless of whether the
them the paints and brushes. Armed person is 5 or 105 years old. Because
with an overflow of creativity, they quite honestly when it comes to art,
painted the walls with a fresh face we are all young and age does not
of the Greek Goddess, Medusa. Fear truly matter.
not, I say “fresh” because instead of
the serpent haired and stone eyed One of the main murals created tells
creature, Keppelites teamed up with the story of Princess Radin Mas.
Sg Cares to turn her into a colourful Radin Mas was a young and beautiful
, alluring work of art. With a wide princess who unfortunately came
variety of bright contrasting colours, across an ill-fated life. She was killed
the hair of “medusa” became locks of accidentally while someone else was
extensions that came to represent trying to kill her father. Before death,
the various races we have. Inside her life was not much easier. She was
each lock of hair, there are religious forced to wed the evil Tengku Bagus
symbols. while her father was held in captivity
in a well.
Radin Mas is one of the towns in
Singapore that consists of mainly Because of this tragic story, this mural
aging population. Through these was inspired to create a depiction of
projects, there are hopes to provide an
Radin Mas sitting far away in isolation
avenue of expression and connection with her own thoughts, hoping for a
to our Singapore. more fruitful and peaceful life.
The body language of Radin Mas
This is why, on 5th and 6th of by the water shows her longing and
December, 18 elderly and senior patience, while waiting for some
citizens were engaged in the good to come”
development of sketches as well as
outlines of the walls on which the The main murals artistic direction
murals are painted on. On 20th is about giving life to everything.
December, groups that consisted of There’s a silhouette of a man
over 250 elderly then participated holding the paintbrush who acts as
in the creation of these artworks. the painter, who then ignites a vast
Youth facilitators were present to amount of colors onto the wall which
best engage the group and guide signifies an explosion of energy
them to experiment their skills a and positivity. Overall, with all the
much as possible but not forgetting murals combined the intention was
at the same time, to make sure that to express creativity //
everyone was having fun. It was a
mass participative event that brought
the people and community together
through art.

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Youth,
Leader-
ship,
Creativity
and
RYLA
Text: Chew Ban Seng
RYLA
R otar y is one of the largest in-

ternational ser vice associa-
tions, with over 29,000 clubs in
These people are put through
the mills... and at the end of the
p r o c e s s , t h e y b e c o m e t r a n s fo r m e d
m o r e t h a n 16 0 c o u n t r i e s . I t s m e m - leaders ready to face the challenges
bers are dedicated to humanit ar- of the world.
ian ser vice, high ethical st andards
i n t h e i r p e r s o n a l a n d p r o fe s s i o n a l Pa r t i c i p a n t s e x p l o r e a n d a p p l y
l i fe , a n d t h e p r o m o t i o n o f w o r l d practical leadership skills, get
understanding and peace. to know themselves b e t t e r,
learn and develop some teaming
One of the goals of Rotar y is skills, develop and practice some
to help young people develop communication skills and have a
their leadership abilities and f u n t i m e w i t h fe l l o w y o u n g a d u l t s .
self-confidence to the fullest. The methodology used varies from
To a c c o m p l i s h t h i s g o a l , R o t a r y y e a r t o y e a r. . . s o t h a t c o n t e n t
Clubs prepare thousands of c o u l d r e m a i n f r e s h . H o w e v e r, t h e
young leaders through Rotar y process remains unchanged.
Yo u t h L e a d e r s h i p Aw a r d s ( RYL A )
p r o g r a m s e a c h y e a r. RYL A e v e n t s Facilit ators are encouraged to
are organized and facilitated by come out with creative methods
Rot ar y volunteers. The overall to facilitate learning. One of
a i m o f RYL A i s t o d e m o n s t r a t e several such activities is to
how youth can take control of encourage participants to paint
their own lives and to use this or draw a picture based strictly
u n d e r s t a n d i n g t o p o s i t i v e l y a f fe c t on oral communication received.
the lives of others around them. This process is particularly
interesting as can be seen from the
E a c h y e a r, R o t a r y E - C l u b o f photographs. By encouraging the
3 310 ( w w w. r o t a r y e c l u b 3 310 . o r g ) youth to “think out of the box” in
i s i nv o l v e d i n o n e o r m o r e s u c h a s a fe e nv i r o n m e n t , t h e y b e g i n t o
youth events held within Rot ar y understand that failing is part of
I n t e r n a t i o n a l D i s t r i c t 3 310 w h i c h learning... and growing.
comprises of three countries,
n a m e l y, S i n g a p o r e , B r u n e i a n d Wo u l d y o u b e i n t e r e s t e d t o
M a l a y s i a ( M a l a c c a , J o h o r, S a r a w a k , k n o w m o r e ? A t y p i c a l RYL A i s a
Sabah and Labuan). Developing residential program held over a 4
youth - the leaders of tomorrow days / 3 nights in a resor t.
- through a systematic program is
both a science as well as an ar t.

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Graffiti
W ell, it looks like we finally

reached here; the never ending
debate between what is graffiti and
street art, is graffiti really art? Does
it constitute to vandalism? Before I
begin, I shall firstly just provide some
dictionary defined meanings.
- Vandalism is the defacement

of public property.
- Graffiti is drawings or writings that

is scratched, painted, or sprayed
on walls or other surfaces in
public places.
- Street art is any art developed in

public spaces.
Many automatically think about

vandalism when they hear graffiti, and
this is because it is within the act of
creating graffiti that shouts vandalism;
to be able to spray paint something in
the public eye without getting caught
or seen especially by the law. This act
comes off as vulgar and disrespectful.
Graffiti has grown so vastly that it
has gone into a different league on its
own. There is graffiti as an art form,
and then there is graffiti as both an art
form and a way of life and a culture.
As an art form, graffiti usually consists

of bright tones, textured with the
Image credit: kamaldollah.wordpress.com
effect of a spray paints. It is usually
GRAFFITI
bold and eye catching. It looks so bold Because graffiti is no longer just a type
and free that it could be rebellious and of art like I attempted to explain above
uncontrollable. it has become more than that.
Graffiti as a culture and lifestyle is on a To directly draw the line of difference

whole new level. To many graffiti artists artistically, graffiti’s style is more
the act of spray painting illegally causes colourful, vibrant, bold and always
a rush of adrenaline and paranoia, yet involves spray cans. Over the years
while all this is going on, there is a we have all established the fact that
cloud of clarity. Because of this “kick”, graffiti art looks more rebellious, more
many graffiti artists vandalise in order careless and more jumbled.
to feel this certain way. It is the angst;
hate and need to rebel that forms this Street art is everything that does not
lifestyle. To rebel is human nature and look like graffiti. It does not have a
due to this, many associate graffiti as definite art form or style; although it
vandalism. has a tendency to be more structured,
more stenciled upon, more careful
Art is liberation. It is the freedom to and more illustrated. However who
say and do anything you want, so who are we to define something that does
cares if you are doing it at your house not have a restricted meaning yet, it is
or at someone else’s, art should provide still open and hence street art is still
the freedom to express But because it anything that may be considered art to
has the nature to be so liberal, this is the public.
where lines must be drawn, in order to
prevent chaos. It is when you choose At the end of the day, be it graffiti or
to use your canvas as another’s person street art, both eventually takes on the
canvas, this is when vandalism is called same direction. And that is to express
upon. something; isn’t that the basis of art?-
To not just create beautiful things, but
I quote from John Fekner an innovative to create though provoking works that
artist, “All art on the street that’s not tells the truth and move people. //
graffiti”. This, I cannot agree anymore.

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Punggol Murals
P unggol was given a face lift with a

serious dose of colour and vibrancy
on the 17th and 31st July. A series of 6
their skills and learnt something new
as they painted these walls.
walls were transformed with the help of Gracing the event, MP Penny Low
about 180 participants from Standard joined in by getting her hands dirty.
Chartered Bank, Temasek Poly, NTUC She used spray cans to paint the
Fairprice and so on. With such massive Singapore flag and did not falter when
collaboration, the participants walked it came to finger painting as many
away feeling proud that each and every would due to its messy nature.
one of them became an artist that day.
The main aim of the event, organized
Age played no role in this creation. and led by Social Creatives, was to
Kids as well as adults worked together foster the importance of art within
to give these mundane walls life. A the community. Many do not see the
wide range of bright colours were pivotal role art can play in bringing
injected and various art techniques unity and harmony. This event helped
were tried out. From finger painting, people to realize that it is within the
to spray cans, chalk drawing and paint act of creating something beautiful
brushes; everyone was kept on their that brings people to unite and live
toes and entertained as they tried out harmoniously together. //
Walk Down Memory LANE
A Walk Down
Memory Lane
- Revisiting the forgotten
Public art is art that is specifically In the recent years, LTA has been actively
commissioned for a particular site and its encouraging the incorporation of art into
community in mind. The works can be their train stations (in what came to known
intended to be permanent or temporary as Art in Transit), a practice common in
and its form can range from mosaics, Europe and North America.
paintings, sculptures, lighting, landscape
designs, textiles, glassworks, video In 2007, a National Heritage Board survey
installations, ceramics and performance estimated that there were over 300 public
art. artworks on display. The earliest surviving
work of public art in Singapore is a statue
Introducing the artwork into the local of an elephant, a gift from King Rama
environment creates a significant impact V of Thailand in 1871 that is currently
in terms of encouraging regeneration and located at The Arts House (side entrance
enhancement of the space and creates facing the Padang). Sadly, over the years,
opportunity for social and educational not all sculptures stood the test of time
interaction and can even promote tourism. and many have come and gone from our
public spaces.
Before, Singapore was earnest about public
art and endeavored to build monuments A Walk Down Memory Lane takes us
and artworks that reflected national through a handful of these works of art;
aspirations and struggles. However, by some which have been removed and
1970-80, the task proved taxing and placed in storage, and others permanently
this gave way to private and corporate destroyed in the pursuit of the newer and
commissioning of artworks. better.

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Athletes in Action
Artwork Brother Joseph McNally (Singapore) Athletes in Action, 1979
Patron Housing and Development Board
Location Previously at the Town Centre
Description The Town Centre was originally built in 1973 and the sculpture
was added in 1979. It survived a few different redesigns of the
Town Centre, but not the rebuilding in 2004 and is currently not
accessible by the public.
Breakthrough
Artwork Chern Lian Shan (Singapore) Breakthrough, 1990
Patron NTUC Income
Location Previously at the NTUC Income building
Description Breakthrough is a golden sculpture of a horse leaping out of an
egg, commissioned to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of NTUC
Income. The Golden Egg depicts the essence of life as all forms
of life begin with an egg while the Golden Horse is a symbol of
hardwork, dedication and reliability.
Dancer
Artwork Sun Yu Li (Singapore) Dancer, 1993
Patron Wing Tai Land
Location Previously outside Park Mall
Description The work is a liberation of the body and soul. The sculpture
evolves itself into ever-changing symbols following the rhythm
of nature. The curves twist gently, achieving greater balance and
rhythm through the asymmetrical design. The swaying posture looks
as if it is inviting you to dance to the music of life.
Joyous Rivers
Artwork Elsie Yu (Singapore) Joyous Rivers, 1987
Patron Singapore Airlines
Location Previously located at the Marina Bay. It was moved during
the redevelopment of the Esplanade waterfront.
Description A sculpture to commemorate the successful completion of the
cleanup of the Singapore River/Kallang Basic Catchment. It
epitomizes the eternal flow of live-giving water. Meandering and in-
terlocking patterns of rivers and catchments are captured on its base,
whilst joyous, dancing waves, frozen in motion, portray the abstract
form of mass celebration of a happy event. The waves surge forward
in one direction, at a 60 degree angle in one direction, symbolizing
Singaporeans striving with one common purpose towards a better
tomorrow. Lights at night enliven the liquid forms with an animated,
shimmering glow. At the time, it was the most expensive work com-
missioned to a local artist.
LOVE
Artwork Robert Indiana (American) LOVE, 1987
Patron Wing Tai Holdings
Location Previously located at the Marina Bay. It was moved during
the redevelopment of the Esplanade waterfront.
Description The LOVE design has been reproduced in a variety of formats.
Likewise, the sculpture has been recreated in multiple versions and a
variety of colors, and is now on display around the world. The piece
in Singapore is one of the thirteen LOVE sculptures located outside
of USA.
Metamorphosis I
Artwork Obie B. Simonis (USA) Metamorphosis I, 1986
Patron Marina Centre Holdings
Location Previously along Marina Bay
Description John Portman and Associates was developing a large architectural
project in Singapore and commissioned Simonis to create the work
for the project.
Musical Fountain
Artwork Tan Teng Kee (Malaysia) Musical Fountain, 1974
Patron DBS for Plaza Singapura
Location Previously placed at Plaza Singapura and later moved to
the Marina City Park (and then removed)
Description Tan mentioned in a catalogue for his retrospective show held at
Sculpture Square in October 2001 that, “the commission was
sponsored by the Development Bank of Singapore (DBS). It was to
be displayed in front of a shopping centre called Plaza Singapura. I
studied the environment, measured the size of the proposed pool and
used metal to build an abstract form, using straight lines to build a
model. My concept was to join two clusters of forms: one in front of
the other. From a distance, the two forms appear like natural forms,
like a mountain, summits high and low. It can appear as a landscape,
as a scene that seems to be changing. I wanted to convey a sense
of change and development. I sent it in for the competition and the
judges selected my work.”
From an exchange with art historian TK Sabapathy in 1991 –
TK Sabapathy: Are you still very interested in art in public places? Do you
still think that it is relevant or important?
Tan Teng Kee: I think it is important for the public environment. First
we must look for a suitable environment to display sculpture; that is
important. That is challenging work for me, a big project. I just

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want to mention about the first project which I did in 1974. At that
time it was a closed competition and I was lucky to win the first
one organized by the Development Bank. The judges selected my
submission, but the managers of Plaza Singapura could not believe
that my entry could be the winner; but they had to accept it as the
judges had decided on it. So, the manager decided to test the entries
on his own staff. Everyone including the clerks and the janitors were
asked to view the first three winners and to select one from their
own judgments. They were asked to cast their votes. Guess what!
They still chose mine to be the overall winner. Is that not amazing?
TK Sabapathy: That is interesting and I am glad you disclosed that.
Peace and Prosperity

Artwork Yu Yu Yang (Taiwan) Peace and Prosperity, 1971
Patron Mandarin Hotel / Lien Ying Chow
Location Previously in front of Mandarin Hotel
Description Yu Yu Yang has had a strong influence as a teacher, counting Ju
Ming as one of his students. In 1983, he drew up plans for a Space
& Technology Art Centre in Singapore, and in 1991 the Singapore
National Museum featured his work in an exhibition titled “Stainless
Steel Sculptures Exhibition”.
This work stood for 20 years in front of the Mandarin Hotel but
little remained after a remodelling of the hotel in the late 1990s.
Remnants included two white stucco structures pictured.
Rainbow
Artwork Chern Lian Shan (Singapore) Rainbow, 1994
Patron Pidemco Land
Location Previously outside Pidemco Center (later developed into
One George Street)
Description The sculpture was intended to reflect the business goals of the now
defunct Pidemco Land.
Singapore at the Crossroads

Artwork Sim Lian Huat (Singapore) Singapore at the Crossroads, 1986
Patron Port of Singapore Authority
Location Singapore Port
Description The sculpture is fabricated from brass plates. It is crossed at the
centre to symbolise Singapore’s strategic position at the crossroads
of world shipping. Its shape is inspired by ancient Chinese junks
which plied in this region and reflects Singapore’s long maritime
history and the port’s contribution to Singapore’s development.
Artwork Chieu Shuey Fook (Singapore) Singapore’s Multicultural Life,

1987
Patron Singapore MRTC (currently known as SMRT)
Location Previously Orchard MRT, destroyed during the building
of ION Orchard
Description Chieu states that the artwork was the largest copper enamel artwork
in the world. This low relief copper enamel mural measured some
2.5 x 30 metres, and cost around S$200,000 at the time of its
commission.
Soaring Visions
Artwork Elsie Yu (Singapore) Soaring Visions, 1992
Patron Donated by Mr Albert Hong
Location Previously at the Marina City Park
Description A symbol of our society’s aspirations and progress. Its components
symbolise the spiralling development of a people working together
for a common cause. Each layer of the brass units represents bursts
of energy of individual effort. The units are moulded together in a
fluid movement emphasising the co-operation between individuals.
The brass units are attached to the shaft by stainless steel pipes
which signify the unifying and stabilising strength of the people.
The volcanic base emerging from the earth portrays both the
dynamism of the Nation and the solid roots which form the basis for
advancement.
Surprising Singapore
Artwork Leo Hee Tong (Singapore) Surprising Singapore, 1987
Patron Singapore MRT
Location Previously leading to the entrance of Orchard MRT station
Description Measuring 2.2 x 37 metres, it was a painting that was translated
into a mosaic mural featuring the tourist icons of Singapore. It was
destroyed in the construction of ION Orchard.
Taichi
Artwork Ju Ming (Taiwan) Taichi, 1984
Patron Donated to the National Museum by the Trade Mission of
Taiwan
Location Previously in front of the Singapore History Museum
(now known as the National Museum)
Description The twin of this sculpture is located at the HDB Headquarters office.

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Typical Prosperous and Honest Merchant

Artwork William G. Stirling Typical Prosperous and Honest Merchant,
1937
Patron Gift from the artist
Location Previously in front of the Raffles Museum, it was moved to
make way for the time capsule and again during the renovations
of the National Museum of Singapore in 2004-2006
Description The artwork was the artist’s conception of a typical prosperous
and honest Chinese merchant during the colonial days.
Wings of Victory
Artwork Ramon Orlina (Philippines) Wings of Victory, 1986
Patron Wisma Atria
Location Previously displayed in the Wisma Atria atrium
Description A S$300,000 work made up of 67 suspended steel birds weighing
35kg each. It is presumably destroyed during a change of the mall’s
ownership and management.
CHANGI MURALS
Trip to the past:

Changi Murals

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B eing authentic murals, it still

stands today at the three-storey
Block 151 of Roberts Barracks (off
give when in distress? Could somehow
the continuous brushing take away
troubles and relieve our soul? Or could
Martlesham Road). it be the way it can bring vast amounts
of people together? - People who for
With so much past, passion and 3 and half years awaited their deaths.
struggle behind these paintings, it is This oeuvre of Mr. Warren provoked
heart melting to see that the stories other POW’s to risk their lives in order
behind Stanley Warrens paintings to obtain the materials such as paint in
were very much biblical, with messages order to create these works of art. This
of love and forgiveness. A prisoner-of- brings up the question, was art worth
war (POW) during WWII, this British risking their lives for? To them it was
artillery soldier was held at Changi an obvious yes. They were at the point
Prison for three and a half years. of their lives, where art was all they
had to give them hope.
Despite suffering from dysentery, Mr.
Warren painted 5 murals all inspired Because these murals consisted
by the Christian bible, any they elements of peace and love in a place
were painted in this order, Nativity, where that was hollow, the impact of
Ascension, Crucifixion, Last Supper these murals not only gave light and
and St Luke in Prison. Each mural optimism, but it changed the way the
carried a large significance to that of POW’s lived. It gave them sanctuary
the bible and its period. and comfort in death. Something that
all the richness in the world cannot
There stands a total of 5 murals, each buy.
being at least 3m long. Their large size
helped ensure near all who saw it felt This leads me back to the significance
the hope and compassion that Mr. of what art can do, and the impact
Warren captured forever in paint. It it could have on people. Mr Warren
would be nice to think that for many, took on a bold move by creating these
the murals were like angels, watching murals, Singapore should too. Despite
over prisoners in otherwise trying, and the fact that the art scene has been
often hopeless circumstances. growing, we still lack in public art.
Our streets aren’t paved enough with
We wonder what really sparked art and something should be done. //
someone off to paint in such conditions.
Well, could it be the therapy art can
CHIJMES MURALS
Trip to the past:

Chijmes Murals

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T he above artwork is probably one of the

major murals done in Singapore. Le
Mur Lion; The Lion Wall, portrays the myth
in the imagery of a lion and its struggling
journey towards finding a better world.
Stretched across the walls on Brash Basah
Road estimated to be about 125 meters, it
was apparently assumed to be the longest
wall mural in Singapore.
This piece of mural has a mixture of both

Asian and French elements. Designed by
French artist, Christophe Tissot, he creates
an image that speaks both traditional
painting styles of France, yet a rich influence
of Asian imagery.
The grand opening incited roads to be

closed and brought about a guest list of at
least 500 and the presence of Mr David Lim,
Minister of State (Defense and Information
& the Arts) and the French and the Swiss
ambassadors. //
POSTSCRIPTS
Bras Basah
N amed after the 1815 Battle of

Waterloo, Waterloo street is now
known for its rich housing towards the
NAFA and Lasalle-SIA and URA ( Urban
Redevelopment Authority).
arts. With pre-war shop houses and Located at the boundary wall of
bungalows this strip creates a great Stamford arts centre, the first two wall
picture for any architect and allows any murals located at the wall of Stamford
individual to fully immerse themselves Arts Centre, were painted by URA and
into the vast sea of the arts. Lasalle-sia students. The art direction
for these two murals was to bring out the
If you wake up and suddenly feel like unique blend of architecture in the area.
dancing or painting or even sculpting A significant amount of different colours
Waterloo Street is the place to be. were used to represent architecture and
Clustered together is the Dance rich cultural heritage which is prominent
Ensemble Singapore, Singapore with the many religious buildings in the
Calligraphy Society, Sculptor Square, Bras Basah area.
ACTION theatre and Young musician’s
society. The third mural, which was produced by
NAFA, is meant to depict the challenges
Filled with much heritage and culture women face in our society. The site
around the area due to the many religious specific mural, which stands next to
landmarks along the street, Waterloo the SCWO Centre further instills the
street crosses paths with Middle road message.
and Bras Basah road.; areas where the
art scene is also thriving. Most known The presence of these three murals
for the young art community that is creates a more distinct and unique
probably gathered due to the stature of character for the area and further
NAFA( Nanyang academy of fine arts) enhances the district as an arts hub.
and Lasalle-SIA college of the arts, this Waterloo street is definitely a bridge
area is creating a profound arts identity linking everything pertaining to the arts. //
for themselves.
To further enhance this area as a

hub for Arts, Culture, Learning and
Entertainment three wall murals have
since been produced and unveiled along
Waterloo Street. These murals were a
collaborative effort from the students of

POSTSCRIPT
Water polo Mural
Colours of Diversity Mural

Tribute to Baharudin
Vocational Institute Mural
Sealey Brandt Photography Studio,

Geeleinan Art Gallery & Studio
Chicken and Pig Farm Mural
Mercedes-Benz Center
Games of the Past Mural

Street-side Hawker Mural &
Occupations of the Past Mural
61 / CONFABULATION
Pop and Contemporary
Fine Art
Foundation Oil
Painting
Bras Basah Mural Splat Mural Splat Mural
dblo Mural
Art Trove,
The Private Museum
The Private Museum
Chan Hampe
Galleries
Art Trove
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Sotheby’s Institute of Art,
DreamSpace Art Studio
DIRECTORIES
SINGAPORE ART GUIDE C

A
Cape of Good Hope
140 Hill Street
Alliance Française de Singapour 1 Sarkies Road
#01-06 MICA Building
AndrewShire Gallery 5 Swiss Cottage Estate Singapore 179369
Asian Civilisations Museum www.acm.org.sg +65 6733 3822
Aratong Galleries 26 Mount Pleasant Drive www.capeofgoodhopeartgallery.com
Art Forum 82 Cairnhill Road
Art Galleries at NAFA 80 Bencoolen Street
Art Glass Solutions 30 Kuo Chuan Avenue
Chan Hampe Galleries
Antiquaro 328 North Bridge Road
19 Tanglin Road #01-04 Raffles Hotel Arcade
#02-42 Tanglin Shopping Centre Singapore 188719
Singapore 247909 +65 6338 1962
+65 6737 4822 www.chanhampegalleries.com
www.antiquaro.com
Changi Museum 1000 Upper Changi Road North

Art Retreat (Wu Guanzhong Gallery) 10 Ubi Crescent #01-
45/47
Chieu Sheuy Fook Studio
Studio 102
Art Seasons 7 Kaki Bukit Road 1 #02-12
91 Lorong J
Art Tree Gallery 333A Orchard Road #04-11 Telok Kurau Road
Art Trove Singapore 425985
51 Waterloo Street +65 96690589
#02-01 to 03 chieusf@gmail.com
Singapore 187969
+65 6336 0915 Collectors Contemporary 5 Jalan Kilang Barat #01-03
www.art-trove.com COMBINART 27 Woodlands Industrial Park E1 #01-08
D
Art-2 Gallery 140 Hill Street #01-03 d’Art 5 Westbourne Road #02-03
artcommune 133 New Bridge Road #02-77 D’Peak Art Space Kaki Bukit Road 1 #01-07
Artesan 793 Bukit Timah Road #02-01
Artfolio 328 North Bridge Road #02-25 DaTang Fine Arts Singapore
ArtGoGo 402 Orchard Road #02-08 177 River Valley Road,
ARTSingapore www.artsingapore.net Liang Court , #02-09A
ArtSpace at Royal Plaza Hotel 25 Scotts Road Singapore 179030
Arty Art Gallery 686A Woodlands Drive 73 #15-52 +65 9846 2098 / +65 9721 3718
Aryaseni 10A Bukit Pasoh www.9911art.com
B DLR Gallery 22 Marshall Road
Barrosa Studio 4 Woking Road #01-02 DreamSpace Art Studio

艺术创作，专业绘画教育。
Benaka Art Conservation 19 China Street
Private Ltd #03-04/05 Far East Square
64 Taman Warna Singapore 049561
Singapore 276386 +65 9168 7785
+65 9105 4377 / +65 6100 2707 www.hill-ad.com.sg
www.benakaartconservation.com
Dynasties Antique & Art Gallery
18 Boon Lay Way
Black Earth Auction #01-136 TradeHub 21
367 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 609966
Singapore 427559 +65 67383268
+65 6346 3767 www.9911art.com
www.blackearth.com.sg
E
Bhaskar’s Art Academy 19/21 Kerbau Road
Borobudur www.borobudurauction.com Esplanade 1 Esplanade Drive
Eagle’s Eye 39 Stamford Road #01-01

DIRECTORIES
Echo Art Galerie 19 Tanglin Road #02-59 I

Emily Hill 11 Upper Wilkie Road
Impress Galleries
F 1 Kim Seng Promenade
#02-07/08 Great World City
fill your walls Singapore 237994
21 Tanjong Pagar Road +65 67362966
#04-02 www.impressgalleries.com
Singapore 088444
+65 6222 1667
www.fill-your-walls.com Impress Galleries
429 East Coast Road
Singapore 429016
Fortune Cookie Projects www.fortunecookieprojects.com +65 64404533
www.impressgalleries.com
Foundation Oil Painting
(conducted by Mr Wee Shoo Leong)
155 Waterloo Street
#01-04 Stam ford Arts Centre
Indigo Blue Art 33 Neil Road
Singapore 187962
INSTINC 12 Eu Tong Sen Street
+65 9726 2028
iPRECIATION 1 Fullerton Square #01-08
www.foundationoilpaintingclass.com
FOST 65 Kim Yam Road J
Jalan Bahar Clay Studios 97L Lorong Tawas

G
JENDELA (Visual Arts Space) 1 Esplanade Drive Level 2
Jeremy Ramsey Fine Art 16 Bukit Pasoh Road
Gajah Gallery 140 Hill Street #01-08
Galerie Belvedere 168 Robinson Road #36-01
K
Galerie Joaquin
1 Cuscaden Road Kelly Reedy - Studio Arts 27 Woking Road #01-01
#01-03 The Regent Hotel
Ketna Patel
Singapore 249715
35 Jalan Puteh Jerneh
+65 6725 3113
Chip Bee Gardens, Holland Village
www.galeriejoaquin.com
Singapore 278057
+65 6479 3736
Galerie Waterton 39 Keppel Road #02-01 www.ketnapatel.com
Geeleinan Art Gallery & Studio 1 Whitchurch Road #02-03
Give Art 65 Spottiswoode Park Road
Koeh Sia Yong 许锡勇
The Gallery of Gnani Arts
10 Kampong Eunos
1 Cuscaden Road
Singapore 417774
#01-05 The Regent
+65 9671 2940
Singapore 249715
www.yessy.com/koehsiayong
+65 6725 3112
www.koehsiayong.artfederations.com
www.gnaniarts.com
Kwan Hua 19 Tanglin Road #02-09

Gnani Arts Space
190 Middle Road L
#02-30/31, Fortune Centre
Singapore 188979. La Libreria 50 Kent Ridge Crescent Level 3
+65 6339 1230 Larasati www.larasati.com
www.gnaniarts.com LASALLE 1 McNally Street
Little Red Shop www.littleredshop.org
Li Fine Art
H 19 Tanglin Road
#03-32 Tanglin Shopping Centre
Singapore 247909
HaKaren 19 Tanglin Road #02-43
+65 6235 3306
Heng Artland 290 Orchard Road #04-08 www.lifineart.com
DIRECTORIES
Linda Gallery 15 Dempsey Road #01-08 P
Lukisan Art Gallery Peranakan Museum 39 Armenian Street

110 Faber Drive
Singapore 129421 Peter’s Frames
+65 6774 1609 19 Tanglin Road #02-02
www.lukisan-art.com Tanglin Shopping Centre
Singapore 247909
+65 6737 9110
petersframes@hotmail.com
The Luxe Art Museum
6 Handy Road
#02-01 The Luxe
Singapore 229234 Pop and Contemporary Fine Art
+65 6338 2234 390 Orchard Road
www.thelam.sg #03-12 Palais Renaissance
Singapore 238871
+65 6735 0959
www.popandcontemporaryart.com
M
Post Museum 107/109 Rowell Road
M Gallery 1 Kaki Bukit Road 1 #03-19
MAD Museum of Art & Design 333A Orchard Road #03-01 The Private Museum
Marisa Keller 28 Woking Road #03-05 51 Waterloo Street
Masterpiece www.masterpiece-auction.com #02-06
Metakaos 1 Kaki Bukit Road 1 #03-22 Singapore 187969
+65 67382872
Mercedes-Benz Center www.theprivatemuseum.org
301 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159968
+65 6866 1888 Public Art Space (Pan Pacific) 7 Raffles Boulevard
www.mercedes-benz.com.sg
R
MINT Museum of Toys 26 Seah Street Ray’s Transport & Services

Artwork Installation &
Delivery Services
Mulan Gallery All other Art related services
19 Tanglin Road +65 91522511
#02-33 Tanglin Shopping Centre artswithray@gmail.com
Singapore 247909
+65 6738 0810
www.mulangallery.com.sg
ReDot 39 Keppel Road #02-06
Red Dot Design Museum 28 Maxwell Road
Red Sea 9 Dempsey Road #01-10
RSAF Museum 400 Airport Road
N
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts 38/80/151 Bencoolen

Street
National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road
Ngee Ann Cultural Centre 97 Tank Road
Night & Day 139 A/C Selegie Road
NTU (School of Art, Design & Media) 81 Nanyang Drive
NUS Museum 50 Kent Ridge Crescent
Ode to Art 252 North Bridge Road #01-36E/F

Opera Gallery 2 Orchard Turn #03-05
Osage 11B Mount Sophia #01-12

DIRECTORIES
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S.Bin Art Plus Xuanhua Art Gallery

140 Hill Street MICA Building 70 Bussorah Street
#01-10/11/12 Singapore 199483
Singapore 179369 +65 6392 2556
+65 6883 2001 www.xuanhuaart.com
www.sbinartplus.com
School of the Arts 90 Goodman Road

Sculpture Square 155 Middle Road
Y
Sealey Brandt Photography Studio 1 Westbourne Road
#01-02
Sinema 11B Mount Sophia #B1-12 Y2ARTS
Singapore Art Museum 71 Bras Basah Road 140 Hill Street
SAM at 8Q 8 Queen Street #01-02 MICA Building
Singapore Art Society 10 Kampong Eunos Singapore 179369
Singapore Coins and Notes Museum 2 Trengganu Street +65 6336 8683
Level 3 www.y2arts.com
Singapore Contemporary Young Artists www.
contemporaryart.sg Yang Gallery 19 Tanglin Road #02-41
Singapore Navy Museum 32 Admiralty Road West
Singapore Philatelic Museum 23B Coleman Street Yisulang Art Gallery
Soobin Art International 10 Ubi Crescent #04-90/92/93/95 6 Handy Road
Sotheby’s Institute of Art 82 Telok Ayer Street #01-01 The Luxe
Sun Craft 19 Tanglin Road #02-08 Singapore 229234
+65 63376810
Sunjin Galleries www.yisulang.com
43 Jalan Merah Saga
#03-62 Work Loft @ Chip Bee Your MOTHER gallery 91A Hindoo Road
Singapore 278115
+65 6738 2317
www.sunjingalleries.com.sg #
33 Auction www.33auction.com
72-13/TheatreWorks 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road
T 2902 Gallery 11 Mount Sophia Block B #B2-09
TAKSU 43 Jalan Merah Saga #01-72 LIFESTYLE

Telok Kurau Studios 91 Telok Kurau Lorong J
Tembusu 140 Hill Street #01-05 Lai Chan 1 Beach Road #02-10
The Art Gallery 1 Nanyang Walk STYLE: NORDIC 39 Ann Siang Road
The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Lane Papa Palheta 140 Bukit Timah Road
The Gallery (SMU) 90 Stamford Road
The Gallery of Gnani Arts One Cuscaden Road #01-05
The Luxe Art Museum 6 Handy Road #02-01 TOURISTS SPOTS
The Peach Tree 129 Tanglin Road
The Picturehouse 2 Handy Road Armenian Church 60 Hill Street
The Republic Cultural Centre 9 Woodlands Avenue 9 Battle Box 51 Canning Rise
The Substation 45 Armenian Street Botanic Gardens 1 Cluny Road +65 6471 7361
Third Floor – Hermès 541 Orchard Road Buddha Tooth Relic Temple 288 South Bridge Road
Bukit Timah Saddle Club 51 Fairways Drive +65 6466 2782
CHIJMES 30 Victoria Street +6336 1818
U
Chinatown Heritage Centre 48 Pagoda Street +65 6221 9556
Chinese Garden 1 Chinese Garden +65 6261 3632
Utterly Art 229A South Bridge Road 2nd Level
Crocodilarium 730 East Coast Parkway +65 447 3722
Escape Theme Park 1 Pasir Ris Close +65 6581 9112
V Fort Canning Park 51 Canning Rise +65 6332 1302
Goethe-Institut Singapur 163 Penang Road #05-01
Valentine Willie Fine Art 39 Keppel Road #02-04 Emergency
Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall 11 Empress Place - Ambulance / Fire 995
VITRIA 17 Chee Hoon Avenue - Non-emergency Ambulance 1777
- Police 999
DIRECTORIES
- Traffic Police 1800 547 1818 7377

Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens) 262 Pasir Panjang Road Supreme Court 1 Supreme Court Lane +65 6336 0644
+65 6872 2780 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 301 Neo Tiew Crescent +65
Hospitals 6794 1401
- Alaxandra 378 Alexandra Road +65 6472 2000 Taxis
- Changi General 2 Simei Street 3 +65 6788 8833 - Comfort/YellowTop +65 6552 1111
- Gleneagles 6A Napier Road +65 6473 7222 - CityCab +65 6552 2222
- KK Women’s and Children’s 100 Bukit Timah Road - Premier +65 732 2516
+65 6293 4044 - Smart +65 6485 7777
- Mount Alvernia 820 Thomson Road +65 6347 6688 - Tibs +65 6555 8888
- Mount Elizabeth 3 Mount Elizabeth +65 6737 2666 - Transcab +65 6555 3333
- National University 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road +65 6779 5555 Thian Hock Keng Temple 158 Telok Ayer Street
- Parkway East 321 Joo Chiat Place +65 6344 7588 Touristline 1800 736 2000
- Raffles Hospital 585 North Bridge Road +65 6311 1111 Underwater World 80 Siloso Road +65 6275 0030
- Singapore General Outram Road +65 6222 3322 Universal Studios 8 Sentosa Gateway +65 6577 8888
- Tan Tock Seng 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng +65 6256 6011 War Memorial Park Bras Basah Road & Beach Road intersection
Information
- Directory Assistance (Local) 100 MALAYSIA ART GUIDE
- Directory Assistance (International) 104
- Flight Information 1800 542 4422 +Wondermilk Art Gallery www.theclickproject.com
- IDD 001 12 (Art Space Gallery) www.12as12.com
- Immigration Enquiries +65 6391 6100 A2 Gallery www.a2artgallery.com
- Postal Enquiries 1605 Annexe Gallery www.annexegallery.com
- Time 1711 Art Case Galleries www.artcase.com.my
- Weather +65 6542 7788 Art Expo Malaysia www.artexpomalaysia.com
C
Johore Battery Cosford Road +65 6546 9897 Art House Gallery www.arthousegallery.biz
Jurong Bird Park 2 Jurong Hill +65 6265 0022 Art Loft www.artloftgallery.net
M
Kranji War Memorial 9 Woodlands Road Art Salon @ Seni www.theartgallerypg.com
Lim Bo Seng Memorial Esplanade Park Artseni Gallery www.artseni.com Y
Malay Heritage Centre 85 Sultan Gate +65 6391 0450 CHAI (Instant Cafe House of Arts and Idea) www.
Malay Village 39 Geylang Serai +65 6748 4700 instantcafetheatre.com CM
Mandai Orchid Garden 200 Mandai Lake Road +65 6269 1036 City Art Gallery
Marina Barrage 8 Marina Gardens Drive +65 6514 5959 Edi.A Art Gallery www.ediarts.blogspot.com MY
Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue +65 6688 8868 Galeri Chandan www.galerichandan.com
Masjid Sultan Kampong Glam GALERI PETRONAS www.galeripetronas.com.my CY
Merlion Park Fullerton Galeri Shah Alam www.galerisa.com

Mount Faber +65 6270 8855 galleriiizu @ Shangri-La Hotel www.galleriiizu.com CMY
National Archives of Singapore 1 Canning Rise +65 6332 7909 House of Matahati (HOM) www.matahati.com.my
National Library Singapore 100 Victoria Street +65 6332 3255 Islamic Arts Museum www.iamm.org.my K
National Parks Board 1800 471 7300 Lookiss www.lookissgallery.com

Night Safari 80 Mandai Lake Road +65 6269 3411 Lost Generation Space www.lostgenerationspace.blogspot.com
Parliament House 1 Parliament Place +65 6336 8811 Malaysia National Art Gallery www.artgallery.gov.my
Raffles’ Landing Site North bank of the Singapore River MERAH: Mansion for Experimentation, Research, Arts and
Reflections at Bukit Chandra 31K Pepys Road +65 6375 2510 Horticulture www.facebook.com/pages/MERAH/148050170487
Resorts World Sentosa 39 Artillery Avenue +65 6577 8888 Metro Fine Art www.metro3gallery.com
St. Andrew’s Cathedral 11 Saint Andrew’s Road NN Gallery www.nngallery.com.my
Science Centre Singapore / Omni Theatre 15 Science Centre Pace Gallery www.pacegallery.net
Road +65 6425 2500 Pelita Hati www.pelitahati.com.my
Sentosa 1800 736 8672 Pinkguy Gallery www.pinkguymalaysia.com
SIA Hop-on +65 9457 2896 Richard Koh Fine Art www.rkfineart.com
Singapore Botanic Gardens 1 Cluny Road +65 6471 7361 Rimbun Dahan www.rimbundahan.org
Singapore Cable Car +65 6270 8855 RougeArt www.rogueart.asia
Singapore City Gallery 45 Maxwell Road +65 6321 8321 Shalini Ganendra Fine Art www.shaliniganendra.com
Singapore Discovery Centre 510 Upper Jurong Road +65 6792 The Gallery @ Star Hill www.starhillgallery.com
6188 Valentine Willie Fine Art www.vwfa.net
Singapore Expo 1 Expo Drive +65 6403 2160 Wei-Ling Gallery www.weiling-gallery.com
Singapore Flyer 30 Raffles Avenue +65 6734 8829 Y 2 S Art Space www.y2sart.com.my
Singapore Turf Club 1 Turf Club Avenue +65 6879 1000 ZINC www.zinc.com.my
Singapore Zoo 80 Mandai Lake Road +65 6269 3411
SKI360° 1206A East Coast Parkway +65 6442 7318
Snow City 21 Jurong Town Hall Road +65 6560 2306
Sri Mariamman Temple 244 South Bridge Road
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall 12 Tai Gin Road +65 6256


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In the same way that an oil painting

Community Art is the wonderful

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involvement of the corporate sector is either for the community, by the

Besides direct involvement of the

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the dynamic influences of various

T here are many iconic sights in Singapore but

There is Thomas Woolner who sculpted the

The 13-ton tympanum (inner cavity) sculpture

His imprint is also left behind on various other

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1. The original statue at Merlion Park

In addition a recognized Merlion statue is found at the Merlion Restaurant

Emblem Fraser Brunner

Conceptu- Kwan Sai Kheong, Vice-chancellor of the University of Singapore and

Construction Lim Nang Seng, Local craftsman

Description The Merlion was officially installed at 8:45 pm on 15 September, 1972,

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Edwin Thumboo cemented the iconic status of the Merlion as a

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1. Sir Stamford Raffles 8. A Visit to the Museum:

7. Living World 14. Sculptural Reliefs

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