Safra Punggol 2023

 

“Unforgettable escapades and decadent banquets”.

This art piece draws inspiration from the enchanting tale of 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' As one roams through the mystical journey within the enchanted tree of wonderland, the merriment of leisurely gatherings, spirited activities, and delectable cuisines blossom like the very fruits and flowers of existence.

Safra Toa Payoh

Safra Yishun

 

Due to global needs, social changes and technological advancement there is increasing trends in adopting a work life integration in achieving personal goals, family commitments and friendship joy. Dwelling is no longer contained in a house but expanded to contained spaces such as a car, a mobile phone etc. The mixed media sculptural artwork is constructed together by a house form, running gears and animated LED light effects. It is also an environmental art that adapts upcycled domestic items like umbrella fabric, container covers, bathroom tubes, fan blades, found ojects and various discarded components. The art workshop comprises of String art, Acrylic pouring and Sticker art. The participant’s creation will be displayed at different parts of the sculpture.. They are encouraged to bring small items from home eg keys, buttons, clothes, souvenirs, computer mouse. They will use the strings with the readymades and tie them together into a work of art. It is exhibited during Chinese New Year in which the participants are encouraged to extend their new year greetings in it's decoration.

Chingay 2023 Rabbits Arts Venture

 

Chingay 2023 Rabbits ART-Venture is a group project co- created by students and staff of New Town Primary School with Tay Swee Siong. Phoebe (biggest rabbit in the installation) was last of her kind on Earth. All her friends were not with her anymore. She was always wondering around alone. On one fateful day, Phoebe was walking in a beautiful flower field where she saw a unique flower. Phone was immediately drown to it. As she walked closer to the flower, she could smell a sweet scent. She had never seen a flower like that. Suddenly, the sky turned grey. A ray of light shone at her, and she heard a voice: "Do you have a dream...?" Phoebe thought for a moment. "A dream..?! I dream.. to fly around the world." "I can help you fulfil your dream, one condition." "What is the condition?" Phoebe asked. "I want you to lead and serve others with your heart." This installation features Phoebe leading a group of colourful rabbits from different backgrounds. As Team Explorer R'100. they work together to create a new spacecraft to achieve missions, exploring the future possibilities of Singapore.

Chingay 2023 Large Float

 

Food relates, connects and binds us as Singaporeans. It begins from our ancestor bringing their cultures and traditions from all over the world and settled into our island. Singapore food is unique. They are blended with flavors of our multi-cultural background, mixed with colorful palette of spices and has distinguish savory taste. Our food cultures transformed, integrated and shaped as as one united Singaporean. "Makan-Together 2050" invites the colorful ice ka-chang spacecraft with enormous robot cooking a feast in 2050. The robot picks the freshest ingredients, cooking them into futuristic flavor and serving them to our makan kakis. Eating is always one way that brings us Singaporean closer and to share our stories together.

Chingay 2023 Community Float

 

Float co created by residents from Tanjong Pagar GRC.  

The artwork was co-created with the Tanjong Pagar Cluster in Queenstown CC. There are 6 community workshops in which it outreached to 200 participants and residents. The event is a platform for the public to nurture creativity through string art, acrylic pouring sticker art and exploring various upcycling domestic materials as art mediums. 

Deer sculpture

 wire framework 

Volume created using aluminium foil, paper clay and epoxy clay.

Ender formed by steel wires.

Surfaces finished and painted with primer.

Design and painted by Singapore artist Teo Huey Ling