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Blooming Singapore
2023
'Blooming Singapore' is a testament to the harmonious coexistence of different cultures and traditions. It embodies Singapore's inclusive spirit and its journey of growth, blooming into a nation that embraces its multicultural fabric while forging a shared future.
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About The Maker
‘Blooming Singapore’ was co-created by 6 artists with disabilities and an SG Enable Enabling Volunteer.
The artwork shaped like Singapore’s National Flower, an orchid, symbolises the nation’s resilience and blooming progress. A heart-shaped center connects the petals, each representing a unique facet of Singapore, symbolising unity and harmony.
Each petal of the orchid showcases the nation’s vibrant energy and cultural richness, inspired by Braille dots, celebrating the diverse people of Singapore and their commitment to inclusivity and harmony.
From noodles to local treats like Ice Kachang, one petal celebrates Singapore’s rich food culture and the joy of shared culinary experiences.
The vibrant petals reflect Singapore’s ever-evolving landscapes, including transportation and landmarks, capturing the nation’s progress, and innovation.
Colours Of My Country
2020
Katy’s artwork depicts Singapore with apartment buildings and trees, and the island is split into three colours which represent her feelings about Singapore, showcasing her love for Singapore in spite of these extraordinary times. Perhaps, the simple but powerful use of colours illustrates how the visually impaired think through more abstract but equally evocative means.
Red represents life and vibrancy, because to her, “Singapore is a brilliant, fantastic place with strength and unity.” Blue, in turn, represents reliability and trustworthiness, as Singapore provides for her needs for a safe home, food, and clean water. Additionally, blue refers to the clear skies she sees every day, which she is immensely grateful for. Her love for nature is further reinforced by the symbolism of green, representing Singapore’s green spaces – the beautiful parks where she can roam freely – as well as growth. As she summarises, “Home is where I feel safe because I am accepted and loved, and can care for others. It is also a place where there is peace and harmony.”
Katy developed her visual impairment as an adult due to the removal of tumor in her optic nerves, losing sight in her right eye and only having tunnel vision on her left. While this was an immense psychological loss, she learnt to overcome this. Today, Katy even treats her condition as a source of amusement, once watching Titanic three times, focusing on different parts of the screen each time, then subsequently piecing them together to fully visualise the movie.
A volunteer and client of Touch Art, SAVH’s art and handicraft programme, Katy and her team of volunteers help other visually handicapped individuals learn new skills, identify their capability and talents, stay mentally active and connect with the community. A role model for both the visually impaired and the seeing, Katy demonstrates that the visually impaired can actively involve themselves in growing Singapore.
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About The Maker
The mission of Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped is to help the visually handicapped help themselves by acquiring new skills and gaining self-reliance to cope with the integration into society.
The Touch Art Programme was introduced to the visually impaired clients to equip them with skills to produce different handicraft items such as bookmarks, drink coasters, mousepads, greeting cards, canvas paintings and decorated glass plates, using the sense of touch.
It provides the clients a platform to showcase their talent, opportunities to socialize with others and employment opportunities through the making of the handicraft items.
Dancing Queens and Kings
2020
Gabriella’s artwork serves as a celebration of the people she cherishes around her. As one of the figures in red in the middle, she is surrounded by many of her friends, teachers and family members, engaging in her favourite activity, dancing. As Gabriella drew this artwork, she was envisioning their regular dance sessions accompanied by Michael Jackson tunes.
The scene she portrays of herself dancing may be deeply personal, but the underlying message – celebrating the people we have around us and just having fun with them – is something that many of us can relate to. Indeed, she thinks that regardless of what setbacks we may encounter, there is always joy to be found from doing what we love.
Such a lively style is typical of her other work. Subjects like flowers and snowmen fascinate her: “Painting them well makes it as if they are dancing, and that makes me smile”. She has lately developed a greater interest for these, marking a departure from her previous work with portraits.
Apart from creating artworks for the Down Syndrome Association, where some are sold to the public, she frequently creates watercolours at home for her family. These serve as a powerful expression of her “love and feelings” – once, she spent 2 weeks working on a watercolour of a flower, which she gifted to her father.
This National Day, Gabriella looks forward to dancing and singing to the songs played during the parade. Her favourite song, in particular, is Kit Chan’s “Home”. She thinks that we can all celebrate National Day a little differently this year by baking birthday cakes and holding parties, like we would for our friends.
Because, after all, Singapore is where many of our loved ones are, and surely that is worth celebrating!
You can support and learn more about Down Syndome Association here.
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About The Maker
Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) provides holistic support to persons with Down syndrome and their families and caregivers, and educates the public about the genetic condition. It enables a person with Down syndrome to attain his or her full potential and be able to contribute back to the society.
Diversity
2023
‘Diversity’ invites viewers to appreciate the richness and complexity of Singapore's cultural tapestry, created by individuals with unique perspectives. It stands as a visual testament to the nation's commitment to inclusivity, unity, and resilience.
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About The Maker
‘Diversity’, co-created by 5 artists with disabilities and an SG Enable Enabling Volunteer, portrays the vibrant and multifaceted nature of Singapore.
‘Diversity’ reveals the shape of Singapore, with sections that showcase the diverse communities that make up the nation. It features iconic elements such as HDB flats, transportation modes like buses and MRT, landmarks including Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands, and a diverse representation of people.
The artwork symbolises unity amidst diversity, celebrating the inclusivity and multicultural fabric of Singaporean society. National Servicemen are depicted, highlighting their commitment to defence and National Service.
Eat, Play, Repeat
2020
To Rizq and Qays, two inseparable twins, home is defined by their sense of brotherhood. In collaboration with their mother, Madam Nur Hidayah Shahrudin, their artwork features some of their favourite things to do together at home.
Using pre-cut shapes, the twins assembled a cute portrait of themselves building Lego blocks together at home. The numerous Lego blocks depicted in the artwork’s background further reinforce how much they enjoy this. In fact, by depicting themselves with similar colours and patterns but in different areas, they portray themselves as “same same but different”, possessing individual personalities but united by common interests.
At the bottom half of the artwork, they portray another tender scene of two hands holding onto the same spoon to share a plate of chicken rice, one of their favourite dishes.
This artwork powerfully conveys the importance of family. Rizq has Cerebral Palsy, a physical disability that affects movement and posture. Yet, his relationship with his brother Qays, who is typical, is strong and loving.
As expected, these twins love art. “Rizq and Qays always ask when the next Superhero Me session is; whenever they hear that there’s one soon, they get really excited,” shares Madam Hidayah. Beyond this, they have other hobbies too, Rizq’s family describes him as a social butterfly who loves interacting with others. At home, he enjoys painting and watching his family play “Just Dance”.
Rizq is deeply protective and will react when he perceives that his loved ones are being bullied. He loves his family fervently.
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About The Maker
Superhero Me is a ground-up inclusive arts group that empowers children from diverse backgrounds through the arts, social mixing and purposeful programming.
Fabric of Singapore
2023
'Fabric of Singapore' serves as a visual tribute to the nation's unity, resilience, and commitment to preserving its cultural heritage while embracing progress
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About The Maker
‘Fabric of Singapore’, co-created by 5 artists with disabilities and an SG Enable Enabling Volunteer, showcases the unique fusion of tradition and modernity that defines Singapore. It features a patchwork that captures the essence of the nation’s identity.
The core of the patchwork features traditional motifs centered around a striking red dot symbolising unity and resilience. The artists seamlessly integrate traditional motifs with modern landmarks like the ArtScience Museum and Esplanade, celebrating Singapore’s cultural heritage and progress.
Surrounding the central composition, motifs inspired by tiles and patterns from our traditional heritage pay homage to the nation’s diverse cultural traditions. The artwork incorporates elements of nature, with flowers and plants symbolising Singapore’s harmonious coexistence with nature.
Firework Celebration
2021
Emily is exposed to many art forms and has good appreciation of colours. Through her paintings, she hopes to make others happy. She enjoys catching Singapore’s firework displays. They make her happy and want to dance along.
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About The Maker
Since 1992, TOUCH Community Services has served people of all ages, races and religions to see sustainable change and transformation in their lives. It believes in the worth and potential of every child, youth at-risk, family in need, senior and person with special or healthcare needs to grow, participate and contribute in the community. The heartbeat of TOUCH is to activate potential, build independence, connect people, and deliver impact by developing sustainable solutions in society.
Fireworks
2020
An effort by four artists – Jayant Dayal Sujanani, June Lin Yi Zhen, Lau Su An and Lim Thye Ann – ‘Fireworks’ was inspired by the National Day Parade. Each artist produced individual acrylic dot paintings, which were combined into one artwork.
June created the painting on the top right. She termed them “happy dots”, as the bright colours evoke a lively and celebratory atmosphere. Although this year’s National Day Parade will be different from past years’, she is just as excited for the fireworks to appear on television.
The fireworks remind her of her loved ones: “When asked to think about Singapore as my home, I thought of my mother... I like spending time with my family and having family meals together.” This inspired her to pour her love for her family into her work.
June is a member of the Diverse Abilities Dance Collective, a group that creates opportunities for people with different abilities and skill levels to dance semi-professionally. She has performed with them both locally and internationally, showing how her condition cannot stop her from pursuing her dreams.
When reflecting on these experiences, she is most grateful for the opportunities dancing has provided her. In particular, she values the cross-cultural exchanges and the opportunities for personal development. She highlighted her recent trip to India, where traveling overseas without her family empowered her to become more independent.
This National Day, June and her friends' wish for Singapore is simple: for everyone to be more helpful, and to be a role model for others. That, they believe, is surely something we can work towards, and would make them very proud Singaporeans.
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About The Maker
Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) provides holistic support to persons with Down syndrome and their families and caregivers, and educates the public about the genetic condition. It enables a person with Down syndrome to attain his or her full potential and be able to contribute back to the society.
Glorious Gardens
2020
Rachel Hong Li Ling wanted to draw attention to Singapore’s architecture through her artwork ‘Glorious Gardens’, which portrays the Supertree Grove at the Gardens by the Bay.
A reflection of Singapore’s architectural feats, the Supertrees in the piece are seen from the perspective of someone below, looking up at the structures. From each tower, numerous smaller ‘branches’ encroach on one another, creating the impression of a forest canopy.
This artwork shows her admiration for the attraction’s height and size, and by extension, Singapore’s architecture as a whole. Additionally, it represents how deeply integrated architecture and nature are in our country, which Rachel finds awe-inspiring.
While she was assisted with the layout of her artwork, Rachel took full charge of the concept, which is her favourite part of creating an artwork. Her use of bright colours is characteristic of her art – she most enjoys using acrylic paints and striking colours to create landscape paintings and abstract pieces.
Indeed, her art style is a manifestation of her lively and energetic personality. Known by many as an affectionate person, her friendliness never fails to inspire others.
Nur Shuhada Bte Suhaimi, her art teacher at DSA, said: “All the teachers know her because she greets everyone and asks how we are doing... She makes the classroom a happy place for others.”
In addition to creating artworks during sessions organised by DSA, Rachel produces art outside the classroom too. She loves painting or colouring drawings at home to destress during even the most trying of times.
For a year, she was also involved with other community organisations, where she helped create handicrafts using beads. Her artworks not only cheer her up but also bring joy to others in the community.
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About The Maker
Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) provides holistic support to persons with Down syndrome and their families and caregivers, and educates the public about the genetic condition. It enables a person with Down syndrome to attain his or her full potential and be able to contribute back to the society.
Hands Up!
2021
The artists used their unique perspectives as they created this artwork together. The three hands in different sizes and colours symbolise a community coming together striving for a common good. The vibrant colours illustrate the idea of strength in unity.
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About The Maker
Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) is dedicated to serving the needs of persons with down syndrome and their families. They believe in: Developing individuals with down syndrome through lifelong learning and social integration; Supporting families through specialist services, information and education; Advocating for equal opportunities, quality of life and their contribution to society.
My Little Blue Merlion
2020
Tan Bing Yao chose to feature the Merlion in his artwork because of its international reputation as Singapore’s national icon. He portrays the resilience and vitality of the Merlion as it skillfully rides the waves amidst strong winds.
The artwork highlights the can-do spirit that many associate with Singapore, which Bing Yao himself exemplifies.
In this artwork, he made use of coloured dots and lines to make the drawing more attractive and unique. A darker background is used against the brighter coloured dots and lines to make the Merlion stand out. Black lines are used to surround the Merlion to give it a more full- bodied look.
He credited his skill to his art teacher, Mr Patrick Yee. Through Patrick, Bing Yao learnt many art techniques, like the use of colours, contrasts, dots and lines, as well as how to work with materials like chalk and charcoal. These mediums give me an array of channels to better express myself.”
He considers art as an important means of self- expression should words fail. After falling in love with Japanese culture during a trip to Japan in 2019, he regularly recreates the mountains and food that he saw and ate through his art.
He also has a liking for Doraemon, who also serves as the subject for many of his paintings. He has a Doraemon chain attached to his backpack and uses a Doraemon-themed wallpaper on his phone.
Apart from participating in art programmes, he works for CPAS’ gift shop. While he does not speak much, he enjoys interacting with the public and hopes to continue doing so in the future.
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About The Maker
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore aims to empower persons with cerebral palsy or multiple disabilities so that they can realise their full potential and lead fulfilled, dignified lives. The Goodwill, Rehabilitation and Occupational (GROW) Workshop involves trainees in social enterprise initiatives and projects. Through the creation of unique and inspiring gift items, GROW artists not only have the opportunity to exercise their artistic talents, but are also able to generate a sustainable income.
Past, Present, Future
2020
In this artwork of acrylic on canvas, Wei Lun draws upon elements of Singapore’s past and present to offer his vision for the future.
The greenery in his artwork represents how nature coexists in harmony with human development, expressing his hope that we do not lose sight of our vision of a “city in a garden” – modern yet green, sustainable and liveable. The depiction of boats and fish in the ocean, meanwhile, references Singapore’s sparkling past as a prosperous maritime port, with bumboats once piling the Singapore River. Wei Lun recognises that Singapore will continue relying heavily on trade, and celebrates its role as we continue to grow. Finally, the landscape of Singapore’s iconic tourist attractions showcases our current architectural feats. At the same time, though, it shows Singapore edging into the future as we surpass others in modernity and continue building infrastructure that is admired all over the world.
The moon and stars simultaneously enhance the beauty of the scene and explicitly reference the Singapore flag, and by extension, the strength and values of our country – that there is much to be thankful for.
His colourful, whimsical drawings reflect his vivid imagination. In fact, he articulates his dreams through art – for instance, to commemorate World Cerebral Palsy Day, he produced multiple drawings featuring individuals with cerebral palsy happily going about life, which he shared on social media with his friends.
While Wei Lun already has difficulties with fine motor movements due to cerebral palsy, he faces the additional challenge of hearing difficulties. Despite this, he helps out with numerous tasks at Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore, including the Pilot Pen project, where he labels the pens with price tags before repacking them back in boxes. Dependable and a quick learner, he has earned a great deal of trust and respect from his peers.
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Nature
Singapore Icons
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About The Maker
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore aims to empower persons with cerebral palsy or multiple disabilities so that they can realise their full potential and lead fulfilled, dignified lives. The Goodwill, Rehabilitation and Occupational (GROW) Workshop involves trainees in social enterprise initiatives and projects. Through the creation of unique and inspiring gift items, GROW artists not only have the opportunity to exercise their artistic talents, but are also able to generate a sustainable income.
