“Geylang Road I”

Original oil and mixed media on canvas 60cm x 40cm S$2200.00

This particular view on Geylang road I considered as an art project as it was only within two blocks of my studio. I spent 6 years in Geylang where I found the environment, the architecture, people extremely diverse. Every day there always appeared to be something new to inspire me. I painted a collection of works based on the shop front architecture which really typifies the Geylang area. Within this painting I wanted to reflect a central architectural feature which would be supported by smaller collage elements. I enjoyed recording elements over several days while building the ideas of this collection. Geylang has so many interesting things to be photographed – it almost became difficult to choose which images would end up in the final collection. I enjoyed reflecting the bright vibrant colours of the area and was also interested in smaller items which most people would either overlook or just take for granted. It was important to preserve a sense of history in the collection of work and this is contrasted with some of the more modern elements recorded.