The Singapore River Hand-finished Print

Canvas Size: 85 x 136 cm / 33 × 54 inches
Total Framed Size: 93 x 144 cm / 37 × 57 inches

Digital Print on Cotton Canvas, Gold Leaf and Silk Fabric Appliqué

This artwork depicts a scene of modern-day Boat Quay, a historic quay in Singapore, situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River. Today in Boat Quay, you can find quaint old Shophouses converted into restaurants and more modern skyscrapers towering in the background.

This piece celebrates the bustling heartbeat of the city - the activities that have taken place along the river, both then and now. The Chinoiserie pattern is a nod to the Chinese culture here in Singapore, which makes up the majority of the population.

In the waters of the river, there are many layers of stories to be told. An old fishing net speaks of bygone days when fishermen used to stand along the water's edge. An old map speaks of the early days of river trade, a time in the 1800s when this location was central to Singapore’s commercial activities and shipping businesses. The Raffles treaty is seen in the water - the signing of this treaty marked the beginning of Singapore as a British Settlement and trading post.

Blue & white porcelain patterns once again reflect the early days of trade. This multifaceted artwork speaks of both the present day & history of Singapore.

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