BlackRock - Singapore

Singapore

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Commissioned for a corporate collector’s Singapore headquarters, these works celebrate the city’s rich heritage and dynamic evolution. Through bold imagery and expressive compositions, they weave together cultural symbols, iconic landmarks, and elements of everyday life—creating a visual narrative that bridges the past and the future. Designed to inspire and engage, the pieces serve as vibrant reflections of identity, tradition, and progress within the space.

Documentary Film

Ben Qwek aka LabSixFive
Weaving Stories of Tomorrow (2025)

Acrylic on canvas, 3d printed wood lettering

Weaving Stories of Tomorrow intricately weaves together the cultural tapestry of Singapore, honoring its past while envisioning its future. Through bold imagery and unexpected bursts of color, it tells a visual story of a nation shaped by its thriving communities, historic ports, and evolving industries. Hidden details—delicate flora and fauna, Peranakan patterns, and nods to traditional weaving—invite deeper exploration, reflecting the interplay between heritage and modernity. Weaving Stories of Tomorrow is an invitation to witness Singapore’s ever-evolving identity, where tradition and innovation come together in a dynamic, unfolding narrative.

Ripple Root (Estella Ng & Liquan Liew)
Traversing Through Bold Horizons (2025)

Acrylic on dibond panel

Ripple Root’s Traversing Through Bold Horizons is a joyful, uninhibited celebration of Singapore’s heritage and landscape. Their painterly, gestural mark-making brings an energy that feels as fluid and alive as the waterways that weave through the city. Vivid Peranakan tiles, traditional shophouses, and beloved landmarks emerge from lush layers of color, surrounded by the rich flora and fauna that define Singapore’s natural vibrancy. This mural doesn’t just depict a place—it moves like it, breathes like it. Every brushstroke feels intuitive and spontaneous, yet deeply rooted in storytelling, inviting viewers to lose themselves in the rhythm of a city that is constantly evolving yet forever tied to its past.

Ripple Root (Estella Ng & Liquan Liew)
Life Along the Singapore River (2025)

Acrylic on vinyl

This vibrant work by artist moniker Ripple Root overlays their signature painterly style atop archival imagery of Singapore, blending past and present in a dynamic visual dialogue. Layered with recognizable landmarks such as the port, waterways, and market scenes, the piece celebrates the country's history of trade and cultural exchange. Through expressive brushwork and a bold, colorful palette, Ripple Root honors Singapore’s rich heritage while reflecting its ongoing evolution and growth.

Ian Woo
Fountain (2025)

Acrylic on linen

Fountain, by artist Ian Woo, is an acrylic-on-linen painting that reflects the poetic interplay of light, space, and the in-between. Woo, recognized for his distinctive mark-making and layered compositions, merges abstraction with movement to evoke a quiet sense of dynamism. With its vibrant yet balanced palette, Fountain brings both energy and calm to the reception space. The work is a contemplative gesture, inviting viewers to pause, look closely, and experience the subtle rhythms of form and color.

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Tan Zi Xi (MessyMsxi)
Urban Oasis (2025)

Acrylic and wall paint on canvas and MDF cutouts

Urban Oasis by artist Tan Zi Xi (Messymsxi) is a celebration of Singapore as both nature and city. Inspired by the urbanscape outside the artist’s studio window, this painting imagines nature seamlessly merging with the built environment. Created with the office’s location in mind, at the center of a bustling business district, the work envisions vibrant greenery breathing life into the urban setting. The artwork brings a sense of liveliness to the office and offers a brief visual retreat from the routines of daily work.

BlackRock - Singapore