Singapore Headquarters - Corporate Collector
Singapore Headquarters - Corporate Collector
Singapore
CURATORS
Victoria Gildersleeve & Masahito Ono
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Commissioned for BlackRock'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.
Ben Qwek aka LabSixFive
Weaving Stories of Tomorrow (2025)
Acrylic on canvas, 3d printed wood lettering
Curator: Victoria C. Gildersleeve
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. — Victoria C. Gildersleeve
Ripple Root (Estella Ng & Liquan Liew)
Traversing Through Bold Horizons (2025)
Acrylic on dibond panel
Curator: Victoria C. Gildersleeve
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. — Victoria C. Gildersleeve
Featured Artist
Ben Qwek
Ripple Root
Ian Woo
Tan Zi Xi
