You don’t have to go to a museum or art gallery to see some beautiful and intriguing art in Singapore. One simply has to commute, walking through multiple transit stations on their journeys to get from point a to point b. A number of transit stations throughout the nation are featuring the work of Singaporean artists in a variety of interesting and unique installations.
Keep your eyes peeled during your transit commutes to see everything from sculptures to murals to installations even located inside of the public restrooms. Art can be found throughout everyday life, and the art located within these transit stations are no exception.
In one station, more than a dozen artworks are displayed throughout, most of them taking on the artistry of everyday pleasures. Even a simple black coffee in a to-go bag, or a piece of cherished clothing on a hanger, can be classified as art if the viewer looks upon them in a certain way, as the artist has done in this case.
At another station, a large and impressive installation features hundreds of fingerprints with words embedded in them that use a special technology to only reveal themselves to commuters at certain angles. That means when people stroll through the transit station, they could be viewing the same artwork in a myriad of different ways. It could be possible, with as many words that are in the artwork, to never see the same installation twice. Especially if a commuter was in a hurry, the impression would always be fleeting, but lasting, staying in the commuter’s mind long after the person reached their final destination.
One of the largest installations of transit station art in Singapore features two chairs with a pair of speech bubbles suspended between them. The artist explained that the work was meant to encourage dialogue as well as reflect the kind of discussions that occur during business transactions and interactions between people of all different walks of life. Conversations can occur between anyone, and can range from the most important to the most inane.
Open your eyes to the art around you and your life by enrolling in an art class via SGArtClass.com. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before. Expert teachers who have experience working with students of all ages and creative abilities will be on hand to work with your particular needs and desires — as well as your busy schedule. You can even fit in an art class at your convenience with a teacher meeting you in the comfort of your own home. Can’t take off from work, or your schedule is unpredictable? No worries. You can also now sign up for online art classes that can be started — or paused — whenever you need on your computer.
To read more about the art installations that can be found around Singapore’s transit stations, as well as to see pictures of a few of the displays, go to http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/art-in-transit-on-dtl3.