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IN TECHNOLOGY

  • IN TECHNOLOGY
  • IN OTHERS
  • IN DREAMS
  • IN OURSELVES

FINDING WONDERS
IN TECHNOLOGY

My Virtual Background

2021
PowerPoint slides,
dimensions variable

Mayflower Primary School • Primary 4 students

My Virtual Background

2021
PowerPoint slides,
dimensions variable

My Virtual Background is our response to artist Nguan’s Untitled photographs and our attempt at making online interactions livelier!

Though we are grateful to be able to connect which each other online by joining group activities and events with platforms like Zoom, there remains a sense of loneliness and isolation, similar to the feelings evoked by Nguan’s photographs from the Singapore series.


We decided to create our own Zoom backgrounds of various places and objects using Microsoft PowerPoint. The backgrounds reflect our unique personalities and what we love. We hope that these unique, funny or even surprising backgrounds will spark fun conversations and bring us closer to our loved ones when we use them.

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Mayflower Primary School • Primary 4 students

The Futuristic Vending
Machine

2021
Ceramics,
100 × 100 cm

St Anthony's Primary School • Primary 4 students

The Futuristic Vending
Machine

2021
Ceramics,
100 × 100 cm

Inspired by artist Dawn Ng’s Mamashop, we imagined a future in which mamashops are replaced by vending machines!

We noticed that, in Singapore today, mamashops are disappearing whereas vending machines are becoming more common. Instead of just selling drinks or snacks, these vending machines now sell unconventional items such as masks, groceries and more. We wanted to imagine what vending machines of the future would sell and pose the question: Will vending machines ultimately replace our mamashops?

We imagine the vending machines’ products would be even more diverse in the future, ranging from items that fulfil our most basic needs, such as water and food, to mobile devices and much more. The Futuristic Vending Machine represents our idea of the future, where technology will continue to be our friend and using technology will be as familiar and necessary as eating or drinking to people of all ages.

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St Anthony's Primary School • Primary 4 students

FINDING WONDERS
IN DREAMS

Forever Young

2021
Mixed media,
120 × 150 cm

Haig Girls’ School • Primary 4 students

Forever Young

2021
Mixed media,
120 × 150 cm

Inspired by artist Nguan’s photographs, Untitled, from the Singapore series, this installation is a collection of ideas we drew from observing the elderly around us.

We reflected on the question, “What does it mean to feel young?”, as we found that most of the elderly around us were young at heart despite their advanced age. They have youthful mindsets and continue to engage in activities and lifelong learning. We also found that we enjoy doing the same things that they do in their leisure time, such as exercising, spending time at the beach, listening to music and hanging out with friends! This helped us relate to and share a bond with our own grandparents and the old folks around us. The process of creating this artwork reminded us that time is fleeting and that we should treasure the days of our youth.

Haig Girls’ School • Primary 4 students

All I want is to ...
when Covid-19 is over

2021
Mixed media,
dimensions variable

Mayflower Primary School • Primary 4 students

All I want is to ...
when Covid-19 is over

2021
Mixed media,
dimensions variable

All I want is to … when Covid-19 is over is an interactive artwork made in response to the pandemic, which expresses our shared longing for connection and a return to normalcy. We miss travelling, meeting up with friends in large groups and enjoying the activities we used to do.

The syringes used in the artwork represent the vaccines, which offered us a glimmer of hope that the world could return to normal. As the syringes are pushed, liquid starts to fill the artwork and reveal images of activities that we wish to participate in.

Inspired by the words on artist Dawn Ng’s Mamashop, “Everything you ever wanted is right here,” this interactive artwork encourages visitors to get vaccinated so that we may collectively step towards a brighter post-pandemic future.

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Mayflower Primary School • Primary 4 students

Secret Garden

2021
Ceramics and clay,
dimensions variable

CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace • Primary 4 students

Secret Garden

2021
Ceramics and clay,
dimensions variable

When was the last time you stopped to admire the little things?

In Secret Garden, a playful interpretation of artist Khairullah Rahim’s Rendezvous, we imagine a miniature world set within a garden. We created tiny toadstool houses, mushrooms, insects and animals. The artwork encourages one to stop, look closely at and appreciate the tiny spaces and freedoms that we often take for granted in better times.

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CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace • Primary 4 students

Dream a Little Dream

2021
Ceramics, 100 × 100 cm

St Anthony's Primary School • Primary 4 students

Dream a Little Dream

2021
Ceramics, 100 × 100 cm

What are your dreams?

Inspired by the soft fabric in artist Vicente Delgado’s We are Family, we created pillows made of ceramic that represent our dreams, hopes and aspirations! They remind us of comfort, warmth and connection with our families and friends.

It has been a few years and we are still riding the pandemic waves, but we choose to keep dreaming of a brighter tomorrow in which we can participate in more of our favourite outdoor activities or gatherings with our loved ones.

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St Anthony's Primary School • Primary 4 students

FINDING WONDERS
IN OTHERS

Gifting

2021
Mixed media,
200 × 180 cm

Haig Girls’ School • Primary 4 students

Gifting

2021
Mixed media,
200 × 180 cm

Inspired by artist Dawn Ng’s Mamashop, our artwork seeks to highlight how gifts are important gestures of generosity, compassion and empathy that connect people. During the festive season and in times of need, when neighbours, friends and relatives practise acts of giving, gifting and exchange, community ties are strengthened. Through Gifting, we hope to encourage people to express their love and gratitude through gifts more.

The stacked cookie containers in our artwork, which are usually used to store home-baked goods, symbolise buildings or our homes. We moulded clay into the shape of our local home-made cookies and presented them on trays, just like we would serve them to our guests or neighbours. In the bottles we depicted scenes of camaraderie and shared experiences within a community.

We feel that baking sweet treats and gifting them are common practice amongst different peoples, past and present. We enjoyed creating this artwork because we can identify with the common experiences and the spirit of sharing that the baked goods represent. By sharing our food, we learn to appreciate one another’s culture.

Haig Girls’ School • Primary 4 students

Real-life Superheroes

2021
Mixed media,
40 × 60 cm each (set of four)

Haig Girls’ School • Primary 4 students

Real-life Superheroes

2021
Mixed media,
40 × 60 cm each (set of four)

What makes someone a hero?
Who is your personal hero?
How can you be a superhero?

Inspired by artist Jason Wee’s No More Tears, Mr Lee, our artwork celebrates the people who inspire us, give us hope and do good for the community. Four boards are displayed with a colourful collection of magnetic button badges featuring drawings of real-life superheroes in our community. These button badges serve as a form of award and recognition, which we would like to give to our superheroes for their contributions.

Our superheroes may not have actual superpowers or secret identities, but they are people we look up to everyday. Their dedication and commitment to supporting our community and ensuring our comfort and safety during this unprecedented time have been a true inspiration and they continue to amaze us each day.

Haig Girls’ School • Primary 4 students

Unsung Heroes

2021
Mixed media,
150 × 30 cm

Haig Girls’ School • Primary 4 students

Unsung Heroes

2021
Mixed media,
150 × 30 cm

Inspired by artist Jing Quek’s Singapore Idol series, which expresses Quek’s appreciation for people in everyday situations and environments, we dedicate this artwork to the unsung heroes of our pandemic years. These are the people who work relentlessly every day for us without acknowledgement, brave adversity to provide us with our necessities and keep our lives running smoothly while the world battles the Covid-19 virus.

We chose to present our artwork on a tiered plinth, which doubles as a stage, to showcase and applaud our heroes for their efforts and dedication. Our heroes are represented in the shape of tumbler dolls to symbolise their ability to take on challenges and maintain the stability of our country in difficult times.

Our choice of vibrant colours reflects our heroes’ shining contributions and the mouldable clay represents their flexibility and adaptability in tough situations. The next time you encounter these unsung heroes, why not show your appreciation to them?

Haig Girls’ School • Primary 4 students

MFPS Idols – The
Construction Workers

2021
Aluminium wire,
dimensions variable

Mayflower Primary School • Primary 4 students

MFPS Idols – The
Construction Workers

2021
Aluminium wire,
dimensions variable

Made in response to Singapore Idols by artist Jing Quek, MFPS Idols – The Construction Workers sheds light on oft-forgotten groups of people who have contributed to Singapore. Our artwork is a tribute to the construction workers, the unsung heroes who are rebuilding and renovating our original MFPS campus.

Upon reflection, we realised that, while we are here in our small temporary school campus, a group of construction workers have been toiling day in and day out since 2019 to upgrade the original MFPS campus buildings, even during the pandemic. We wanted to show our appreciation for their hard work. After speaking with and getting to know them, we moulded the wire sculptures to represent them.

Though the wire sculpting experience was not easy, it is incomparable to what the construction workers face every day. The making of this artwork helped us gain a new sense of respect for the construction workers who are seldom remembered for the buildings they help to build.

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Mayflower Primary School • Primary 4 students

Food and Family

2021
Ceramics, 100 × 100 cm

St Anthony's Primary School • Primary 4 students

Food and Family

2021
Ceramics, 100 × 100 cm

Are there any special foods that remind you of your family?

Food and Family is a collection of mini ceramic items created based on our family’s favourite food—from our mother’s chicken noodle soup to our father’s signature chicken rice and not forgetting our grandmother’s special chocolate chip cookies! These mini ceramic foods not only display our family’s beloved dishes but also highlight our families’ core values and lifestyles.

Drawing inspiration from artist Dawn Ng’s Mamashop, we decided to focus on the theme of food as it is something we all enjoy and a huge part of our identity, especially in Singapore. By experiencing and enjoying food from different cultures, we appreciate our fellow Singaporeans even more!

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St Anthony's Primary School • Primary 4 students

FINDING WONDERS
IN OURSELVES

Family Fun

2021
Cardboard and mixed media,
60 × 80 cm each (set of two)

Haig Girls’ School • Primary 4 students

Family Fun

2021
Cardboard and mixed media,
60 × 80 cm each (set of two)

How do you bond with your family and create strong relationships?

Family Fun celebrates the joy of family bonding. This vibrant and intricate artwork is our response to artist Vicente Delgado’s We Are Family and demonstrates our artistic investigations using mixed media, cardboard and relief techniques.

The artwork depicts the stories and special moments that we have shared with our families. The meticulous details, vivid colours, overlapping shapes and textures imbues the otherwise ordinary material of cardboard with visual dynamism and energy.

When creating our artwork, we felt connected to our classmates. Each of our stories had a lasting impact and served as a source of comfort and reassurance for our peers.

Haig Girls’ School • Primary 4 students

Our Sock Monster Family

2021
Fabric and thread,
dimensions variable

CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace • Primary 4 students

Our Sock Monster Family

2021
Fabric and thread,
dimensions variable

Our Sock Monster Family is a collection of soft sculptures lovingly stitched together from old socks, clothing fabric and other odds and ends. Based on our stories and childhood experiences, each “monster” is unique and representative of our individual identities.

Our artwork was inspired by artist Vicente Delgado’s We Are Family. We believe that we can forge strong familial bonds despite having different appearances and our own idiosyncrasies, if we learn to embrace and appreciate our differences.

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CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace • Primary 4 students

Stories of Home

2021
Paper and plastic corrugated boards,
365 × 240cm

Geylang Methodist School (Primary) • Primary 4 students

Stories of Home

2021
Paper and plastic corrugated boards,
365 × 240cm

What does home mean to you?

Stories of Home is an installation with a collection of stories that express what home means to each of us. We were inspired by various artworks from SAM and how the pioneer generation came to Singapore and chose to make this country their home. We wondered about what makes a home and thought about the various objects, places and things that remind us of home. To us, home can be something as simple and ordinary as our favourite toy or snack. It could also be a person or a place. The floating bookshelf in our artwork is a reminder that art tells stories and that we can also share our Stories of Home with others through art.

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Geylang Methodist School (Primary) • Primary 4 students