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text Mavis Ang

this is home,

truly

What does home mean to you?


Home & Decor asked eight local artists
to each create a print that visually
expresses what home means to
them. The result is an assembly of
idiosyncratic prints that personifies the
artists signature style, which ranges
from whimsical to abstract all works
wed be proud to own.

Gardensilly
(www.eshaun.com)

Beatrice Ng
(www.beatrice-ng.tumblr.com)

Who is he?
Soh Ee Shaun is a self-taught artist and illustrator whose art has made
numerous appearances around Singapore (including permanent murals at
the Bishan Circle Line MRT station), as well as in group exhibitions around
the world. Represented by Mulan Gallery, his works are always fun and
free-flowing, and feature child-like imagery.

Who is she?
Beatrice Ng picked up papercutting while doing her Design
Communication course at Lasalle College of the Arts. She continued to
meticulously create card and sticker designs using this traditional art form
even after she found a full-time job, as it keeps her mind fresh with ideas.

What does home mean to him?


This print is inspired from an earlier poster I designed for a garden party
event. I think the spirit of a home should be just like a backyard party
where everyone is relaxed and having a good time drinking, eating and
just chilling out with family, friends and pets.

Kai Prints
(www.society6.com/kaiprints)
Who is she?
Anchalee Temphairojana holds a full-time job handing oil operations at
Shell, but always had a passion for creating art. Having picked up basic
watercolour techniques under a part-time enrichment programme at the
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, she now creates watercolour paintings
and digital prints during the weekends and sells them online.
What does home mean to her?
The inspiration for this piece is Singapore, the city I consider home. As our
country prides itself on being a City in a Garden, I have surrounded the
word home with florals to portray this. The illustration is a combination
of hand-drawn line work using ink on paper, and then digitally coloured.

What does home mean to her?


Restored shophouses here have a mix of traditional and modern
elements, which is why I think theyre representative of Singapores
rojak culture. Here, Ive created the silhouettes of shophouses with the
papercutting technique, and then scanned them digitally to reproduce
the artwork as prints.

Tau and Upsilon


(www.tau-and-upsilon.com)
Who are they?
After years of rushing to meet deadlines in the corporate world, excolleagues Yeoh Jo-Ann and Tilen Ti decided to turn their shared love of
craft into a more serious endeavour. Tau & Upsilon was therefore established
as a creative outlet for the pair, where they specialise in quirky designs on
linocut prints and lampshades.

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What does home mean to them?


The word home evokes a cosiness that comes from sharing a space with
our families. We also like to include animals in our work its a little twee,
but we like the storybook convention of animals that speak, think and act like
humans. So, heres Mr Fox at the end of a typical day, going home to dinner
with his wife and pups.

Wanton Doodle
(www.wantondoodle.com)

John Lim
(www.society6.com/Seez)

Who is he?
At his day job, Mas Shafreen often creates
to-do lists for his staff on Post-it notes. To
make his requests less antagonising, he would
include doodles on it as well. Thats where it
all began, and now his cheery drawings can be
seen on everything from customised chairs to
corporate merchandise.

What does home mean to him?
Home is where we feel most comfortable.
While our homes may vary in size and location,
they are all on planet Earth. Thats why I
decided to call this piece Planet Home. As
an artist, I hope my works find their way into
as many homes as possible. Then I can say,
Home is where my art is!

Who is he?
John Lims love of digital illustrations was ignited while he
was studying animation at Nanyang Polytechnic. Now a
motion graphics designer, John still hasnt stopped sketching
and designing during his free time. His art is fun and cheeky,
and he puts up new work regularly on his online store.
What does home mean to him?
This piece is a fusion of modern and vintage elements a
contradiction that is at the core of the hipster culture. Its
just my humble take on the design-focused lifestyle that
many Singaporeans today aspire to have!

Ozzy & Lulu


(www.ozzylulu.com)

Mondays Off
(www.mondays-off.com)

Who are they?


Fajrina and Hazirah Rahim are sisters who started designing
their own brand of stationery and lifestyle accessories out of
an interest in graphic design. Their fondness of animals also
inspires their chirpy designs, which are often made up of
colourful abstract patterns and animal motifs.

Who is she?
A stylist and a graphic designer, Leyna Poh has channelled
her knack for putting together eye-catching visuals into
a creating art for the home. Under the moniker Mondays
Off, Leyna and a silent partner offer original art prints and
postcards featuring bold typography.

What does home mean to them?


Home isnt a place its a feeling! We love this quote (yes,
were big balls of cheese) and it has inspired us to create
something that would instantly liven up any dull wall or room.
We like to think that this print is true to Ozzy & Lulus design
aesthetic quirky, colourful, and absolutely full of heart.

What does home mean to her?


A home comprises so many elements and details, so
I express it by using geometric shapes that all fit nicely
together to form a home. As Im a fan of Scandinavian
interiors, I decided to play around with the muted colours
commonly used in Nordic designs.

Exclusive
to H&D
Fair

Bring them Home! These unique art pieces will be on show at the Home & Decor fair held at
Marina Square from October 4-6. Visit the Fair and get a chance to win them for your own home! Just
pick your favourite artwork and tell us why youd like to win it, on the coupon found on page 204 of this
issue. Drop your entry form into the box at the subscription booth. Good luck!

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