Category Archives: ART EFFECTS

SPEAKING WITH : LOUISA RAJ

With a background in actuarial science and professional experience across finance and technology, her practice is informed by a disciplined, methodical approach. In 2025, she made a decisive shift away from corporate life to pursue art full-time. Louisa Raj is a Singapore-based artist whose practice centres on hyperrealism and the quiet significance embedded in everydayContinue reading “SPEAKING WITH : LOUISA RAJ”

LOUISA RAJ : RICE IS NICE : DEBUT SOLO ART SHOW

Louisa Raj makes her solo exhibition debut at Wasuka Art, running from 17 January –15 February 2026. The show highlights the laborious efforts behind the humble grain of rice, an everyday staple often taken for granted. Moving beyond a simplistic reading of rice as mere sustenance, the exhibition presents Raj’s meticulously rendered realist paintings, whoseContinue reading “LOUISA RAJ : RICE IS NICE : DEBUT SOLO ART SHOW”

MERLION HEAD PLASTIC BAG : THE MAMA SHOP AND HAWKER CENTRE STAPLE

The Merlion symbol was created in 1964 by Alec Fraser-Brunner, a British zoologist and curator, as a logo for the Singapore Tourism Board. Separately, Singapore’s iconic red Lion Head symbol was designed by Michael Lee, who won a national emblem competition in 1986. The origins of the Merlion prints on the humble plastic bag remainContinue reading “MERLION HEAD PLASTIC BAG : THE MAMA SHOP AND HAWKER CENTRE STAPLE”

1664 x CAMILLE WALALA : LIMITED EDITION MAHJONG SET

Sparking joy this Lunar New Year, 1664 and Camille Walala launch a limited edition Mahjong Set. With Lunar New Year celebrations stretching beyond the festivities, 1664 invites moments of reunion and connection through a limited-edition 1664 x Camille Walala Mahjong Set, launching from 8 January to 28 February 2026. Designed as a modern collector’s piece, the mahjongContinue reading “1664 x CAMILLE WALALA : LIMITED EDITION MAHJONG SET”

RISE OF THE SNEAKERS 2023 : HIGHLIGHT

This is the second year for Rise Of The Sneakers, “Breaking The Boundaries”. It was bigger and definitely better. It was held over at Grand Batam Mall for a period of four days. Not just a sneaker event but many other shows and activities were included like dance competition, trunk show, colouring competition, marketplace flea,Continue reading “RISE OF THE SNEAKERS 2023 : HIGHLIGHT”

RISE OF THE SNEAKERS 2023 : PT 2 : WHAT WHEN DOWN

Rise Of The Sneakers “Breaking The Boundaries” 2023 had been a pleasant and eventful one. Gathering most of the local clothing brands and creatives in one place has always been a good idea. It showcases each creativity in fashion, art and visuals. There was also a best booth/tenant award that goes to Morning Monday whichContinue reading “RISE OF THE SNEAKERS 2023 : PT 2 : WHAT WHEN DOWN”

RISE OF THE SNEAKERS 2023 : PT 1 : WHAT WHEN DOWN

The second edition of Rise Of The Sneaker ” Breaking The Boundaries” was held at the Grand Batam Mall last week for a period of four days. Organized by Simpleminds Communication, the event saw thousands of visitors not only from the sneaker & streetwear community but rather general crowd whom visited the mall. The eventContinue reading “RISE OF THE SNEAKERS 2023 : PT 1 : WHAT WHEN DOWN”