Tan Hui Xin

About Artist

Hui Xin is a cheerful girl who loves dancing to music and exploring the environment around her. She loves to use bright colours for her art, matching her personality.

Gary Chong Yi Xuan

About Artist

Gary is a 26-year-old with a unique set of abilities. He has a passion for art painting and finds solace in swimming and dance. His cheerful demeanour is infectious and brings joy to those around him. He has a remarkable talent for expressing himself through art and uses his creativity to showcase his perspective of the world. Gary's determination to pursue his passions and interests is truly inspiring. Despite facing challenges, he approaches life with a positive attitude and an unwavering spirit. Gary's artistic abilities and love for swimming are just a few of the qualities that make him a remarkable individual.

Tay Bee Lian

About Artist

Bee Lian’s Oeuvre is a testament to her innate talent and dedication to watercolour and Chinese Ink painting. Her paintings reflect years of meticulous study and observation, specialising in landscape and still-life that transport viewers to distant lands and evoke a sense of wanderlust. Despite physical constraints imposed by polio, Bee Lian’s imagination knows no bounds. Her artistic vision is further heightened by her keen eye for light and shadow, imbuing her paintings with a palpable sense of vitality, lending a sense of realism to her compositions with her deft use of perspective and shading.

Raymond Tan Khee Huat

About Artist

When Raymond became tetraplegic, he was at a loss of what to do. When he was first introduced to mouth painting, he was disinterested, only picking up an interest at a later stage. He learned from tutorials on the internet and taught himself how to use the brush with his mouth through consistent practice.

Nicholas Quek

About Artist

"Nicholas is a young artist who brings his whimsical playful flair into his artworks. He enjoys a variety of subjects, and wants to share it to his family and friends. Friendly and ever smiling, Nicholas’ quaint artworks will surely put a smile to one’s face!"

Miguel Noble III Cabril

About Artist

Miguel is an imaginative young artist who has a passion for capturing the essence of urban life. Drawing inspiration from the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets of the city, he creates his own world of imagination with colourful blocks, inspired by his love for Minecraft. Through Miguel's creative works, you will be drawn into an imaginative realm where magic unfolds and feel his passion for art.

Glen Tan Kai Rong

About Artist

Glen suffered from a spinal column injury due to a motorbike accident, requiring a cage to protect his injured area. He was introduced to mouth painting by fellow artist Aaron, which spark his interest to try it out for himself. He got books on acrylic and oil painting, teaching himself to hold the bursh with his mouth.

Christina Lau

About Artist

Christina was a Prison Officer before a vehicular accident caused a major spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Always one to see the glass half full, Christina did not give up on herself and discovered mouth painting through a group of friends. Initially apprehensive, she has since grown to enjoy the activity and is proficient with both watercolour and acrylic. Her favourite subjects to paint are flora and fauna. Besides being an artist, Christina is also an award-winning table tennis player, representing Singapore at the recent 11th ASEAN Para Games.

Chew Mei Hui

About Artist

Mei Hui is diagnosed with intellectual disability. Taking long walks is one of Mei Hui’s favourite pastimes. Besides checking out her neighbourhood and shopping malls, she also enjoys outings with her friends at the end of the week. Other hobbies that she enjoys include watching local TV dramas at home and playing Candy Crush, a puzzle game, on her handphone. Mei Hui also enjoys stenciling in art class as she can use a wide variety of colours in her art creatively.

Thaddeus Chew

About Artist

Thaddeus is a differently abled paleoartist who has a real sense for prehistoric life on earth. His depictions of dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and other prehistoric creatures are crisp, colourful and imaginative in nature. Under Extra∙Ordinary People’s Creative Lab Programme, Thaddeus has explored adding colour to his dinosaurs and even merging his dinosaurs onto background scenes!

Nur Amalina Binte Rahmad

About Artist

Amalina, 27, was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Doodling on her notes with her black pen since young, pen and ink has now become her signature art style. It helps her feel hopeful and grounded, and she is beginning to explore the world of colours. Ina strongly believes that “there is no right or wrong, good or bad artwork and that every art showcases the beauty of a person’s state of mind, identity and the beautiful visual product of one’s brain juices.”

Justin Chua

About Artist

Justin is a 21-year-old male diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He enjoys doing still life drawings with oil pastels.

Zhang Kaini

About Artist

Kaini was involved in a traffic accident, resulting her in becoming paralysed from shoulders down. She laid the foundations of mouth paining in 2005. With her enormous strength, precision and concentration, she made rapid progress and started to make a living out of mouth painting. Her paintings remind herself and viewers of her determination and willpower.

Chuang Kwan Yang Jeffrey

About Artist

Chuang Kwan Yang, 42, has some difficulty with vocal communication. He enjoys painting as a form of art for communication and self-expression.

Oh Boon Keng

About Artist

Boon Keng faced many challenges finding a suitable job despite graduating with a degree in social work. He realised he could not keep up with the physical aspect of the job requirements. Regardless, Boon Keng is resourceful and has maintained good relationships with people who crossed paths with him. He believes in leading a fulfilling and unordinary life, and continues to share his stories as an inspirational speaker.

Daniel Tan Beng Leong

About Artist

In 1982, Daniel suffered a spinal cord trauma resulting in tetraplegia. He started mouth painting in 2009 as he wanted to create something of artistic value. Being an autodidact, he pursued this goal with persistence and has been making progress, as shown by his colourful artworks.

Leong Si Jun

About Artist

Sijun was born with Down Syndrome and has been fighting against the deterioration of his eyesight and muscles in the past decade. He would paint very slowly, stroke by stroke, to fill up the whole canvas. He loves cars and paintings. If given a choice, he would want to become a car designer or an interior designer. He is a cheerful boy and reflect this in his colourful and bright paintings as colours and sunshine makes him happy.

Bernard Ng

About Artist

"Bernard is a young artist who loves colours and has a flair for art. Bernard enjoys harnessing a range of colours into his artworks, which gives his works a signature pop! Bernard is a keen learner and an apprentice in Rainbow Centre’s Artability Programme, where he has been exploring a variety of mediums and styles."

Tan Gin Long

About Artist

"You will not find another more avid fan of Super Mario than Gin Long. Like how Mario has impressive jumping ability, Gin Long has good observation skills. He is able to notice proportions of objects and draw them rather precisely. Gin Long is very meticulous and careful in each and every stroke of his line art. As a new and imaginative student, there is unlimited potential awaiting him as he continues to learn and improve in his art."

Moy Saw Han

About Artist

Moy Saw Han, a 49-year-old female, became visually impaired in 2018 due to glaucoma. She has only 15% tunnel vision in her left eye and blind in her right eye. In 2022, she took some art classes that were funded by Temasek Fund for the disabled, before joining the Touch Art programme by SAVH in March 2023 and has since been creating artwork. She has a passion to create with her hands - be it painting, doing handicraft, writing poems, baking, and making melodies on the harp, tongue drum, and autoharp. Her paintings seek to bring life, hope and exuberance to others.

Toh Hui Ping

About Artist

Hui Ping is diagnosed with intellectual disability and speech impediment. Despite this, Hui Ping is an active individual who likes the outdoors. She prefers hanging out with her friends and coaches at the day activity centre where she attends and plays basketball weekly. Hui Ping adores cute trinkets and loves accessories such as colour bracelets and cartoon keychains on her bag. Being good with her hands, Hui Ping also enjoys painting and stencilling. She is also willing to learn new art forms to hone her craft.

Christina Lau

About Artist

Christina was a Prison Officer before a vehicular accident caused a major spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Always one to see the glass half full, Christina did not give up on herself and discovered mouth painting through a group of friends. Initially apprehensive, she has since grown to enjoy the activity and is proficient with both watercolour and acrylic. Her favourite subjects to paint are flora and fauna. Besides being an artist, Christina is also an award-winning table tennis player, representing Singapore at the recent 11th ASEAN Para Games.

Vincent Seet

About Artist

Vincent is a two-time stroke survivor and educator turned artist. He believes that every painting is "a dream come true" and every artwork can be a "hope for peace and harmony in the world". Over the years, Vincent has supported various charity institutions locally as well as across the region. He also conducts art workshops for residents of a mental health nursing home on a voluntary basis.

May Lim

About Artist

May has been with Bizlink Centre since 1995, first working under the Logistics and Fulfilment social enterprise, before moving to our Hampers & Wellness Packs social enterprise in 2010. At Bizlink Centre, May was encouraged to explore second skills beyond her employment, which included painting, which she has taken a liking to.

Zhang Kaini

About Artist

Kaini was involved in a traffic accident, resulting her in becoming paralysed from shoulders down. She laid the foundations of mouth paining in 2005. With her enormous strength, precision and concentration, she made rapid progress and started to make a living out of mouth painting. Her paintings remind herself and viewers of her determination and willpower.

Glen Tan Kai Rong

About Artist

Glen suffered from a spinal column injury due to a motorbike accident, requiring a cage to protect his injured area. He was introduced to mouth painting by fellow artist Aaron, which spark his interest to try it out for himself. He got books on acrylic and oil painting, teaching himself to hold the bursh with his mouth.

Mark Rojan Montenegro Tupas

About Artist

"Mark has been an art apprentice under Rainbow Centre’s Artability Programme since 2020. He shows great interest in the beauty of animal kingdoms, dinosaurs and nature. Mark is meticulous with his work and makes sure that every task is done properly and diligently. Mark is patient to see how materials communicate with each other. A fast learner and able to explore new ideas to improve his work, Mark never fails us with his precise drawings and adding character in every stroke. He also enjoys singing and is a huge fan of the boyband group “One Direction”."

Joanne Peh

About Artist

Joanne Ngoh Pei Sing, 8, is a dedicated student in CPASS's Functional Junior Programme. Her passion for the arts shines in her participation in the Special Arts CCA, where she excels in precision coloring and painting. Joanne's strong interest in the arts promises a bright artistic future.

Serene Sng Wan Yan

About Artist

Serene is recovering from mental health issues, turning to the arts to cope with it. She has a passion for drawing, colouring, painting, singing and dancing. She has been attending art classes to improve in her painting talent.

Ashley Yan Wing Yan

About Artist

"Known for her love of Disney’s Frozen characters, Ashley excels at freehand drawing and renders the movie characters, Elsa and Anna, with amazing detail and likeness. She uses a mix of mediums such as pencil, pens and watercolour paints in her work. Ashley’s artistry has grown tremendously in Rainbow Centre’s Artability programme. As an art apprentice, she has learnt to diversify her talents and is currently exploring nature and architecture artworks, instead of her usual fashion drawings"

Muhd Saifudeen

About Artist

Saifudeen has a very bright outlook in life. He believes that he must celebrate the life that he has, make the most out of it and continue to have aspirations just like everyone else. He is often very appreciative to his family, friends and teachers for what they have done. He often lends a helping hand to his peers who are in need, perhaps because of the love that he has received."

Vincent Seet

About Artist

Vincent is a two-time stroke survivor and educator turned artist. He believes that every painting is ""a dream come true"" and every artwork can be a ""hope for peace and harmony in the world"". Over the years, Vincent has supported various charity institutions locally as well as across the region. He also conducts art workshops for residents of a mental health nursing home on a voluntary basis.

Zhang Kaini

About Artist

Kaini was involved in a traffic accident, resulting her in becoming paralysed from shoulders down. She laid the foundations of mouth paining in 2005. With her enormous strength, precision and concentration, she made rapid progress and started to make a living out of mouth painting. Her paintings remind herself and viewers of her determination and willpower.

Ng Siang Hoi

About Artist

Siang Hoi who was born with hearing impairment from birth learned to paint at a very young age. He enjoys painting Singapore Scenes like market places, Singapore River, Merlion and old structure scenes. His paintings which are done on canvases using acrylic paints has brought to life places of yesteryears. He has progressed now to use his artistic talent to paint on other painting mediums to express his creativeness. His latest work on different sized ceramic tiles using porcelain and ceramic paints has brought many praises from customers who have purchased them.

Tan Gin Long

About Artist

You will not find another more avid fan of Super Mario than Gin Long. Like how Mario has impressive jumping ability, Gin Long has good observation skills. He is able to notice proportions of objects and draw them rather precisely. Gin Long is very meticulous and careful in each and every stroke of his line art. As a new and imaginative student, there is unlimited potential awaiting him as he continues to learn and improve in his art.

Chalmers Wong

About Artist

Chalmers was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism when he was 18 months old. He has auditory processing issues, speech and developmental delay. Chalmers is talented in painting and sandart. Besides his artistic traits, he is also a drummer, pianist and bowling champion.

Shaun Chui

About Artist

Shaun is a 37-year-old male diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He uses oil pastels in his work, creating colour and vibrant pieces.

Toh Chiew Fern Phoebe

About Artist

Phoebe, 42, is passionate in the arts and handicrafts given to her to create. She will do it with her heart to ensure the completion of the art piece.

Gary Chong Yi Xuan

About Artist

Gary is a 26-year-old with a unique set of abilities. He has a passion for art painting and finds solace in swimming and dance. His cheerful demeanour is infectious and brings joy to those around him. He has a remarkable talent for expressing himself through art and uses his creativity to showcase his perspective of the world. Gary's determination to pursue his passions and interests is truly inspiring. Despite facing challenges, he approaches life with a positive attitude and an unwavering spirit. Gary's artistic abilities and love for swimming are just a few of the qualities that make him a remarkable individual.

Gary Chong Yi Xuan

About Artist

Gary is a 26-year-old with a unique set of abilities. He has a passion for art painting and finds solace in swimming and dance. His cheerful demeanour is infectious and brings joy to those around him. He has a remarkable talent for expressing himself through art and uses his creativity to showcase his perspective of the world. Gary's determination to pursue his passions and interests is truly inspiring. Despite facing challenges, he approaches life with a positive attitude and an unwavering spirit. Gary's artistic abilities and love for swimming are just a few of the qualities that make him a remarkable individual.

Tan Hui Min

About Artist

Hui Min is diagnosed with intellectual disability. You will never find a greater animal lover than Hui Min. She has a soft spot for dogs and takes joy in bringing her dog for daily evening walks. She also enjoys a good game of chess. Her strength in recognising good colour combinations empowers her to express herself through art pieces that are dearly loved.

Raymond Lau

About Artist

Raymond belongs to a new generation of Singaporean artists who are at the forefront of the city-state’s evolution into a Renaissance City. A vocal and colourful individual, painting is a therapeutic process to find peace and fulfilment for him. His large collection of realist and abstract works reveal a gentler, softer side to his outgoing personality. Raymond received a Bachelor’s in Fine Art from the University of Tasmania, and was honoured with the UOB Painting of the Year award and the National Arts Council Young Artist Award. His works can be found in the collections of Ambassador-at-Large Professor Tommy Koh, Singapore Management University, United Overseas Bank and the National Arts Council to name a few.

Eugene Soh Yew Lin

Aaron Yeo Kwok Chian

About Artist

Aaron suffers from paralysis of his upper and lower limbs. He was aimless for a long time after his hospital stay until he met another tetraplegic, Gilbert Tan. He was introduced to mouth painting and soon discovered that he has a hidden talent. Since then, he has progressed as a mouth painter and inspires those like him.

About Artist

"Collective Artists / Down Syndrome Association (Singapore)"

Thaddeus Chew

About Artist

Thaddeus is a differently abled paleoartist who has a real sense for prehistoric life on earth. His depictions of dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and other prehistoric creatures are crisp, colourful and imaginative in nature. Under Extra∙Ordinary People’s Creative Lab Programme, Thaddeus has explored adding colour to his dinosaurs and even merging his dinosaurs onto background scenes!

Nurul Inshirah Binte Mohamad Sudiar

About Artist

Inshirah, 17, was diagnosed with anxiety and has been receiving support from SAMH. As she is naturally quiet, she believes that art has been a therapeutic process in her recovery journey to express her thoughts. Inshirah finds art cathartic, and that it is a fun and relaxing activity. Besides painting, she also enjoys reading.

Leong Si Jun

About Artist

Sijun was born with Down Syndrome and has been fighting against the deterioration of his eyesight and muscles in the past decade. He would paint very slowly, stroke by stroke, to fill up the whole canvas. He loves cars and paintings. If given a choice, he would want to become a car designer or an interior designer. He is a cheerful boy and reflect this in his colourful and bright paintings as colours and sunshine makes him happy.

Zhang Kaini

About Artist

Kaini was involved in a traffic accident, resulting her in becoming paralysed from shoulders down. She laid the foundations of mouth paining in 2005. With her enormous strength, precision and concentration, she made rapid progress and started to make a living out of mouth painting. Her paintings remind herself and viewers of her determination and willpower.

Shoban Pillai

About Artist

Shoban is diagnosed with intellectual disability. Shoban is an avid movie buff who often looks out for the latest blockbusters at his local cinema. His favourite movies are ‘Star Wars’ and ‘The Avengers’. Both movies resonate with his view of heroes triumphing over villains. Besides movies, he enjoys sports, especially swimming. As an artist, he is inspired by animals, flowers, mountains, and lakes. `

Daniel Tan Beng Leong

About Artist

In 1982, Daniel suffered a spinal cord trauma resulting in tetraplegia. He started mouth painting in 2009 as he wanted to create something of artistic value. Being an autodidact, he pursued this goal with persistence and has been making progress, as shown by his colourful artworks.

Kok Tuck Chong

About Artist

Kok Tuck Chong discovered his passion for mouth painting through his occupational therapy for his spinal cord injury. He has made significant progress in his skills, and has been given the opportunity to participate in various local exhibitions.

Khairul Safari Bin Razali

About Artist

Khairul is one of Rainbow Centre’s Artability Apprentices. He enjoys creating patterns and combining ideas to create his own masterpieces. Khairul is patient and meticulous in his art making. His main goal is to learn new artforms and join more art competitions in the future. He enjoys watching the news and is always up to date on the latest reports. From local to international news. He is a cheerful student who enjoys interacting with his fellow classmates. Khairul enjoys music and dance too.

Tay Bee Lian

About Artist

Bee Lian’s Oeuvre is a testament to her innate talent and dedication to watercolour and Chinese Ink painting. Her paintings reflect years of meticulous study and observation, specialising in landscape and still-life that transport viewers to distant lands and evoke a sense of wanderlust. Despite physical constraints imposed by polio, Bee Lian’s imagination knows no bounds. Her artistic vision is further heightened by her keen eye for light and shadow, imbuing her paintings with a palpable sense of vitality, lending a sense of realism to her compositions with her deft use of perspective and shading."

Eugene Lim

About Artist

Eugene is diagnosed with intellectual disability and multiple congenital deformities. He is a caring friend who takes the initiative to help his peers when they are in need. One of Eugene’s favourite pastimes is solving word search puzzles. He enjoys attending visual art and cooking classes.

Rihansh Manoh Chugani

About Artist

Rihansh Manoj Chugani, 10, a student at CPAS, passionately embraces art. From a young age, he discovered joy in colouring and drawing, which he now explores in the Special Arts CCA. Rihansh's art is a means of self-expression, inspiring others with his resilience and unwavering spirit.

Zhang Kaini

About Artist

Kaini was involved in a traffic accident, resulting her in becoming paralysed from shoulders down. She laid the foundations of mouth paining in 2005. With her enormous strength, precision and concentration, she made rapid progress and started to make a living out of mouth painting. Her paintings remind herself and viewers of her determination and willpower.

Leong Si Jun

About Artist

Sijun was born with Down Syndrome and has been fighting against the deterioration of his eyesight and muscles in the past decade. He would paint very slowly, stroke by stroke, to fill up the whole canvas. He loves cars and paintings. If given a choice, he would want to become a car designer or an interior designer. He is a cheerful boy and reflect this in his colourful and bright paintings as colours and sunshine makes him happy.

Azmi Bin Mahmad

About Artist

Azmi’s love for art started when he was a child. To further develop his talent, he attended classes at ART:DIS and is now adept at painting watercolour landscapes. He has since expanded his practice to include oils. Azmi’s portfolio focuses on capturing the beauty of nature. To Azmi, art is a medium to express his inner thoughts and feelings. It also serves the purpose of keeping his senses active as he ponders over composition, form, colours etc. Besides art, Azmi is also an avid reader.

Siti Amirah Bte Azman

About Artist

Siti Amirah has Intellectual Disability and is currently attending Vocational Training at MINDS WEDC. Siti Amirah is a jovial girl that loves to joke and laugh with her friends. She loves bright colours and flowers.

Leong Si Jun

About Artist

Sijun was born with Down Syndrome and has been fighting against the deterioration of his eyesight and muscles in the past decade. He would paint very slowly, stroke by stroke, to fill up the whole canvas. He loves cars and paintings. If given a choice, he would want to become a car designer or an interior designer. He is a cheerful boy and reflect this in his colourful and bright paintings as colours and sunshine makes him happy.

Christina Lau

About Artist

Christina was a Prison Officer before a vehicular accident caused a major spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Always one to see the glass half full, Christina did not give up on herself and discovered mouth painting through a group of friends. Initially apprehensive, she has since grown to enjoy the activity and is proficient with both watercolour and acrylic. Her favourite subjects to paint are flora and fauna. Besides being an artist, Christina is also an award-winning table tennis player, representing Singapore at the recent 11th ASEAN Para Games.

Mohammad Fadhlurrahman Bin Mohammad Zulkarnean

About Artist

"Mohammad always brings joy wherever he goes. He is a chatty and cheerful young man who loves to dance. Mohammad enjoys talking about his friends and his favourite things in the process of creating his art. Mohammad often lets his imagination run wild and this resulted in countless sketches of scenes of animals in their natural habitat and superheroes in their heroic costumes. He prefers to use dry mediums and has recently taken a liking towards watercolour pencils."

Ng Siang Hoi

About Artist

Siang Hoi who was born with hearing impairment from birth learned to paint at a very young age. He enjoys painting Singapore Scenes like market places, Singapore River, Merlion and old structure scenes. His paintings which are done on canvases using acrylic paints has brought to life places of yesteryears. He has progressed now to use his artistic talent to paint on other painting mediums to express his creativeness. His latest work on different sized ceramic tiles using porcelain and ceramic paints has brought many praises from customers who have purchased them.

Low Mun Chong

About Artist

Mun Chong, 58, has great interest in acrylic paintings even before he joined the Home. He pursues his interest with great joy and passion.

Quiana Kristen Rapisura Dela Cerna

About Artist

Quiana is a talented 18-year-old art apprentice with autism at Rainbow Centre’s Artability Programme. Quiana is outspoken and full of positivity. At home, Quiana loves trying out new crafts. She will put in the time and effort to learn it all from Youtube. She has successfully learned knitting and origami from Youtube and library books. In Artability, Quiana enjoys exploring the different art styles and mediums. Quiana excels in everything that she does and she continues to challenge herself to learn more advanced art techniques.

Thaddeus Chew

About Artist

Thaddeus is a differently abled paleoartist who has a real sense for prehistoric life on earth. His depictions of dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and other prehistoric creatures are crisp, colourful and imaginative in nature. Under Extra∙Ordinary People’s Creative Lab Programme, Thaddeus has explored adding colour to his dinosaurs and even merging his dinosaurs onto background scenes!

Ng Jun Yao

About Artist

Jun Yao was diagnosed with autism at the age of 4 and is a graduate of AWWA Special School. He has been fond of observing the expression and movement of animals since young. His fondness for animals translates into paintings of uniquely charming animal cartoon characters. Over the years, his artworks were exhibited in various art exhibitions and printed on merchandises. He enjoys using oil painting because of the vibrant colours and is able to make corrections easily if he makes any mistakes.

Tham Yi Nicholas

About Artist

Nicholas is reserved and soft-spoken. He enjoys visual arts and often delivers impressive drawings. While his hand mobility is weak, he doesn't give up easily even though it means he will take a longer time to complete. Like any teenager, he spends most of his free time playing mobile games and drawing.

Leong Si Jun

About Artist

Sijun was born with Down Syndrome and has been fighting against the deterioration of his eyesight and muscles in the past decade. He would paint very slowly, stroke by stroke, to fill up the whole canvas. He loves cars and paintings. If given a choice, he would want to become a car designer or an interior designer. He is a cheerful boy and reflect this in his colourful and bright paintings as colours and sunshine makes him happy.

Ng Siang Hoi

About Artist

Siang Hoi’s is a veteran artist popular with tourists and his love for nostalgia translates itself into numerous paintings of Singapore’s skylines, ethnic enclaves and Chinese junk. A keen observer who enjoys live painting, Siang Hoi’s warm smile beckons you to join in on his process and start a conversation. To him, art is a means to communicate and though he is hard-of-hearing, he enjoys sharing stories and his perspective on things.

Nur Amalina Binte Rahmad

About Artist

Amalina, 27, was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Doodling on her notes with her black pen since young, pen and ink has now become her signature art style. It helps her feel hopeful and grounded, and she is beginning to explore the world of colours. Ina strongly believes that “there is no right or wrong, good or bad artwork and that every art showcases the beauty of a person’s state of mind, identity and the beautiful visual product of one’s brain juices.”

Aaron Yeo

About Artist

Aaron was a hairstylist before a motorcycle accident left him paralysed from the neck down. Overcome with grief, Aaron spent years trying to come to terms with this new reality without much success. A chance encounter with another tetraplegic introduced him to the therapeutic world of art. Slowly but surely, Aaron discovered his hidden talent for painting and received formal training from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). Aaron’s practice in oil is steeped in realism as he draws inspiration from nature. Every stroke deftly captures his subject in precise detail.

Chee Meng

Jamirul Syafiq Bin Jaini

About Artist

Jamirul Syafiq is a spinal cord injury survivor. Despite his limitations, he does not let it bring him down and pursues his passion in the arts. He is a freelance graphic designer, creating visually stunning images and hopes that his pieces can motivate and inspire the viewers.

Dawson Toh

About Artist

Dawson Toh, aged 9, is an enthusiastic student in CPAS Academic Programme. His cheerful and chirpy demeanour spreads happiness among his peers in the Special Arts CCA. Dawson's true passion is painting, allowing his creativity to bloom and shine through his artwork.

About Artist

"Muhammad Noordanish Bin Muhammad Noorkamal Noordanish is a member of Rainbow Centre’s Artability Programme. He enjoys listening to music, watching YouTube videos, and going on walks. Noordanish enjoys sports and especially soccer, which he plays with his classmates on the weekends. Noordanish is known as a sweet and caring classmate. He is talented, enjoys elaborate design and is precise with his artworks. He loves experimenting with various art mediums and learning new art techniques."

Vincent Seet

About Artist

Vincent is a two-time stroke survivor and educator turned artist. He believes that every painting is "a dream come true" and every artwork can be a "hope for peace and harmony in the world". Over the years, Vincent has supported various charity institutions locally as well as across the region. He also conducts art workshops for residents of a mental health nursing home on a voluntary basis.

Raymond Tan Khee Huat

About Artist

When Raymond became tetraplegic, he was at a loss of what to do. When he was first introduced to mouth painting, he was disinterested, only picking up an interest at a later stage. He learned from tutorials on the internet and taught himself how to use the brush with his mouth through consistent practice.

Leong Si Jun

About Artist

Sijun was born with Down Syndrome and has been fighting against the deterioration of his eyesight and muscles in the past decade. He would paint very slowly, stroke by stroke, to fill up the whole canvas. He loves cars and paintings. If given a choice, he would want to become a car designer or an interior designer. He is a cheerful boy and reflect this in his colourful and bright paintings as colours and sunshine makes him happy.

Grace Lim

About Artist

Grace is diagnosed with intellectual disability. Grace used to be quiet, but her growing love for art has enabled her to be more expressive to her friends and family. In her free time, Grace likes to window shop. As a budding artist, Grace has been given opportunities to hone her artistic skills under the tutelage of local artists and art professionals. Her style includes vivid, fluid brushstrokes with acrylic paint to reflect her creativity and passion in expressing herself through her art.

Han Mei Zhen Sabrina

About Artist

Sabrina was diagnosed with ASD and anxiety. She has been actively involved in creative expression and uses artmaking as a way to express herself.

Aaron Yeo Kwok Chian

About Artist

Aaron suffers from paralysis of his upper and lower limbs. He was aimless for a long time after his hospital stay until he met another tetraplegic, Gilbert Tan. He was introduced to mouth painting and soon discovered that he has a hidden talent. Since then, he has progressed as a mouth painter and inspires those like him.

Aaron Yeo

About Artist

Aaron was a hairstylist before a motorcycle accident left him paralysed from the neck down. Overcome with grief, Aaron spent years trying to come to terms with this new reality without much success. A chance encounter with another tetraplegic introduced him to the therapeutic world of art. Slowly but surely, Aaron discovered his hidden talent for painting and received formal training from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). Aaron’s practice in oil is steeped in realism as he draws inspiration from nature. Every stroke deftly captures his subject in precise detail.

Christina Lau

About Artist

Christina was a Prison Officer before a vehicular accident caused a major spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Always one to see the glass half full, Christina did not give up on herself and discovered mouth painting through a group of friends. Initially apprehensive, she has since grown to enjoy the activity and is proficient with both watercolour and acrylic. Her favourite subjects to paint are flora and fauna. Besides being an artist, Christina is also an award-winning table tennis player, representing Singapore at the recent 11th ASEAN Para Games.

Zoe Tan

About Artist

A freelance artist/designer and former art teacher, Zoe first developed a passion for art under the early tutelage of her late father. Her brain-teasing drawings use finely crafted compositions, combining precise realism with various art elements to challenge the viewer's perceptions of reality. She demonstrates an acute sense of life in her vivid and compelling works of art with montages of figures and faces. In her works, you can recognise her keen observation of the world and the expressions of her fantasies. One of Zoe's wishes is to be an art teacher for deaf students again. Upon seeing hidden potential in many of them, she would like to encourage them to develop their self-confidence to pursue the arts.

Christina Lau

About Artist

Christina was a Prison Officer before a vehicular accident caused a major spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Always one to see the glass half full, Christina did not give up on herself and discovered mouth painting through a group of friends. Initially apprehensive, she has since grown to enjoy the activity and is proficient with both watercolour and acrylic. Her favourite subjects to paint are flora and fauna. Besides being an artist, Christina is also an award-winning table tennis player, representing Singapore at the recent 11th ASEAN Para Games.

Muhd Saifudeen

About Artist

Saifudeen has a very bright outlook in life. He believes that he must celebrate the life that he has, make the most out of it and continue to have aspirations just like everyone else. He is often very appreciative to his family, friends and teachers for what they have done. He often lends a helping hand to his peers who are in need, perhaps because of the love that he has received.

Natalie Yap

About Artist

Natalie is diagnosed with down syndrome, partial hearing impairment and partial speech impairment. Natalie is a quiet girl and takes a while to warm up to people. Baking is one of her favourite activities because she likes desserts. She is a big foodie and loves spicy food. Her favourite dish is nasi lemak. As an artist, the theme of circles and ovals is a hallmark of Natalie’s work due to her fascination with round shapes.

Sim Meng Suan

About Artist

Meng Suan has Autism, and she is attending vocational training in MINDS WEDC. Meng Suan has a comical style of drawing, doodling every day on daily objects. "

Vincent Seet

About Artist

Vincent is a two-time stroke survivor and educator turned artist. He believes that every painting is ""a dream come true"" and every artwork can be a ""hope for peace and harmony in the world"". Over the years, Vincent has supported various charity institutions locally as well as across the region. He also conducts art workshops for residents of a mental health nursing home on a voluntary basis.

Gary Chong Yi Xuan

About Artist

Gary is a 26-year-old with a unique set of abilities. He has a passion for art painting and finds solace in swimming and dance. His cheerful demeanour is infectious and brings joy to those around him. He has a remarkable talent for expressing himself through art and uses his creativity to showcase his perspective of the world. Gary's determination to pursue his passions and interests is truly inspiring. Despite facing challenges, he approaches life with a positive attitude and an unwavering spirit. Gary's artistic abilities and love for swimming are just a few of the qualities that make him a remarkable individual.

Nur Alicia Binte Muhammed Fairuz

About Artist

"Nur Alicia Binte Muhammed Fairuz Alicia graduated from Katong School in 2021. She first started with simple pencil sketches and doodles before proceeding to different art forms like batik and Chinese brush painting through the school’s visual arts programme."

Cai Jie Wei

Lim Kim Lai

About Artist

Kim Lai's life took an unexpected turn when unforeseen circumstances robbed her of the ability to walk in her mid-20s. However, amidst the challenges, she discovered a newfound passion for painting. This creative approach has become a source of liberation and self-expression for her. Through painting, she can freely convey her emotions, thoughts, and dreams onto the canvas.

Yong Qiao Qi

About Artist

Qiao Qi, otherwise known affectionally as Qi Qi by her trainers, is a talented performer and artist at Metta. She takes pride in her work and is always eager to share her creatives. Being diagnosed with Down syndrome, does not stop her from emanating her positivity and energy to those around her.

Ashley Yan Wing Yan

About Artist

"Known for her love of Disney’s Frozen characters, Ashley excels at freehand drawing and renders the movie characters, Elsa and Anna, with amazing detail and likeness. She uses a mix of mediums such as pencil, pens and watercolour paints in her work. Ashley’s artistry has grown tremendously in Rainbow Centre’s Artability programme. As an art apprentice, she has learnt to diversify her talents and is currently exploring nature and architecture artworks, instead of her usual fashion drawings"

Tan Yan Min

About Artist

Yan Min is diagnosed with mild intellectual disability (MID), but this does not stop her from exploring her passions and interests. She uses bright colours in her art works to express her cheerful and friendly personality. Under Metta's Youth Employment Support, she learnt how to interact with customers and deliver effective sales strategies as a sales representative at Sift & Pick's pop-up store located at Jewel.

Leong Si Jun

About Artist

Sijun was born with Down Syndrome and has been fighting against the deterioration of his eyesight and muscles in the past decade. He would paint very slowly, stroke by stroke, to fill up the whole canvas. He loves cars and paintings. If given a choice, he would want to become a car designer or an interior designer. He is a cheerful boy and reflect this in his colourful and bright paintings as colours and sunshine makes him happy.

Nur Aleesya

About Artist

Nur Aleesya Binte Abdullah, a CPAS Singapore student, overcomes global developmental delay and hearing impairment with remarkable determination. Her creative talents shine in the Special Arts CCA, while she embodies resilience and integrity as a school prefect. Aleesya's inspiring journey and indomitable spirit continue to amaze and uplift those around her.

Shawalee

About Artist

Shawalee, despite battling kidney disease most of his life, is extraordinarily talented in mosaic art and acrylic painting. He has the ability to transform images in his mind into exquisite mosaic pieces and enjoys bringing the nostalgia of old Singapore's kampung living to life through his paintings. Shawalee's artistic abilities allow him to overcome his challenges and share his unique perspective with the world.

Raymond Tan Khee Huat

About Artist

When Raymond became tetraplegic, he was at a loss of what to do. When he was first introduced to mouth painting, he was disinterested, only picking up an interest at a later stage. He learned from tutorials on the internet and taught himself how to use the brush with his mouth through consistent practice.

Mohammed Sheyzad Bin Mohammed Sharee

About Artist

Sheyzad, a Katong School graduate from the 2021 batch, enjoys Chinese brush painting, drawing inspiration from nature. He aspires to be a chef in the future."

Nurul Inshirah Binte Mohamad Sudiar

About Artist

Inshirah, 17, was diagnosed with anxiety and has been receiving support from SAMH. As she is naturally quiet, she believes that art has been a therapeutic process in her recovery journey to express her thoughts. Inshirah finds art cathartic, and that it is a fun and relaxing activity. Besides painting, she also enjoys reading.

Moy Saw Han

About Artist

Moy Saw Han, a 49-year-old female, became visually impaired in 2018 due to glaucoma. She has only 15% tunnel vision in her left eye and blind in her right eye. In 2022, she took some art classes that were funded by Temasek Fund for the disabled, before joining the Touch Art programme by SAVH in March 2023 and has since been creating artwork. She has a passion to create with her hands - be it painting, doing handicraft, writing poems, baking, and making melodies on the harp, tongue drum, and autoharp. Her paintings seek to bring life, hope and exuberance to others.

Chua Wei Xin

About Artist

Wei Xin is diagnosed with intellectual disability. She has a cheerful temperament and enjoys chatting with her peers and coaches in the centre. Wei Xin enjoys abstract drawings, mixing an array of colours to create artworks that are dazzling and expressive.

Moy Saw Han

About Artist

Moy Saw Han, a 49-year-old female, became visually impaired in 2018 due to glaucoma. She has only 15% tunnel vision in her left eye and blind in her right eye. In 2022, she took some art classes that were funded by Temasek Fund for the disabled, before joining the Touch Art programme by SAVH in March 2023 and has since been creating artwork. She has a passion to create with her hands - be it painting, doing handicraft, writing poems, baking, and making melodies on the harp, tongue drum, and autoharp. Her paintings seek to bring life, hope and exuberance to others.

Gary Chong Yi Xuan

About Artist

Gary is a 26-year-old with a unique set of abilities. He has a passion for art painting and finds solace in swimming and dance. His cheerful demeanour is infectious and brings joy to those around him. He has a remarkable talent for expressing himself through art and uses his creativity to showcase his perspective of the world. Gary's determination to pursue his passions and interests is truly inspiring. Despite facing challenges, he approaches life with a positive attitude and an unwavering spirit. Gary's artistic abilities and love for swimming are just a few of the qualities that make him a remarkable individual."

Say Kim Han

About Artist

Kim Han is diagnosed with intellectual disability. The city life in Singapore is a source of fascination for Kim Han. He enjoys jogging, often thinking of his favourite Singaporean landmarks, such as the Marina Bay Sands and Raffles City along the way. He excels in sketching intricate details in his artwork, reflecting the methodical way he thinks.

Leong Si Jun

About Artist

Sijun was born with Down Syndrome and has been fighting against the deterioration of his eyesight and muscles in the past decade. He would paint very slowly, stroke by stroke, to fill up the whole canvas. He loves cars and paintings. If given a choice, he would want to become a car designer or an interior designer. He is a cheerful boy and reflect this in his colourful and bright paintings as colours and sunshine makes him happy.

Glen Tan Kai Rong

About Artist

Glen suffered from a spinal column injury due to a motorbike accident, requiring a cage to protect his injured area. He was introduced to mouth painting by fellow artist Aaron, which spark his interest to try it out for himself. He got books on acrylic and oil painting, teaching himself to hold the bursh with his mouth.

Rajinder Singh

About Artist

Paralysed from chest down, Rajinder found the thought of mouth painting impossible at first. After repeated failures while trying out mouth painting, he gradually developed a deep passion for it. To him, it is all about building up one's strength, inspiration and knowledge.

Tan Wee Kuan

About Artist

Wee Kuan, 45, is enthusiastic about art. He enjoys drawing and sketching with pencils. He is eager to learn new skills, particularly in watercolour painting.

Vincent Seet

About Artist

Vincent is a two-time stroke survivor and educator turned artist. He believes that every painting is "a dream come true" and every artwork can be a "hope for peace and harmony in the world". Over the years, Vincent has supported various charity institutions locally as well as across the region. He also conducts art workshops for residents of a mental health nursing home on a voluntary basis.

Precilia Ang

About Artist

Despite being born with cerebral palsy and facing mobility and speech impairments, Precilia is a bright, motivated, and cheerful girl. She finds joy and self-expression through painting, where her liveliness shines through her vibrant artwork. Painting allows her to bring her imagination to life and transcend the limitations of her condition, showcasing her resilience and creativity.

Ms Priscilla Chew Xin Hui and Mr Teh Yong Kang

About Artist

Ms Priscilla Chew Xin Hui and Mr Teh Yong Kang both suffer from visual impairment. For Mr Teh, he is left with 30% of sight in his right eye. Despite their limitations, they are overcome their obstacles with the support from their family and friends, as well as find joy through art.

Christina Lau

About Artist

Christina was a Prison Officer before a vehicular accident caused a major spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Always one to see the glass half full, Christina did not give up on herself and discovered mouth painting through a group of friends. Initially apprehensive, she has since grown to enjoy the activity and is proficient with both watercolour and acrylic. Her favourite subjects to paint are flora and fauna. Besides being an artist, Christina is also an award-winning table tennis player, representing Singapore at the recent 11th ASEAN Para Games.

Emily Chua

About Artist

Emily is diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Emily loves animals, especially cats. Felines appeal to her as she finds them graceful and mysterious. Emily also enjoys creating art. It is a good platform for her to express her feelings and perspective to a wider audience. Being exposed to different art forms has helped Emily develop a better appreciation for the use of colours in her art. She hopes that her paintings can make people happy.

Genine Tham

About Artist

Genine Tham is a beneficiary of Extra•Ordinary People’s Creative Lab Programme. Through her art, Genine creates glimpses of her inner world, motivated solely by self-discovery, inquisitiveness, and play. Amidst her artistic process, she is expressive, gentle and explorative. Each of Genine’s paintings projects new awareness emerging from her artistic process and her use of her hands and feet in creating panoramic landscapes that engage the viewer in their complex textures and details.

Genine Tham

About Artist

Genine Tham is a beneficiary of Extra•Ordinary People’s Creative Lab Programme. Through her art, Genine creates glimpses of her inner world, motivated solely by self-discovery, inquisitiveness, and play. Amidst her artistic process, she is expressive, gentle and explorative. Each of Genine’s paintings projects new awareness emerging from her artistic process and her use of her hands and feet in creating panoramic landscapes that engage the viewer in their complex textures and details.

Ben Lee + Yan from Y STARS

About Artist

Ben Lee (35) has Down syndrome and attends the Adult Education Program at the Down Syndrome Association. Ben loves everything related to the Singapore Police Force, collecting police souvenirs on top of his other hobbies - dancing, art, bowling and swimming. Ben is cheerful, kind and helpful. Yan (26) has Down syndrome. He enjoys being around his friends in art and dance classes, as well as fitness games.

Justin Chua

About Artist

Justin is a 21-year-old male diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He enjoys doing still life drawings with oil pastels.

Raymond Tan Khee Huat

About Artist

"When Raymond became tetraplegic, he was at a loss of what to do. When he was first introduced to mouth painting, he was disinterested, only picking up an interest at a later stage. He learned from tutorials on the internet and taught himself how to use the brush with his mouth through consistent practice.

Daniel Tan Beng Leong

About Artist

In 1982, Daniel suffered a spinal cord trauma resulting in tetraplegia. He started mouth painting in 2009 as he wanted to create something of artistic value. Being an autodidact, he pursued this goal with persistence and has been making progress, as shown by his colourful artworks.

Jozie

Tan Jia Xu Caelen

About Artist

"Tan Jia Xu Caelen Caelen loves to express his thoughts and feelings through art. He is talented in sculpture using clay or plasticine, where his works are a result of his imagination and hard work. "

Donovan Ho

About Artist

Donovan has a lovable personality. In times of need, he will be there to help. He also often shows concern to his colleagues and greets everyone he sees. Diagnosed with Down Syndrome, Donovan likes using shapes in his artworks. he loves to watch TV in and engages in social media platforms in his free time.

Tan Yi Ying Phoebe

About Artist

Phoebe is a creative and aspiring artist who loves to create artwork freely and independently. She loves to use vibrant colours in her art.

Sheng Yoong

About Artist

Sheng Yoong expresses himself through his art pieces. He is independent and proactive, exploring different type of art materials to test out an idea and experiment it in different ways.

Thien Fuh Ming

About Artist

Thien Fuh Ming suffers from vision loss in his left eye and partial loss in his right eye. His speech and fine motor skills were also affected after a stroke. Even with all the setbacks that he has experienced, he still keeps a positive mindset and conveys it in his paintings.

Gary Chong Yi Xuan

About Artist

Gary is a 26-year-old with a unique set of abilities. He has a passion for art painting and finds solace in swimming and dance. His cheerful demeanour is infectious and brings joy to those around him. He has a remarkable talent for expressing himself through art and uses his creativity to showcase his perspective of the world. Gary's determination to pursue his passions and interests is truly inspiring. Despite facing challenges, he approaches life with a positive attitude and an unwavering spirit. Gary's artistic abilities and love for swimming are just a few of the qualities that make him a remarkable individual.

Nur Aleesya

Raymond Tan Khee Huat

About Artist

When Raymond became tetraplegic, he was at a loss of what to do. When he was first introduced to mouth painting, he was disinterested, only picking up an interest at a later stage. He learned from tutorials on the internet and taught himself how to use the brush with his mouth through consistent practice.

Ayren Yee

Precilia Ang

About Artist

Despite being born with cerebral palsy and facing mobility and speech impairments, Precilia is a bright, motivated, and cheerful girl. She finds joy and self-expression through painting, where her liveliness shines through her vibrant artwork. Painting allows her to bring her imagination to life and transcend the limitations of her condition, showcasing her resilience and creativity.

Vincent Seet

About Artist

Vincent is a two-time stroke survivor and educator turned artist. He believes that every painting is ""a dream come true"" and every artwork can be a ""hope for peace and harmony in the world"". Over the years, Vincent has supported various charity institutions locally as well as across the region. He also conducts art workshops for residents of a mental health nursing home on a voluntary basis.

Koh Ah Moi

Zhang Kaini

About Artist

Kaini was involved in a traffic accident, resulting her in becoming paralysed from shoulders down. She laid the foundations of mouth paining in 2005. With her enormous strength, precision and concentration, she made rapid progress and started to make a living out of mouth painting. Her paintings remind herself and viewers of her determination and willpower.

Zhang Kaini

About Artist

Kaini was involved in a traffic accident, resulting her in becoming paralysed from shoulders down. She laid the foundations of mouth paining in 2005. With her enormous strength, precision and concentration, she made rapid progress and started to make a living out of mouth painting. Her paintings remind herself and viewers of her determination and willpower.

Eugene Yeo

About Artist

Eugene was diagnosed with Autism when he was in primary school. He paints to express his emotions and his interest lies in using acrylic paint as a medium.

Gary Chong Yi Xuan

About Artist

Gary is a 26-year-old with a unique set of abilities. He has a passion for art painting and finds solace in swimming and dance. His cheerful demeanour is infectious and brings joy to those around him. He has a remarkable talent for expressing himself through art and uses his creativity to showcase his perspective of the world. Gary's determination to pursue his passions and interests is truly inspiring. Despite facing challenges, he approaches life with a positive attitude and an unwavering spirit. Gary's artistic abilities and love for swimming are just a few of the qualities that make him a remarkable individual.

Aaron Yeo Kwok Chian

About Artist

Aaron suffers from paralysis of his upper and lower limbs. He was aimless for a long time after his hospital stay until he met another tetraplegic, Gilbert Tan. He was introduced to mouth painting and soon discovered that he has a hidden talent. Since then, he has progressed as a mouth painter and inspires those like him.

Chalmers Wong

About Artist

Chalmers was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism when he was 18 months old. He has auditory processing issues, speech and developmental delay. Chalmers is talented in painting and sandart. Besides his artistic traits, he is also a drummer, pianist and bowling champion.

Eugene Yeo

About Artist

Eugene was diagnosed with Autism when he was in primary school. He paints to express his emotions and his interest lies in using acrylic paint as a medium.

Leong Si Jun

About Artist

Sijun was born with Down Syndrome and has been fighting against the deterioration of his eyesight and muscles in the past decade. He would paint very slowly, stroke by stroke, to fill up the whole canvas. He loves cars and paintings. If given a choice, he would want to become a car designer or an interior designer. He is a cheerful boy and reflect this in his colourful and bright paintings as colours and sunshine makes him happy.

Glen Tan Kai Rong

About Artist

Glen suffered from a spinal column injury due to a motorbike accident, requiring a cage to protect his injured area. He was introduced to mouth painting by fellow artist Aaron, which spark his interest to try it out for himself. He got books on acrylic and oil painting, teaching himself to hold the bursh with his mouth.

Daniel Tan Beng Leong

About Artist

In 1982, Daniel suffered a spinal cord trauma resulting in tetraplegia. He started mouth painting in 2009 as he wanted to create something of artistic value. Being an autodidact, he pursued this goal with persistence and has been making progress, as shown by his colourful artworks.

Christina Lau

About Artist

Christina was a Prison Officer before a vehicular accident caused a major spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Always one to see the glass half full, Christina did not give up on herself and discovered mouth painting through a group of friends. Initially apprehensive, she has since grown to enjoy the activity and is proficient with both watercolour and acrylic. Her favourite subjects to paint are flora and fauna. Besides being an artist, Christina is also an award-winning table tennis player, representing Singapore at the recent 11th ASEAN Para Games.

Muhammad Rifky Shauqi Bin Md Ricky Famie

About Artist

Rifky practices sketching on a daily basis as it helps express himself and reflect on his emotional well-being. His sketches cover different themes, from robots to science fiction, sometimes anime, and his all-time favourite, Marvel movies. He brings his sketchbook to school and uses it during his free time in class to do quick sketches, just like a journal. As a member of the Rainbow Centre’s Artability Programme, he has impressed many with his fast-learning skills and independence. He enjoys working with colours and the different art mediums. He is currently participating in competitions which has helped to boost his morale and confidence.

Chua Jia Xuan Phoebe

About Artist

Phoebe is well-mannered and has a pleasant personality. With the love received from her close-knitted family, she grew into a good-natured young lady who looks out for her friends in times of need. In her free time, she would draw on her iPad and listen to K-Pop music. Like other youths, Phoebe is interested in anything trendy. She has a soft spot for anything cute and pretty.

Eugene Wong

About Artist

"Eugene has an impressive and extensive knowledge of nature and animals. You can always find him constantly doodling sketches of various animals and cartoon characters. He enjoys applying vibrant colours to his drawings and is eager to learn new art techniques to improve on his art skills."

Vincent Seet

About Artist

Vincent is a two-time stroke survivor and educator turned artist. He believes that every painting is ""a dream come true"" and every artwork can be a ""hope for peace and harmony in the world"". Over the years, Vincent has supported various charity institutions locally as well as across the region. He also conducts art workshops for residents of a mental health nursing home on a voluntary basis.

Muhammad Hanis Irfan Bin Norhisham

About Artist

DOB: 3/10/2006 Irfan graduated in 2022 from Katong School. He possesses a unique talent for digital art and computer-based design. Irfan's career aspirations lie in the field of information technology.

Vincent Seet

About Artist

Vincent is a two-time stroke survivor and educator turned artist. He believes that every painting is ""a dream come true"" and every artwork can be a ""hope for peace and harmony in the world"". Over the years, Vincent has supported various charity institutions locally as well as across the region. He also conducts art workshops for residents of a mental health nursing home on a voluntary basis.

Muhd Saifudeen

About Artist

Saifudeen has a very bright outlook in life. He believes that he must celebrate the life that he has, make the most out of it and continue to have aspirations just like everyone else. He is often very appreciative to his family, friends and teachers for what they have done. He often lends a helping hand to his peers who are in need, perhaps because of the love that he has received.

Leong Si Jun

About Artist

Sijun was born with Down Syndrome and has been fighting against the deterioration of his eyesight and muscles in the past decade. He would paint very slowly, stroke by stroke, to fill up the whole canvas. He loves cars and paintings. If given a choice, he would want to become a car designer or an interior designer. He is a cheerful boy and reflect this in his colourful and bright paintings as colours and sunshine makes him happy.

Daniel Tan Beng Leong

About Artist

In 1982, Daniel suffered a spinal cord trauma resulting in tetraplegia. He started mouth painting in 2009 as he wanted to create something of artistic value. Being an autodidact, he pursued this goal with persistence and has been making progress, as shown by his colourful artworks.

Alex

About Artist

Alex (@theunskilledboy), a visual artist with autism, creates abstract and pop-art inspired by nature and everyday objects. He uses vibrant colours and shapes and excels in various mediums such as acrylics, ink, oil pastels, and watercolours.

Jane Ou

About Artist

Jane has been together with Bizlink Centre, working under the Creative – Gifts & Design social enterprise since 2014. With Bizlink Centre, Jane was given the opportunity to explore her creative side, from learning graphic design, to painting.

Seah Chee Meng

About Artist

Chee Meng has been training and working at Arts@Metta since 2008 producing batik painting and pottery art pieces. His skill in the arts has also grown leaps and bounds. He is now one of our resident artist in the arts studio producing complex batik pieces. Diagnosed with intellectual disability, his employment at Arts@Metta enables him to lead an independent life and integrating into society. In his free time, Chee Meng enjoys planting and watching Korean dramas.

Mohammed Dharwesh Afraaz Fakhrudeen

About Artist

At the young age of 11, Afraaz enjoys creating art pieces and loves bright colours.

Philip Wong

About Artist

Philip is diagnosed with intellectual disability. Doodling is one of Philip's favourite hobbies. The liberty to flow with each pen or brush stroke is something that Philip thoroughly enjoys. Coupled with Philip's choice of bright and rich colours, his artwork often encapsulates the element of abstract, freedom and brightness.

Vincent Seet

About Artist

Vincent is a two-time stroke survivor and educator turned artist. He believes that every painting is ""a dream come true"" and every artwork can be a ""hope for peace and harmony in the world"". Over the years, Vincent has supported various charity institutions locally as well as across the region. He also conducts art workshops for residents of a mental health nursing home on a voluntary basis.

Moy Saw Han

About Artist

Moy Saw Han, a 49-year-old female, became visually impaired in 2018 due to glaucoma. She has only 15% tunnel vision in her left eye and blind in her right eye. In 2022, she took some art classes that were funded by Temasek Fund for the disabled, before joining the Touch Art programme by SAVH in March 2023 and has since been creating artwork. She has a passion to create with her hands - be it painting, doing handicraft, writing poems, baking, and making melodies on the harp, tongue drum, and autoharp. Her paintings seek to bring life, hope and exuberance to others.

Eileen Tay Soh Choon

About Artist

Eileen, 64, is always enthusiastic in painting buildings and waterfalls even though she requires a special device to assist her with her paintings.

Alex

About Artist

Alex (@theunskilledboy), a visual artist with autism, creates abstract and pop-art inspired by nature and everyday objects. He uses vibrant colours and shapes and excels in various mediums such as acrylics, ink, oil pastels, and watercolours.

Moy Saw Han

About Artist

Moy Saw Han, a 49-year-old female, became visually impaired in 2018 due to glaucoma. She has only 15% tunnel vision in her left eye and blind in her right eye. In 2022, she took some art classes that were funded by Temasek Fund for the disabled, before joining the Touch Art programme by SAVH in March 2023 and has since been creating artwork. She has a passion to create with her hands - be it painting, doing handicraft, writing poems, baking, and making melodies on the harp, tongue drum, and autoharp. Her paintings seek to bring life, hope and exuberance to others.

Gary Chong Yi Xuan

About Artist

Gary is a 26-year-old with a unique set of abilities. He has a passion for art painting and finds solace in swimming and dance. His cheerful demeanour is infectious and brings joy to those around him. He has a remarkable talent for expressing himself through art and uses his creativity to showcase his perspective of the world. Gary's determination to pursue his passions and interests is truly inspiring. Despite facing challenges, he approaches life with a positive attitude and an unwavering spirit. Gary's artistic abilities and love for swimming are just a few of the qualities that make him a remarkable individual.

Thaddeus Chew

About Artist

Thaddeus is a differently abled paleoartist who has a real sense for prehistoric life on earth. His depictions of dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and other prehistoric creatures are crisp, colourful and imaginative in nature. Under Extra∙Ordinary People’s Creative Lab Programme, Thaddeus has explored adding colour to his dinosaurs and even merging his dinosaurs onto background scenes!

Praise Clare Peter

About Artist

"Praise Clare Peter DOB: 17/11/2006 Praise, a 2022 graduate from Katong School, exhibited exceptional talent in both acrylic painting and Western-style painting, impressing her peers and instructors alike. She tirelessly hones her artistic skills, continually striving for excellence. Praise’s dreams extend beyond the canvas. She aspires to be a dancer. "

Rajinder Singh

About Artist

Paralysed from chest down, Rajinder found the thought of mouth painting impossible at first. After repeated failures while trying out mouth painting, he gradually developed a deep passion for it. To him, it is all about building up one's strength, inspiration and knowledge.

Ng Jun Yao

About Artist

Jun Yao was diagnosed with autism at the age of 4 and is a graduate of AWWA Special School. He has been fond of observing the expression and movement of animals since young. His fondness for animals translates into paintings of uniquely charming animal cartoon characters. Over the years, his artworks were exhibited in various art exhibitions and printed on merchandises. He enjoys using oil painting because of the vibrant colours and is able to make corrections easily if he makes any mistakes.

Mohamed Hady Bin Mohamed Rafae

About Artist

"Mohamed Hady Bin Mohamed Rafae Hady graduated in 2022 from Katong School. He is skilled at sketching and has a unique style with colors. He hopes to work in retail."

Chen Zhiyu

About Artist

Zhiyu is diagnosed with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder. He loves dinosaurs and enjoys reading about them in his free time. He used to be very reserved and found it challenging to start a conversation with others. Art has given Zhiyu more confidence in life, and he is now able to give a brief introduction about himself. Zhiyu also creates artwork that carry his unique perspective of life, such as iconic playgrounds in Singapore.

Leong Si Jun

About Artist

Sijun was born with Down Syndrome and has been fighting against the deterioration of his eyesight and muscles in the past decade. He would paint very slowly, stroke by stroke, to fill up the whole canvas. He loves cars and paintings. If given a choice, he would want to become a car designer or an interior designer. He is a cheerful boy and reflect this in his colourful and bright paintings as colours and sunshine makes him happy.

Teo Kai Jie

About Artist

"Teo Kai Jie is a new member of the Rainbow Centre's Artability Program. He is a diligent student who shows potential in his craft, working quietly and conscientiously. This allows him to learn quickly and enjoy the classes. Kai Jie is able to experiment with many mediums and demonstrate his skills with the help of his trainer. Kai Jie appreciates music as well. "

Lim Kim Lai

About Artist

Kim Lai's life took an unexpected turn when unforeseen circumstances robbed her of the ability to walk in her mid-20s. However, amidst the challenges, she discovered a newfound passion for painting. This creative approach has become a source of liberation and self-expression for her. Through painting, she can freely convey her emotions, thoughts, and dreams onto the canvas.

Glen Tan Kai Rong

About Artist

Glen suffered from a spinal column injury due to a motorbike accident, requiring a cage to protect his injured area. He was introduced to mouth painting by fellow artist Aaron, which spark his interest to try it out for himself. He got books on acrylic and oil painting, teaching himself to hold the bursh with his mouth.

Christina Lau

About Artist

Christina was a Prison Officer before a vehicular accident caused a major spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Always one to see the glass half full, Christina did not give up on herself and discovered mouth painting through a group of friends. Initially apprehensive, she has since grown to enjoy the activity and is proficient with both watercolour and acrylic. Her favourite subjects to paint are flora and fauna. Besides being an artist, Christina is also an award-winning table tennis player, representing Singapore at the recent 11th ASEAN Para Games.

Cheng Chiang Yong,

About Artist

As an artist, Chiang Yong has his own unique way of interpreting a subject and he has created many artworks of the Vanda Miss Joaquim with his eye for beauty. While Chiang Yong is a lively person who proudly shares his enthusiasm for his art, he is also a true gentleman, always responsible and helpful in lending a helping hand to his peers. Chiang Yong is a family person and he is close to his mother. He enjoys spending time with her during the weekends. Chiang Yong is diagnosed with intellectual disability, visual and speech impairment.

Christina Lau

About Artist

Christina was a Prison Officer before a vehicular accident caused a major spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Always one to see the glass half full, Christina did not give up on herself and discovered mouth painting through a group of friends. Initially apprehensive, she has since grown to enjoy the activity and is proficient with both watercolour and acrylic. Her favourite subjects to paint are flora and fauna. Besides being an artist, Christina is also an award-winning table tennis player, representing Singapore at the recent 11th ASEAN Para Games.

Genine Tham

About Artist

Genine Tham is a beneficiary of Extra•Ordinary People’s Creative Lab Programme. Through her art, Genine creates glimpses of her inner world, motivated solely by self-discovery, inquisitiveness, and play. Amidst her artistic process, she is expressive, gentle and explorative. Each of Genine’s paintings projects new awareness emerging from her artistic process and her use of her hands and feet in creating panoramic landscapes that engage the viewer in their complex textures and details.

Christina Lau

About Artist

Christina was a Prison Officer before a vehicular accident caused a major spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Always one to see the glass half full, Christina did not give up on herself and discovered mouth painting through a group of friends. Initially apprehensive, she has since grown to enjoy the activity and is proficient with both watercolour and acrylic. Her favourite subjects to paint are flora and fauna. Besides being an artist, Christina is also an award-winning table tennis player, representing Singapore at the recent 11th ASEAN Para Games.

Nicole Koo

About Artist

Nicole Koo is an artist who specialises in watercolour painting. She holds a Diploma in Fine Arts from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and post-graduation, has built an impressive portfolio of over 100 artworks. Her practice focuses largely on capturing the beauty of the natural world, especially flora and fauna. Painting has helped Nicole create an oasis of calm energy where with each stroke, she is taken to a peaceful and quiet state of mind.

Justin Chua

About Artist

Justin is a 21-year-old male diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He enjoys doing still life drawings with oil pastels.

Christopher Paul

About Artist

Christopher Paul is a 33-year-old male diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He uses oil pastel in his artworks, gaining inspiration from his experiences.

Leong Yu Ran Rafe

About Artist

Rafe is a creative and happy artist who regularly engage himself with sports, art and music.

Rihansh Manoh Chugani

Christina Lau

About Artist

Christina was a Prison Officer before a vehicular accident caused a major spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Always one to see the glass half full, Christina did not give up on herself and discovered mouth painting through a group of friends. Initially apprehensive, she has since grown to enjoy the activity and is proficient with both watercolour and acrylic. Her favourite subjects to paint are flora and fauna. Besides being an artist, Christina is also an award-winning table tennis player, representing Singapore at the recent 11th ASEAN Para Games.

Jozie Keok

About Artist

Jozie Keok’s artworks carry her signature bright and bold colours. She loves experimenting different forms of art and loves using hama beads to create art and jewellery. Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, Jozie has a sociable personality and helps her colleagues in time of need. She is also a fan of Mandarin oldies!

About Artist

"Collective Artists / Down Syndrome Association (Singapore)"

Christina Lau

About Artist

Christina was a Prison Officer before a vehicular accident caused a major spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Always one to see the glass half full, Christina did not give up on herself and discovered mouth painting through a group of friends. Initially apprehensive, she has since grown to enjoy the activity and is proficient with both watercolour and acrylic. Her favourite subjects to paint are flora and fauna. Besides being an artist, Christina is also an award-winning table tennis player, representing Singapore at the recent 11th ASEAN Para Games.

Nurul Natasha Binte Mohamed Khir

About Artist

Nurul Natasha is a budding young apprentice under Rainbow Centre’s Artability programme. While she is new, she has an innate flair for draftsmanship and is talented in free hand drawing. She is extremely focused and patient, producing neat and precise line works. Nurul Natasha is hardworking and polite, giving her utmost best to push her craft to new limits. As a new addition to the Artability programme, Nurul Natasha is exploring various mediums and subjects to expand her artistry. She enjoys the natural world, and finds joy in learning more about them.

Sng Wen Zhen Daniel

About Artist

Daniel started art in 2021 because it was a convenient activity that suited him, but he quickly realised that he has a talent in art and kept going. Now, it is a dream of his to continue pursuing art alongside history because he enjoys it. He lives with the motto ""Don't give up on your dreams, try to pursue them!""

Kok Tuck Chong

About Artist

Kok Tuck Chong discovered his passion for mouth painting through his occupational therapy for his spinal cord injury. He has made significant progress in his skills, and has been given the opportunity to participate in various local exhibitions.

Leong Si Jun

About Artist

Sijun was born with Down Syndrome and has been fighting against the deterioration of his eyesight and muscles in the past decade. He would paint very slowly, stroke by stroke, to fill up the whole canvas. He loves cars and paintings. If given a choice, he would want to become a car designer or an interior designer. He is a cheerful boy and reflect this in his colourful and bright paintings as colours and sunshine makes him happy.

Leong Si Jun

About Artist

Sijun was born with Down Syndrome and has been fighting against the deterioration of his eyesight and muscles in the past decade. He would paint very slowly, stroke by stroke, to fill up the whole canvas. He loves cars and paintings. If given a choice, he would want to become a car designer or an interior designer. He is a cheerful boy and reflect this in his colourful and bright paintings as colours and sunshine makes him happy.

Ng Jun Yao (Individual Artist)

About Artist

Jun Yao was diagnosed with autism at the age of 4 and is a graduate of AWWA Special School. He has been fond of observing the expression and movement of animals since young. His fondness for animals translates into paintings of uniquely charming animal cartoon characters. Over the years, his artworks were exhibited in various art exhibitions and printed on merchandises. He enjoys using oil painting because of the vibrant colours and is able to make corrections easily if he makes any mistakes.

Aaron Yeo

About Artist

Aaron was a hairstylist before a motorcycle accident left him paralysed from the neck down. Overcome with grief, Aaron spent years trying to come to terms with this new reality without much success. A chance encounter with another tetraplegic introduced him to the therapeutic world of art. Slowly but surely, Aaron discovered his hidden talent for painting and received formal training from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). Aaron’s practice in oil is steeped in realism as he draws inspiration from nature. Every stroke deftly captures his subject in precise detail.

Moy Saw Han

About Artist

Moy Saw Han, a 49-year-old female, became visually impaired in 2018 due to glaucoma. She has only 15% tunnel vision in her left eye and blind in her right eye. In 2022, she took some art classes that were funded by Temasek Fund for the disabled, before joining the Touch Art programme by SAVH in March 2023 and has since been creating artwork. She has a passion to create with her hands - be it painting, doing handicraft, writing poems, baking, and making melodies on the harp, tongue drum, and autoharp. Her paintings seek to bring life, hope and exuberance to others.

Vincent Seet

About Artist

Vincent is a two-time stroke survivor and educator turned artist. He believes that every painting is ""a dream come true"" and every artwork can be a ""hope for peace and harmony in the world"". Over the years, Vincent has supported various charity institutions locally as well as across the region. He also conducts art workshops for residents of a mental health nursing home on a voluntary basis.

Goh Ah Nga

Christina Lau

About Artist

Christina was a Prison Officer before a vehicular accident caused a major spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. Always one to see the glass half full, Christina did not give up on herself and discovered mouth painting through a group of friends. Initially apprehensive, she has since grown to enjoy the activity and is proficient with both watercolour and acrylic. Her favourite subjects to paint are flora and fauna. Besides being an artist, Christina is also an award-winning table tennis player, representing Singapore at the recent 11th ASEAN Para Games.