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.

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.

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.

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."

Ng Siang Hoi 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Han Kwan Heng, Katherine

About Artist

Katherine, 70, enjoys painting as she can express her emotions and feelings without words. She is best known for her nature drawings.

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.

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.

Mr Lim Jia Jun Henry

About Artist

Henry likes to express his feelings through drawing. As a GROW artist, he has learnt how to do colour mixing and contrast. Henry also has a talent in doing handicraft projects. He feels happiness and a sense of satisfaction when someone purchases his work for charity.

About Artist

Loy Enjin is a 26-year-old female diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Abdul Raziq Bin Abdul Rahman

About Artist

"Raziq is a new participant in the Rainbow Centre's Artability Program. Raziq enjoys logo design and is a huge admirer of fast food restaurants. He enjoys displaying his paintings in vibrant colours and is influenced by pop art and iconic symbols. Raziq appreciates the quick and extensive speed of technology and the internet. He desires to further his education."

Ang Jun Kang

About Artist

Our new apprentice, Jun Kang, is fascinated by the worlds of microorganisms, marine life, and the universe. Jun Kang's precise linework and multitude of colours best reflect Mother Nature and his works are inspired by the living world. In all of his paintings, Ang Jun Kang demonstrates a great deal of precision and accuracy, and he manages to capture the spirit of all living creatures. Jun Kang wants to send a message to safeguard the environment through all of his artwork.

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.

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.

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!"

Chee Meng

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.

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.

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.

Loy Enjin

About Artist

Loy Enjin is a 26-year-old female diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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.

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”."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Katy Lee

About Artist

Katy Lee, a 73-year-old female, is a visually impaired client of SAVH. She is left with only tunnel vision in her left eye. Despite this, she is able to create artpieces with fine details, capturing the beauty of nature. Her feelings are also effectively communicated in her works.

Nur Qatrisya Edlina Binte Noor Ashikin

About Artist

"Nur Qatrisya Edlina Binte Noor Ashikin Edlina, a 2022 graduate from Katong School, finds solace in the art of doodling. To her, it is a therapeutic outlet that aids her in regulating her emotions. Edlina dreams of a future as an artiste, where she can harness her creative energies to captivate audiences with her artistic expressions."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yi Le + Aaron

About Artist

Yi Le (30) is a cheerful girl that loves painting and dancing, and she looks forward to attend dancing and art class with Y-Stars every Saturday. She also loves seeing little children play or read and travelling to restaurants. Aaron (39) has Down syndrome and attends the SIA Minds EDC Workshop. Aaron’s hobbies lie in dancing, art, bowling and watching movies.

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.

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.

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.

Johannezan Bin Omar Astom

About Artist

Johannezan is diagnosed with intellectual disability and Noonan syndrome. He is an artist who loves abstract art. He enjoys creating abstract art as the motion of painting brushstrokes makes him feel calm and happy. Known to be jolly and fun-loving to his family and friends, you can see him playing iPad games in his free time.

Lim Kay Choong

About Artist

Kay Choong has an easy-going personality and has always been a big brother to his younger peers. He often advises them to treasure every magical moment and memories they share with their loved ones. He believes that play is beneficial for people of all ages, as it helps to develop and improve social skills, teaches cooperation with others, and can heal emotional wounds. A humble young man, Kay Choong continues to prove his capability in contributing towards the society and economy.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jevon Tan

About Artist

Jevon, an only child, is quiet and introverted. He communicates through drawings, allowing adults to understand his inner world. He is artistic and can create beautiful sculptures with clay or plasticine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ng Siew Lian

About Artist

Siew Lian, 54, is creative in watercolour painting. She is an independent resident who is always keen in painting new art pieces and producing beautiful paintings.

Tai Yuan from Y STARS

About Artist

Tai Yuan (38) is a artist with Down syndrome. He attends the Idea Minds Employment Development Centre and his interests include dancing, drawing, listening to music and reading the newspaper.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.”

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.

Jozie

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wong Joon Yao Ernest

About Artist

Reserved yet playful, Ernest is observed to have a lot of potential as an artist. He often challenges himself to the capture the details of each artwork, and never fails to amaze others with the final piece. He is good at drawing animals freehand and digitally.

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.

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.

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.

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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 Fadhil Bin Abdul Jalil

About Artist

Fadhil is diagnosed with autism, causing it to be challenging to express himself. He is a quiet observer, taking instructions carefully and under the guidance of his trainers at Metta, he is now able to draw, wax and colour skillfully.

Esther Lim

About Artist

Esther is diagnosed with intellectual disability. Esther is soft-spoken, caring, and sensitive to the needs of those around her. She values friendship and gets along well with her friends. Esther is also determined and puts in her best effort in tasks assigned to her.

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.

Nurul Fatiha Binte Irwan

About Artist

Fathiha likes to experiment with colours and play with texture. She also enjoys art lessons as she has creative liberty over the artwork.

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."

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 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.

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.

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.

Cai Jie Wei

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.

Ross Chong Jia Xu

About Artist

Ross has Autism and he is attending vocational training at MINDS WEDC. Ross is like a photocopy machine. His drawings are always realistic and close to the reference photo. He loves drawing birds and buildings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mohammed Dharwesh Afraaz Fakhrudeen

About Artist

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

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.

About Artist

"Collective Artists / Down Syndrome Association (Singapore)"

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.

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.

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.

About Artist

Collective Artists Down Syndrome Association (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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jia Hui

About Artist

Jia Hui is a young artist who likes everything cute, lovely, and pink! With her distinct crayon techniques and bold colour choices, her style is one of the most iconic and refreshing out of all of our apprentices!

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.

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.

Leong Yu Ran Rafe

About Artist

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

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!""

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.

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."

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.

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!

Bobby Yeo Teck Chye

About Artist

Bobby, an individual with cerebral palsy, discovered his love for painting last year. Despite his condition, painting brings him immense joy and fulfilment. Bobby uses different colours in his artwork to tell stories, recognising their ability to evoke emotions and communicate narratives. Through his paintings, Bobby transcends his physical limitations and showcases the power of art to connect with others on a deep level.

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

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.

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.

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.

Jia Hui

About Artist

Jia Hui is a young artist who likes everything cute, lovely, and pink! With her distinct crayon techniques and bold colour choices, her style is one of the most iconic and refreshing out of all of our apprentices!

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.

Wong Jun Quan

About Artist

Jun Quan is diagnosed with Down syndrome. Jun Quan is a huge movie and television series buff. He loves watching action films, especially if they are kung fu related. Passionate about art, Jun Quan sketches in his free time and hones his craft before going to bed every night. Jun Quan also has a keen interest in technology and enjoys drawing IT-related memorabilia, such as computers and smartphones in his artwork.

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.

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.

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.

Dreamer

About Artist

Through artmaking, Dreamer, 37, reflects on her own setbacks and finds inspiration in her transformative healing journey from anxiety. Her artworks are a visual reminder that there is potential for growth even in the midst of life’s storms. Art has become her sanctuary for expressing emotions and overcoming her racing thoughts, and Dreamer hopes to inspire others with her resilience.

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.

Jia Hui

About Artist

Jia Hui is a young artist who likes everything cute, lovely, and pink! With her distinct crayon techniques and bold colour choices, her style is one of the most iconic and refreshing out of all of our apprentices!"

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.

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.

Ayren Yee

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. "

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ayren Yee

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.

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."

Eugene Soh

About Artist

Eugene is a self-trained artist with a BA in Mathematics. He was born able-bodied but an abnormal growth on his spine led to multiple surgeries. Although he was devastated by his inability to move freely, the support from his family and friends encouraged him to continue his journey towards physical and emotional recovery. Today, Eugene is an impressionist artist whose works are highly sought after for their ethereal beauty and rich texture. Drawing inspiration from his deep faith in God, big artists such as Van Gogh and the environment, Eugene enjoys painting as the process brings him solace. When he is not painting, he is fuelling his passion in Mathematics by tutoring high school and tertiary students.

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. "

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.

Joanne Peh

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.

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.

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.

About Artist

"Collective Artists / Down Syndrome Association (Singapore)"

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lau Su An

About Artist

Su An began her art journey in hopes of improving her fine motor and communication skills. After more than a decade’s worth of practice, she is now a professional artist who focuses on painting with acrylics and watercolour. Flowers are her main inspiration and she hopes to capture their captivating grace and poise on paper. Besides painting, Su An is also musically talented and enjoys playing the piano and organ.

Reuel Dylan Tan

About Artist

Reuel (17) is a self-taught artist. He has a natural gift for the creative arts and lives a colourful life, celebrating festivals and special occasions. Diagnosed with Autism, he attends programmes at Extra.Ordinary People, connecting with others through art, music, drama and fashion. Reuel gets into character when he paints, dressing up like an archetypal French street artist. His impeccable knack for colours enables his trademark creations, where colours come together in a way that imbues each painting with life and feeling.

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.

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.

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.

Muhammad Fadhil Bin Abdul Jalil

About Artist

Fadhil is diagnosed with autism, causing it to be challenging to express himself. He is a quiet observer, taking instructions carefully and under the guidance of his trainers at Metta, he is now able to draw, wax and colour skillfully.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Aaron Yap

Linda Wong Pui See

About Artist

Linda, 30, was diagnosed with BPD, anxiety disorder and mild autism. Art provides her a channel to soothe and express herself. She is a hobbyist artist who is interested in different types of arts media, especially digital art, to create unique artworks. Linda hopes that her artwork can provide a platform to connect people of differences, spark conversations that lead to acceptance and spread hopes.

Cheryl

About Artist

Cheryl, 49, is diagnosed with anxiety, OCD and stridor. She enjoys various art media, such as pastel drawing, acrylic painting, crochet and paper quilling. Art allows her to feel relaxed and joyful. Colourful colours lift her spirits while dark colours reflect her moodiness. She volunteered at Crochet of Love & Project Juntos, making friends with similar interests and has since been learning different stitches.

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.

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.

Jia Hui

About Artist

Jia Hui is a young artist who likes everything cute, lovely, and pink! With her distinct crayon techniques and bold colour choices, her style is one of the most iconic and refreshing out of all of our apprentices!

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.

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.

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 Soh Yew Lin

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.