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.

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."

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.

Laura + Ben Yao from Y STARS

About Artist

Laura (38) has Down Syndrome and attends the Adult Education Programme at Down Syndrome Association. She loves dressing up and putting on make up for her dance performances, eagerly anticipating her weekly dance and art classes. Ben Yao has Down syndrome and is a patient man who is turning 39 soon. He travels independently to the Down Syndrome Association daily. Ben loves to dance and draw and enjoys movies about the Avengers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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."

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.

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.

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.

Ayren Yee

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!"

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.

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.

Loh Wei Jie

About Artist

Wei Jie is diagnosed with autism and intellectual disability. He enjoys eating and likes to listen to a variety of music, from Chinese oldies to trance and disco. He is also a friendly and sociable person, often going out with his friends and hanging out at malls on weekends. As an artist, Wei Jie displays creative flair through art as a medium. He also has a good eye for detail, being able to highlight intricate art forms 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Koh Ah Moi

Choo Fu Gin

About Artist

"Choo Fu Gin, Hugo Hugo is currently in Secondary 4/1 at Katong School. Hugo's forte lies in the world of watercolors, where he expertly creates vibrant and intricate artworks. His incredible ability to focus allows him to effortlessly craft complex pieces. He aspires to be a plumber. "

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.

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.

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.

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.

Muhammad Hafazha Bin Abdullah Jailani

About Artist

"Muhammad Hafazha Bin Abdullah Jailani Hafazha graduated in 2022 from Katong School. Hafazha's versatility shines through in his ability to excel across different artistic media. He aspires to be a chef."

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.

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.

Ridhwan

About Artist

Ridhwan is an apprentice on board Rainbow Centre’s Artability Programme. Before Ridhwan was born, he had several congenital conditions discovered and shortly after birth, he was detected with Pfeiffer Syndrome. Despite all these challenges - with a steadfast and earnest attitude towards all he does, Ridhwan is a role model for his peers! Ridhwan is an open artist, he explores a variety of subjects – be it abstract toon animals or painted landscapes. Ever learning and ever curious, Ridhwan is a blooming artist that’s for sure!

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.

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.

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.

About Artist

Collective Artists Down Syndrome Association (Singapore)

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"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Muhammad Firdaus Bin Muhammad Faizal

About Artist

Firdaus has his own unique way in learning and expressing himself. Art is one of the ways he expresses himself, as it allows him to unleash his creativity and imagination.

Quek Qiao Tai

About Artist

Qiao Tai has a magical touch to express himself, creating art as a form of meditation. Learning through observing, Qiao Tai is flexible to explore the different element in arts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!""

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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

About Artist

Gary is diagnosed with intellectual disability. He is a talented artist with a remarkable spirit. His friendly and chatty nature shines through as he expresses himself through art. His vibrant energy is evident in his captivating drawings, showcasing his innate talent and passion. Beyond art, Gary finds joy in dancing, a testament to his zest for life and determination to embrace the world with boundless enthusiasm.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cai Jie Wei

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.

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."

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."

Wong Jun Xiang

About Artist

Jun Xiang is a 41-year-old male diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is able to use watercolours and various shapes to create pieces with interesting and unique style.

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.”

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.

Goh Ah Nga

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.

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.

Shennie Yang

About Artist

Shennie is diagnosed with intellectual disability. Shennie’s love for family and close ties with her siblings and parents are often her inspiration for art. As an artist, Shennie gravitates to cute animals and nature, especially hamsters and flowers. She also loves inventing art patterns using the alphabets in her name.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

About Artist

"Collective Artists / Down Syndrome Association (Singapore)"

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Mohammed Dharwesh Afraaz Fakhrudeen

About Artist

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

Chee Meng

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.

Su Yao + Brandon from Y STARS

About Artist

Su Yao (28) has Down syndrome. She loves swimming, dancing and visual art. Her favourite food that makes her smile is always anything that comes with chicken. Brandon Wong (32) has Down syndrome. He actively participates in the Adult Education Program offered by the Down Syndrome Association. His interests are diverse, ranging from a passion for the visual arts, particularly drawing, to a love for dancing and martial arts. Additionally, he savours delicious cuisine and has a profound enthusiasm for traveling to foreign countries, enriching his life experiences.

Aaron Yap

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!

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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."

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.

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. "

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.

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

Chen Wanyi, Jaspreet Kaur Sekhon, June Lin Yi Zhen, Lin Chunru, Lim Thye Ann, Manpreet Kaur, Nina Sara Faizal, Ryan Lim Guang Sheng

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Raihan Mustaqim Bin Johari

About Artist

"Raihan is a young artist who likes working with various materials and is not afraid to experiment with new techniques during his painting sessions. Raihan is a student leader and athlete who enjoys playing soccer, participating actively in school events. Raihan is a quiet worker who enjoys experimenting with new methods to convey his thoughts. Despite his hearing impairment, it does not prevent him from persevering on."

Mr Ang Wei Lun

About Artist

Wei Lun is a dreamer, and his vivid imagination is expressed in his colourful whimsical drawings. He also enjoys creating digital artwork by using his iPad. He shows his appreciation and care to the people around him through sending out greeting cards and portraits that he created.

Joanne Peh

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.

Jozie

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.

Ms Zoe Wang Shi Min

About Artist

Zoe is a very talented and caring lady. She enjoys expressing care and concern towards the people around her. At home, she also expresses her artistic flair by making handicrafts of lively animals and beautiful designs using beads. She donates her handicraft for fundraising and uses them as a gift to her friends.

Mary Soh Li Koon

About Artist

Mary has Intellectual Disabilities and is currently attending vocational training at MINDS WEDC. Mary loves green, drawing flora and fauna inspired art in her free time.

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."

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Zayne Pua

About Artist

Zayne, 14, thinks too much for an average teenager – FAR TOO MUCH. He was 9 when he had his first panic attack. He struggled in school, eventually reaching a stage where his thoughts overwhelmed and consumed him. Since then, he stopped going to school, relieving some of his worries. Art helped to take his mind off negative thoughts and the support he received from SAMH allowed his condition to improve.

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"