Singapore is known for its multi-cultural society, and Little India has always played a vital role in maintaining that image. The area is a vibrant enclave for Singapore’s Indian community, yet one will find much ethnic diversity within its midst. In Little India, visitors are offered an insight into a different side of Singapore – one steeped with the heritage, traditions and cultural charm of our local Indian community. So what are you waiting for? Come experience a living heritage of cultural authenticity through ARTWALK Little India!
15’
LITTLE INDIA
SINGAPORE
Artworks
Trade Life
By Dominic Tong
Formerly at 34 & 50 Buffalo Road
Video installation
Inspired by his grandfather who used to be a shopkeeper in Little India as well as a way of paying homage to the quiet and diligent individuals in this area who may not always be recognised for their hard work, the artist created a series of three outdoor video installations of “hands at work” as representations of different occupations in Little India.
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Video installation
Inspired by his grandfather who used to be a shopkeeper in Little India as well as a way of paying homage to the quiet and diligent individuals in this area who may not always be recognised for their hard work, the artist created a series of three outdoor video installations of “hands at work” as representations of different occupations in Little India.
Cattleland
By Eunice Hannah Lim
Formerly at 76 Buffalo Road
Mural
In the past, people traded cattle for a living, and these people would hire Indian migrants to work for them. The Indian migrants would later form what we now know as Little India. This mural painting of cattle-trading served as a reminder to the residents of Little India of how far they have come.
Mural
In the past, people traded cattle for a living, and these people would hire Indian migrants to work for them. The Indian migrants would later form what we now know as Little India. This mural painting of cattle-trading served as a reminder to the residents of Little India of how far they have come.
Impermanent Footprint
By Tinu Verghis
Formerly at Chander Road
Installation
The artist created street art with coloured powder in the form of oversized footprints on the road. Each footprint was colourful with intricate designs and motifs. Visitors were able to step on these footprints to create colourful foot trails around the precinct.
Installation
The artist created street art with coloured powder in the form of oversized footprints on the road. Each footprint was colourful with intricate designs and motifs. Visitors were able to step on these footprints to create colourful foot trails around the precinct.
Sound of Interactions
By Moses Tan, Koh Li Qing Shirly and Cynthia Delaney Suwito
Formerly at 2 Belilios Road
Installation
Inspired by the different stories of Little India, this installation consisted of a net knitted in rich, vibrant colours that were reminiscent of the area. Bells used to decorate the net would ring whenever the wind blows to enhance the spirit of the precinct.
Installation
Inspired by the different stories of Little India, this installation consisted of a net knitted in rich, vibrant colours that were reminiscent of the area. Bells used to decorate the net would ring whenever the wind blows to enhance the spirit of the precinct.
Films
Performances
Cabral
By Ousadia and Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society
Music
A collaborative percussion performance between Ousadia and SIFAS, where Brazilian music was fused with Indian music to celebrate the interconnected relationship between cultures and residents of Little India.
A collaborative percussion performance between Ousadia and SIFAS, where Brazilian music was fused with Indian music to celebrate the interconnected relationship between cultures and residents of Little India.
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By Akashic Records
Music
Using various percussions from different parts of India and fusing different styles, the band performed tribal folk songs in three different languages while retaining the authenticity of folk traditions with the thunder of Indian drums.
Using various percussions from different parts of India and fusing different styles, the band performed tribal folk songs in three different languages while retaining the authenticity of folk traditions with the thunder of Indian drums.
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By The Voodoo Sound
Music
Using traditional Indian ethnic rhythms and westernised elements of funk, The Voodoo Sound fused two types of tunes to create an entirely new genre of experimental music.
Using traditional Indian ethnic rhythms and westernised elements of funk, The Voodoo Sound fused two types of tunes to create an entirely new genre of experimental music.
Acknowledgement
Visual Artists
Charlene Chung
Chua Seng Yew
Mildred Chia
Nooraini Shah Sikkander
Prabhal Dayal
Sharavana Rama
Ted Patrick Boglosa
Performing Artists / Performing Arts Organisations
Akashic Records
Supported by
Student Team
Marilyn Giam Jia Min
Lim Yan Mein Vanessa
Gan Zi Heng Gary
Priscilia Liew Rui Xi
Fiona Chong Wang Ting
Nicolette Sankaran
Shafiqah Othman
Ng Chen Yi, Kristine
