Shots of the Arts (STARTS)
"Everything starts from a dot."
- Wassily Kandinsky
32CM values creatives from all walks of life. These individuals form a part of a vibrant art and culture community that thrives on imagination and tenacity. Success and growth are not merely based on the end products but from the process of creating and building things that matter to us. From these photojournalistic entries, we hope to learn more about the spirit and philosophy behind each creator's works. We want you to be inspired too.
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Rachel Ma
Drool Stamps
Stamp Artist
Not just child's play, Rachel's stamps bring illustrations to another level
TONY GOH
The Cage at Tengah
Maker
Upcycling is the key to The Cage at Tengah. Tony Goh has the answer.
SHU NING
momshoo
Artist
Shu Ning works wonder with her needle and thread as one-half of momshoo. No prize for guessing who the other half is.
DERRICK & CHONG HUI
OKDODOO
Musical Box Makers
What's in a box? Stories and experiences! Derrick and Chong Hui want to tell you that it's okay, just do it, do it at OKDODOO.
LOWEE & ALICIA
Keira Flora & BEEYARND
Makers
The best of both worlds- Lowee of Keira Floral and Alicia of BEEYARND collaborate for a limited edition spring collection.
MIN JIA
Jang and Fox
Artist
Small but power exchanges between animal friends are like big warm hugs to get through the day.
Jillian Boon
krafty.fox
Watercolour Artist
Mother of three, Jillian teaches us how we can find time to paint and nurture our own artistic skills
BEE
almostasthma
Illustrator, Tattoo Artist
Whimsical, trippy and quirky illustrations are Bee's cup of tea.
ZHOU PEIXUAN
marshmellowneh
Jeweler (Resin)
Flowers for keeps? Peixuan a.k.a marshmellowneh brings flowers to life (forever) with her delicate resin pieces for your ears.
AMELIA LEE
SUNSHINE & LOVE
Artist
Amelia helps you to find that spot of Sunshine & Love that makes all the difference in the world.
NG SZE KIAT
Bewilder
Mycologist
Ng Sze Kiat shares the science and art of growing fungi that are medically beneficial and gourmet-graded for your consumption at Bewilder.
LEO TAY
The 3 Keys
Plant Lover
When he is not watering or repotting plants, Leo Tay is always on the move to come up with ideas to propel his business forward.
STELLA TAN
Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle
Potter
Singapore's oldest dragon kiln is found in Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle, and third-gen successor, Stella Tan is doing whatever she can to keep the fire burning.
Joyce Lim
CHOKMAH
Craft Maker
Popularise the use of eco-friendly material, Jesmonite to create lifestyle products in Singapore
EVAN LOW
evanturetime
Music Producer
evanturetime is one of the duo behind this year's NDP theme song, "The Road Ahead" and he still has many songs to go.
LOIS TEO
ART ETC
Artist
Take time off to create your own art pieces! Lois shares the space at ART ETC for your artscapade.
YIP YEW CHONG
Stories of Yesteryear
Artist
Yip Yew Chong's detailed paintings evoke heartwarming nostalgia from days of yore.
RIFYAL GIFFARI
Roots
Filmmaker
Director-writer, Rifyal Giffari's upcoming supernatural film, Roots, revisits the monsters from our childhood.
LEE EILEEN
Nanikorela
Weaver
Lee Eileen has a passion for creating her own fabrics and sewing things that she likes by hand under her brand, Nanikorela.
SEAN GWEE
The Made Agency
Maker
If you want to get something done, do it yourself... at The Made Agency.
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CHEE SAU FEN
Heads of State Millinery
Milliner
Literally a lady wearing many hats at Heads of State Millinery- Sau Fen creates hats with inspiration from all over the world and in her backyard.
BENJAMIN TAN
195 Pearl Hill Cafe
Barista • Cafe Owner
195 Pearl Hill Cafe is the brainchild of Benjamin Tan who looks like an average Joe until he hands over that cup of joe.