CASS alumnus brightens Singapore

Artist and ANU alumnus Tan Haur (Master of Visual Art '07) and his team have been honoured with a Singapore Community Art Award for their large scale facade art “Yishun Symphony of Life”.

The gigantic facade paintings celebrate the kampong spirit of Yishun in northern Singapore. The key elements of the facade designs celebrate themes from Yishun history.

The award was presented by Singapore's Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien.

"This award reaffirms my aim and focus to make art more accessible to the people by bringing it right to the heartland of Singapore and the region, emphasising direct interaction and dialogue with the community, and breaking the notion that art exhibition and appreciation has to be confined within the four walls of a galley or museum", said Tan.

"Besides believing sky light is our best spotlight, today we celebrate our success in utilising visual art as a form of universal lingo to bring different races, nationalities and people from all walks of life together regardless of language, ethnic group or religion. Together we bring arts and culture to reach 'Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday'".