LOST ARTS FOUND is a residency dedicated to rediscovering Singapore’s vanishing and underappreciated trades. Hosted by Play!, the project invites the public to explore rattan weaving, traditional coffee making, Chinese opera, Peranakan beading, and other heritage crafts through an open call for workshops and performances.
In December, artists, performers, and creatives can freely use our space, fostering a zero-waste, interactive learning environment. January, aligning with Singapore Art Week, will showcase diverse cultural crafts, inviting participants to step into a nostalgic world 30–50 years past. By activating SCAPE as a lively, accessible community hub, LOST ARTS FOUND encourages participants to unwind, find inspiration, and leave with newfound knowledge and curiosity about Singapore’s rich cultural legacy.
| 4 Jan – 26 Jan 2025 | *SCAPE Level 5, #05-02 |
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Space opening hours: Wed, Thu, Sun 1PM – 7PM
Fri & Sat 3PM – 10:30PM |
Workshops: Fri, Sat, Sun
Session 1: 4PM – 5:30PM Session 2: 5:30PM – 7PM
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Performances: Fri & Sat 8PM – 10PM
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Play! envisions a future where play enriches lifelong learning and curiosity across generations. We’re building a community space where active education and arts converge, offering free weekend workshops that invite participants of all ages to explore diverse skills and perspectives. Through Lost Arts Found, we revive Singapore’s endangered crafts, like rattan weaving and Peranakan beading, offering hands-on experiences that bridge heritage with modern engagement. This residency embraces PLAY! to explore connections between craft, history, and culture. We hope our time at *SCAPE will welcome new visitors, evoke nostalgia, and inspire renewed interest in heritage arts, encouraging every resident to pause, play, and learn.
| Clare Chong: Creative Director |
Clare Chong: Creative Director Clare Chong is a film director and video artist whose body of work includes short films, commercials, video art, projection mapping, and video installations. She is also deeply engaged in placemaking, large-scale art installations, and community arts programming. Chong’s aim is to transform public spaces, making art accessible and engaging for all, while celebrating spaces, moments, and communities. |
| Moira Loh: Creative Producer & Programmer |
Moira Loh: Creative Producer & Programmer Moira Loh is a producer and performer. Her focus is primarily programming workshops that bridge the gap between art and our individual and collective histories. |
| Russell Goh: Production Designer |
Russell Goh: Production Designer With an early interest in all things music, photography, and film, Russell first found his love for all things visual on the sets of his musical peers. Starting in 2015, he has since worked on a plethora of visual sets for a wide array of music artists, ranging from music videos to photo sets, as well as commercials, narrative series, and short films. More recently bringing it back to his community in music, he has also worked on multiple sets for the live music stage, working with small shows as well as festivals such as Comma Fest by SCAPE and Majulah Fest by Zendyll. His work covers multiple disciplines ranging from Music with his band ROYAL ESTATE, Set Design, Design, Photography, and Videography. |
| Leon Wan: Music programmer |
Leon Wan: Music programmer Leon Wan is a composer and music producer who experiments with video, music, and soundscapes. He approaches his projects as ongoing research, exploring various themes by creating environments that encompass a diverse array of musical styles. His work is manifested through his productions as one half of the group YS, a music & art collective that began in 2015 as well as solo projects under the name Leon Wan. |
| Miranda Tan: Producer |
Miranda Tan: Producer Miranda TJ is a multi-disciplinary visual artist working across digital, painting, and sculptural media. Exploring outer realities through escapism, surrealism may sit within or beyond constructed imaginative worlds, all with a touch of playfulness. Her digital creations vibrate with the nostalgia of old comic strips or childhood cartoons, while her physical works will often reflect a softer and romanticised visual tactility. Recent notable collaborations include works for the National Arts Council (NAC), the United Overseas Bank (UOB), the National Heritage Board (NHB), Sports Singapore, and various private enterprises that seek unique takes on familiar tropes. |
| Sanjana: Marketing & social media lead |
Sanjana: Marketing & social media lead Sanjana is a gen-z coded millennial with a passion for pop culture, branding, and design. She believes that no idea is a bad idea and embraces creativity in all its forms. With a master’s in Communication from NUS and three years of marketing experience in social media, content, and project management, Sanjana brings a fresh perspective to her work. When she’s not working you can find her either doomscrolling or going on a bubble tea hunt. |
