The *SCAPE Street Art Residency Programme is a pilot initiative dedicated to nurturing young and emerging street artists while celebrating the vibrant street art culture of Singapore. This four-month residency, scheduled from October 2024 to January 2025, will feature six talented youth street artists. The programme aspires to make a lasting impact on Singapore’s cultural landscape by emphasizing socially-driven themes, aiming to spark meaningful community conversations through socially-conscious murals.
Participants will engage in group discussions, participatory workshops, and interactive painting sessions designed to enhance their critical thinking and artistic abilities. Additionally, the residency will offer an opportunity for resident artists to collaborate with established artists in various *SCAPE and Somerset Belt programmes, providing hands-on experience in creating street art works. Participants will be mentored by the local Street Art Collective, RSCLS, throughout these activities.
The residency will culminate in a two-part showcase, both of which are part of Singapore Art Week 2025:
- A series of socially-driven murals at *SCAPE presented during the Creative Arts Festival 2025, and
- A public exhibition showcased during the Aliwal Arts Centre’s Aliwal Urban Art Festival 2025
Street Art Residency Showcase Launch Tour: 11 Jan, 3 – 4:30 PM
Murals unveiled and open to public: 11 Jan – 31 Jan
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Zul Zaufishan (Zee Fish)
Zee Fish is a Singapore-based illustrator and hobbyist cosplayer with a passion for fiction and folklore. Drawing from personal experiences, as well as Javanese and Malay roots, their art explores identity through richly crafted characters. They performed with ITE Theatrical Ensemble (2018-2020) and debuted in art direction for The Seven Seas of Sage (2024). A collaborator at heart, Zee thrives in bringing creative visions to life and also founded Singapore’s Original Character Trading Card project, connecting creators at local conventions.
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Jade (JXDE)
JXDE is an artist passionate about creating works that inspire connection and transform urban spaces. Starting with fan comics, she transitioned to game design and now focuses on mural art. A Game Art & Design diploma holder, JXDE is a resident artist in SCAPE* inaugural Street Art Residency Programme mentored by RSCLS . Through murals and urban art JXDE seeks to address overlooked spaces, using public art to reflect stories and foster identity, affirming her belief in art’s transformative power for communities.
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Mina Choo (Soup)
Soup is a queer illustrator, animator, and tattoo artist based in Singapore. Drawing from transitory experiences and offbeat tastes, their work blends imagery of cells, clay, tiles, circuitry, spikes and spirals to create strange worlds and anthropoid characters. Resonating with the fringes and rooted in DIY-spirit, they desire to realise the potential of art through collaboration and play. Soup’s work might speak to those who feel out of sync, offering comfort to others in transition.
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Glenn Ong (GORIS)
Glenn Ong, or GORIS, is a Singaporean artist working across various mediums. His early interests in comics and films paired with the rare gallery visit would culminate in a multi-media approach focused on creating narratives and atmosphere. Whether it be everyday themes of struggling youth or cosmic-scaled existentialism, he hopes to explore and evoke the nuance within human emotions.
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Han (KidKaijin)
Han, also known as KidKaijin, creates vibrant, imaginative art that captivates with its playful energy and bold color. His name, blending “kid” for childlike wonder and “kaijin,” meaning “mysterious person” in Japanese, reflects his belief in the unseen magic that shapes his work. The “kaijin” persona represents his enigmatic approach to art, where each piece holds hidden layers of meaning and intrigue. Versatile across various mediums, Han combines artistic vision with practical design, ensuring each project is not only eye catching but also thoughtfully executed.
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