DUNE: A SCI-FI ART SHOW

December 2017 | Inspired by the sci-fi novel and cult favourite Dune by Frank Herbert, Kult Gallery was transformed into the planet Arrakis during from 1 to 31 Dec 2017.

From top left to bottom right: Chani by Kittozutto, Salvador Dali by Scryptk, Benne Gesserit by LAPRISAMATA, We Dream of Networks by Jess Johnson

Singaporean art fans and sci-fi buffs were treated to the expansive, galaxy-traversing world of Dune through the works of over 15 artists across disciplines. This included local and international artists Chris Foss (UK), whom contributed to Jodorowsky’s Dune, kittozutto (SG), Howie Kim (SG), and Six Degrees of Freedom (SG), among others. The art included prints, intricate sculptures and even virtual reality experiences.

To further enchance the Dune experience, fragrance designer Oo La Lab (right) also cooked up their interpretation of smells of the desert planet of Arrakis. The opening night also saw other treats from local baker Cakerholic (left) who whipped up ‘spice’-inspired cakes, and Kult Kafe concocting the tipple ‘Outer Spice”.           

Apart from Dune-inspired art, guests were also encouraged to attend fringe events Over Pizza & Beer: Sci-fi and Drinks on Dune.

Over Pizza & Beer: Sci-fi (2 Dec 2017)

We invited a panel of creatives to discuss the process of conceiving science fiction universes over pizza and pints. It was an intimate and inclusive discussion where attendees were also given an opportunity to speak their thoughts and have their questions answered by industry professionals.

Drinks on Dune (9 Dec 2017)

We held a special screening of the acclaimed documentary, Jodorowsky’s Dune, together with B-movie connoisseurs SCUM Cinema. Attendees found out more about the greatest sci-fi movie never made while sipping on Outer Spice by Kult Kafe. The event was sponsored by upcoming independent book store The Moon, who also curated a collection of tomes related to the exhibition.

THE LAST HOUSE ON EMILY HILL

October 2017 | The alternative Halloween experience set within the eerie compounds of Emily Hill’s oldest colonial house was an attempt to veer clear of the gory scarefest and ghoulish dress-ups typical to Halloween. Paying homage to previous Kult Magazine issues Fear and Superstition, the compound was peppered with references to phobias and old wives’ tales.

Guests were invited to wander through a meandering walk-through in the house designed by us to disgust, distress, and unsettle.  

Left to Right: Dj Shellsuit and Kult Kafe's "The Twisted Childhood"

At the end of the walk-through, guests found themselves on the dancefloor where they were welcomed by DJ Shellsuit and Stew Bamrah’s hauntingly good tunes.

Kult Kafe also created “The Twisted Childhood” for the night, a special cocktail concoction made up of the guest’s choice of spirit, Kickapoo, citrus and homemade grenadine syrup.

MAGAZINE ISSUE #22 FANFICTION

August 2017 | Fanfiction celebrates storytelling and its power to consume us whole. We approached over 40 storytellers and asked them to reimagine some of their favourite stories in pop-culture stories through art.

Top Left: Scooby-Snax by Russell Taysom (UK), The Mask - Skinnypop (SG) // Bottom Right: Duck Season by Jacqueline Goh (SG), Stop Mars - Humbly (PH)

Kult Magazine’s 22nd issue was also a partnership with the Organisation of Illustrators Council and was conceived specially for the Illustration Arts Fest 2017. The issue featured artists from OIC alongside other local and international names.                                                                                      
Today, stories come alive through books, films, the news and games. And somehow, narratives we connect with become accessible points of departure as we formulate our own stories. This issue is a visual book of what-ifs and could-have-beens of original stories you know and love. Turn the pages to satiate your imagination.

Click here to pick up a copy of Kult Magazine #22 FANFICTION.

Click here to check out Magazine Prints.

PUSAKAL: FROM THE STREETS OF THE PHILIPPINES

July 2017 | Kult Gallery presented the first of its From the Streets series Pusakal: From the Streets of the Philippines showcased the evolution of expression happening in the Philippines currently through the works of over 20 Filipino artists.

Left to right: Buy Me Love, 1 Like = 1 Prayer, Shut Up by Kolown

From Manila to lesser known cities in the islands of Visayas and Mindanao, the artworks are bold in their satirical references to society and advertising, and draw attention to the distinctive characteristics of each city.

BEHIND PUSAKAL                                                                        

The metaphor of the ‘pusakal’ (stray cat in Tagalog) captures the spirit of the urban art scene in the Philippines. Like the wandering feline, the ongoing conversation about street art is the environment it should exist in - being either the public or domestic sphere, and whether or not the masses should be responsible for its nurture.

Kult’s curators say, “Many [Filipino artists] have names that translate into words like ‘public’ and ‘social’ - implying that they understand the responsibility that comes with being an artist. They understand their position - it is one of power, and they have the means to speak to a large audience.”

The gallery worked closely with Filipino artist Anjo Bolardo to bring together a varied spectrum of work that has never been shown in Singapore. The lineup includes not just notable names such as graffiti writer Janot and visual artist Kidlat, but also up-and-coming, fresh and playful talent like Auggie Fontanilla and Quatro who constantly surprise with their paint and embroidery techniques.  

Top left to right: Untitled by Quatro, Pusang Gala by Auggie Fontanilla // Bottom left to right: Ghosts of War: The Lost Rider by Kidlat, Equilibrium by Janot

Biyaheng Langit and Paradise is Very Nice by Electrolychee

Electrolychee’s books and zines about jeepney art in the Philippines were also for sale. Stories told through the ubiquitous mode of transport and its colourful religious imagery are put together in a commemorative publication entitled Biyaheng Langit, while its follow-up zine, Paradise is Very Nice pays homage to images of sunrise and sunset on jeepneys.

For the ones looking to wear their Filipino pride on their sleeves, Kult also produced a limited edition tee for the exhibition. The tee is a satirical take of an iconic Filipino brand and is available at the Kult Store.    

MAGAZINE ISSUE #21 DREAMS

June 2017 | Kult Magazine’s 21st issue, Dreams, is a journey into and through surreal and real dream worlds interpreted by illustrators, designers, photographers, sound and motion artists around the world. The experience of the issue begins with an A-Z Dream Dictionary, which analyses 26 recurring symbols in dreams.

Top Left to Right: A for Alcohol - Fabian Rüther (GER), Circles - Reza Hasni (SG) // Bottom Left to Right: Goldfish - Pei Hsin (SG), L for Lake - Nick Hoong (SG)

For this issue, the reader’s visual foray into the theme expands into even more dynamic landscapes. Kult reached out to motion artists to create digital shorts that captured their dreams in motion. 

7 Singapore-based sound artists were also invited to create aural experiences that capture the essence of their dream world. From ambient and acoustic to electronic sounds, each clip can create a cerebral vision unique to a person’s imagination. Click here to tune in.

These video and audio clips were housed on an interactive microsite that was employed not just as an extension of the publication for readers of the issue, but also as a hook for the unacquainted on social media to begin exploring Dreams, and by extension, the world of Kult.

Click here to pick up a copy of Kult Magazine #21 DREAMS. 

Click here to check out Magazine Prints.

SUNGEI UNCLE

June 2017, Kult Gallery, Singapore | Sungei Uncle was a collaborative exhibition by Kult Gallery and local storytelling platform, Our Grandfather Story. It presented artists’ and photographers’ impressions of the iconic Sungei Road Thieves’ Market and brought a little part of the market inside a gallery setting from 3 - 10 June 2017. 

A week before the exhibition launched, the gallery initiated an art walk at the Thieves’ Market with 15 selected artists, and facilitated the making of several artworks on location. All artworks were created on cardboard and newspaper surfaces, simply to mimic the experience of taking a piece of the market and leaving one’s impression of the market on it. Some artists purchased items from the market to create their works, while others used a variety of mediums including charcoal, tape, cloth, acrylic paint and markers to complete their works. 

Zim, an artist drawn to installation art and also a regular at the Thieves’ Market, created Old Roads, Old Gods using items purchased at the market for a total of SGD 5. Through his piece, he comments that the sellers at the market are Gods of Fortune, and being in the market, we are in their temple, surrounded by a shrine of their treasures. 

Zim's Artwork

During the exhibition, the gallery floors were lined with tarps, and artwork and photographs were placed in a manner that imitated the display at the market. By dispersing vintage display items along with the artwork on sale, the exhibition encouraged the spirit of “digging”, or finding items and images that speak to your own individual. 

You Want to Buy or Not?! Thieves' Market Zine (SGD 5)

The gallery also compiled all artworks into a zine as part of this exhibition and launched it during the exhibition for SGD 5 each. The zine is available in a limited edition of 50 on the Kult Store. 
 

KULT KOLLAB @ MULTIPLY: A MAJESTIC PLAYGROUND

26 May 2017, SINGAPORE | Kult collaborated with local production house, Design and Print International (DPi), to launch a new merchandise collection. Kult Kollab translates art from street artists around the world into wearables, pushing the boundaries of art and fashion. The launch took place as part of Multiply: A Majestic Playground from 26 to 28 May at the New Majestic Hotel.

KULT KOLLAB - WE DARE YOU
Kult Kollab dares the masses to be bold, allowing themselves to break free from their comfort zones and wear their [he]art on their sleeves.

“The art at Kult has always been spirited and unapologetic. We constantly look to explore expressing this in different mediums beyond a canvas or print - that’s when the idea of wearable art came. This collection aims to be the enabler for the fire in all of us, no matter how small the spark,” said Raja V, Director of Kult Studio & Gallery.

Artworks by (Clockwise from top left) Mightyellow, Russell Ong, Russell Taysom, Mr Misang, Kittozutto

The creative team headed selection of the artworks, choosing ones that conveyed Kult’s energy and edge.

“It was intensively challenging – like making us pick our favourite kids! As our database is really extensive, with fresh art from urban artists all around the world, we decided to select pieces that have bold colours and imagery that really pops out. We want the art to be the first thing you spot in a crowded space,” said Kult’s Art Director, Alicia Wee.

The collection features a total of seven items – three t-shirts, two dresses and two caps.

Artists
Russell Ong (SG), Russell Taysom (UK), Kittozutto (SG), Lee Juyong (KR), Mojoko (SG), Mightyellow (SG)

PARTNERSHIP WITH DPi
While creating new platforms for artists, Kult also aims to make art more accessible and affordable for all. To help realise this, DPi’s keen expertise in production played a big role in the process.

“We’ve always been drawn to bold ventures and with Kult, we found the perfect partner. We’re making a statement through Kult Kollab, in its unique style and high quality range of limited edition clothing and apparel. Combining our ability to translate creativity into production with Kult’s array of talents, we have every faith it’s going to be a hit,” says Richard Matthews, Managing Partner of DPi.

LAUNCH AT MULTIPLY: A MAJESTIC PLAYGROUND BY STRAITS CLAN & KEEPERS
The collection launched to excellent feedback at Multiply: A Majestic Playground by Straits Clan & Keepers during the two-day event at New Majestic Hotel. From 27 to 28 May, attic suite room 404 of the historic building was transformed into a vibrant showcase of the series.

A highlight of the launch was “Triple Dare”, a slow-motion photo booth. Before entering the photo booth, participants were randomly assigned 1 of 3 'extreme photo booth experiences'. They either got confetti bombs, got blasted with water guns or were blown with a wind machine. The result was laughter and a memorable gif to remember the event by.

To view more photos of the event, click HERE.
To purchase from the Kult Kollab series, click HERE.

THE $200 ART SHOW

6 Apr - 7 Apr 2017, Kult Gallery, Singapore | Urban art space Kult Gallery will be extending its opening hours till 10 pm for the launch of The $200 Art Show. Guests can expect art that is actually affordable, with the most expensive pieces priced at $200 – including originals, editions and 3D works.

Exhibition Period:
6 Apr to 22 May

Opening Hours: 
6 & 7 Apr ONLY: 11am - 10pm
Mon - Fri: 11am - 7pm
Sat: 2pm - 7pm

Artwork on display spans across various mediums like silkscreen prints, risograph prints, original illustrations, digital prints, art on vinyl and resin-cast sculptures, from both local and international artists, and is available to take home immediately.

The show is a light-hearted jab at the industry’s more extensive art trade shows that have price brackets not necessarily accessible by the common man, parodying the wine-and-cheese affairs with beer and chips instead. To further push the message that art can be for anyone and in any form, Kult Magazine will also be sold at an exclusive price of SGD 20 for any three issues available (usual price - SGD 8 per issue).

Issues of Kult Magazine are going at a special price - three for SGD 20

As part of an ongoing partnership with neighbour Kult Kafe, visitors to the show on 6 and 7 April will enjoy Happy Hour prices at the bar all night. Offer is only valid after 5 pm.  

List of participating artists:
Aleeloulalei (SGP), Austin von New (GBR), Ben Rider (GBR), Chogrin (ECU), Deladeso and Manny Romero (USA), Dorothy (GBR), Eeshaun (SGP), Elizabeth And The Spooks (SGP), Eric Foenander (SGP), Fragiledarkness (SGP), fFurious (SGP), Healeymade (USA), Ian Mutch (AUS), Jason Freeny (USA), Jonny Wan (GBR), Kevin Hong (USA), Kimiaki Yaegashi (JPN), Laura Bernard (AUS), Matt Gondek (USA), Mightyellow (SGP), Mindflyer (SGP), Mirxey (SGP), Mojoko (SGP), Nelz Yumul (PHI), Oscar Gutierrez (ESP), Pichet Rujivararat (THA), Rachele Ho (SGP), Rook Floro (THA), Russell Taysom (GBR), Sherwan Rozan (MAS), Siddwills (SGP), Super High Technology Futuristic (SGP), Taj Tenfold (JAM), The Terror Troopers (SGP), Timothy Daws (AUS)

CHOKING HAZARD: AN EXHIBITION ABOUT TOYS

17 Feb – 18 Mar 2017, Kult Gallery, Singapore | Toys are a craft that celebrate workmanship, inspire play and create a mark in pop culture. For anything significant that’s happened, someone’s built a toy based on it. The history of toys is a history of us. For Choking Hazard: An Exhibition about Toys, Kult Gallery showcased the works of 33 artists and toy makers, along with a preview of its own artbook entitled TOYS, in an attempt to combine these histories to present a space where toy markets of the masses co-exist with the experiences of the underground art world.

The show featured a mix of local artists like ANTZ, Daniel Yu and Mojoko, as well as international artists like Quiccs (PH), Handsome Studio (KR), Healeymade (USA) and Kyle Kirwan (USA), who built/moulded artworks with and on top of existing store-bought (or found) toys and toy packaging.

ANTZ (SGP)

Healeymade (USA)

Quiccs (PHI)

Handsome Studio (KOR)

Daniel Yu (SGP)

Kyle Kirwan (SG)

Mojoko (SGP)

MAWZ (KOR)

In doing so, Choking Hazard: An Exhibition about Toys acknowledged that the world of toys has always been a hotbed of controversies regarding issues such as mass production, consumerism and even gender.

Kult had also reached out to notable names in the toy scene who have created artworks that support the running commentary of the show, such as Sket One (USA), Ben Rider (UK) and Jason Freeny (USA).

Sket One (USA)

Ben Rider (UK)

Jason Freeny (USA)

Sucklord (USA)

Visitors were also given the opportunity to make their own art when they dropped by the gallery with Toys Disassembly. An assembly line of pre-loved toys was available for them to take apart and re-build their own Frankenstein-ian art piece that they could take home, along with glue and paint for further customisation.

Chug and FORM Curated Series kept everyone hydrated with drinks on the opening night, as visitors jammed out to Kult Kafe’s Toy Orchestra, an orchestra essentially producing sounds from re-wired toy instruments hooked up to speakers.

The exhibition was a celebration of play, and offered creative space to explore throughout its month-long run via a wearable toy workshop, a sound interactive installation by MOJOKO and even a Beer and Pizza podcast session with Marsham Toy Hour (USA) and local toymakers and designers Jackson Aw, Daniel Yu and Fragiledarkness.

Click here to see more images of Choking Hazard: An Exhibition about Toys

#20 TOYS

Feb 2017 | Kult Magazine’s 20th issue, TOYS, aims to unveil novel experiences for all, offering an alternative and urban take on the theme. Artists were given facts about playthings which they interpreted and then recreated into artwork. The result is a visually provoking art book that exposes the history of toys, what they are now, and how they might define the future.

Over 80 percent of the 50 contributing artists have never been featured in Kult and were scouted through local art markets, word-of-mouth and social media.

.G/FK/DS (PH)

The Terror Troopers (SG)

Sean Bernhardt (AUS)

Haniboi (KR)

Ash Schmitt (AUS)

The C Project (SG)

While some are fresh faces to the scene – The C Project (SG), Sean Bernhardt (USA), .G/FK/DS (PH) – this issue also saw work from seasoned creatives like art collective The Terror Troopers (SG), illustrator Ash Schmitt (AUS), and toy maker Anatoy (KR).

For the very first time, Kult presented its magazine issue TOYS, in conjunction with its gallery show titled Choking Hazard: An Exhibition about Toys. The magazine was on sale beginning from the opening night of the exhibition (17 Feb 2017).

The decision to link the themes of both the gallery show and magazine was an attempt to present essential conversations through the full spectrum of 2D and 3D visual culture.  

Click here to pick up a copy of Kult Magazine #20 TOYS. 
Click here to read more about Choking Hazard: An Exhibition about Toys.

#19 SUPERSTITION

Kult magazine's 19th issue, entitled Superstition,  is a peephole into the many unique superstitious beliefs that are practiced all around the world, even today. 47 artists were invited to visualise age-old beliefs with new modern eyes. 

Kult magazine #19 Superstition

Through the power of storytelling and rituals, superstitions have transcended through time and across history. Despite the many non-believers, they’ve snuck into our subconscious minds, and often make their way into our attempts to avoid misfortune.

Alex Sander (RUS)

Betrayer Family (IND)

Max Hancock (USA)

May Lim (SG)

Thomke Meyer (DE)

Marina Gonzalez (SPN)

Liuling (SG)

Lesley Tang (SG)

List of artists:
Abigail Goh (SG), Alex Sander (RUS), Alexandra Levasseur (CA), Alice Pattullo (UK), Andrea Dezsö (USA), Betrayer Family (IND), Carlos Romo Melgar (UK), Cassandra Koh (SG), Cathal Duane (IRL), Chua Mi Gin (SG), Chris Chai (SG), Cyntherea Tan (SG), Daryl Feril (PH), Gerhard Human (ZA), Hafi (SG), Howie Kim (SG), Ittiphat Jittichotphong (TH), Jon Marchione (USA), Jos Ruffell (NZ), Junel Che (JPN), Keat Leong (MY), Kindred Studio (AUS), Lauren Over (USA), Lee Xin Li (SG), Lesley Tang (SG), Liu Ling (SG), Manuel Arranz (SPN), Marina Chikalyuk (UKR), Marina Gonzalez Eme (SPN), Marni Manning (USA), Maurizio Savini (IT), Max Hancock (USA), May Lim (SG), Ming Goh (SG), Mirxey (SG), Mr. Papriko (JPN), Ng Xin Nie (SG), Nia Syazwani (SG), Nicola Tosic (RS), Sajid Wajid Shaikh (IN), Stevee Stone (UK), Sun Lee Siew Loo (SG), Tanya Shatseva (RUS), Thomke Meyer (DE), Vanesa Abati Brocar (SPN), Villanias (CL), 

Pick up a copy of Superstition here.

NYC SHINE FESTIVAL 2016

Apr - Jul 2016, Orchard Road, Singapore | Kult was invited by The Events Artery to plan a 2-month talent development programme and fringe activities under the Interactive Media and Urban Arts pillars for the youth festival. 

Youth who signed up as mentees in the development programme underwent sessions by creatives in the industry that taught them the ins and outs of interactive media and urban art. Speakers for these sessions were curated by Kult and came from a spectrum of disciplines. Notable names include Jackson Aw from toy collective MightyJaxx, actor Amy Cheng and Mas from Band of Doodlers. 

Mentees at one of the sessions by industry insiders 

The mentees would spend the remaining weeks leading up to the festival conceptualising and creating on-ground activations based on their pillars. The work that they produced during the sessions were also displayed in a showcase from 1 - 3 July.  

PENDING IMAGE FROM TEA

Additionally, Kult had set up silkscreening and marble art booths that peppered the festival grounds. New Media Assembly (NMA) was engaged to create an interactive digital graffiti space for visitors to make light art when then sun went down.  

Silkscreen booth at SHINE Youth Festival 2016

Marble art booth at SHINE Youth Festival 2016

Digital graffiti by NMA at SHINE Youth Festival 2016

For more images of SHINE Festival 2016, go here.

MONO

22 Apr — 3 June 2016, Kult Gallery, Singapore | In its first ever dual-solo show, Kult Gallery presented Mono, featuring a body of monochromatic works by two exciting young local artists, Dawn Ang and Chris Chai.

Mono Opening Night (22 Apr 2016)

With similar sensibilities that manifest in different ways, both artists aimed to showcase how traditional black and white imagery fits into the realm of contemporary art. Primarily seen within the space of old-fashioned photography, monochromatic images evoke a certain intimacy as the muted palette heightens focus onto the chosen subject. Works displayed at Mono aimed to capture the dramatic yet subtle intensity of a reality without colour.

Mono Opening Night (22 Apr 2016) 

“Black and white work isn’t quite as highly valued as it used to be, so we want to breathe new life into it again,” explained Dawn. “Essentially, we’re hoping to overwhelm the public by curating a whole monochromatic experience rather than just an art show itself.”

Frank by Chris Chai

Flash by Chris Chai

Black Milk by Aeropalmics (Dawn Ang)

Deeper Absence 6 by Aeropalmics (Dawn Ang)

“Aside from Mono being my first show ever, I’m excited to be showing with Dawn, and I hope it will open up more doors for us in the future. I for one, would love to explore how I can bring art to different mediums, be it through furniture or fashion,” said Chris.

Art-cum-music collective, The Good Times, also spun tunes for the night.

To buy artworks from this show, go here.

HOT MESH

26 Feb - 8 Apr 2016, Kult Gallery, Singapore | Silkscreen printing is one of the few art forms that have traversed the limitation of single purpose. From commercial mass production products to special edition prints, we have applied the silkscreen method to produce designs on literally just about anything. As such, we would like to both honour and humbly contribute to this venerable tradition by hosting an all-out, screen-print only exhibition entitled ‘HOT MESH'.

Hot Mesh Opening Night (26 Feb 2016)

Down 2 The Bones by Kristal Melson (SG)

Tuuti Fruuty by Ben Rider (UK)

Chill Out Dickwad by Russell Taysom (UK)

Reservoir Troopers by RYCA (UK)

List of artists: Dan Mumford, Ben Rider, Russell Taysom, Mojoko, Kristal Melson, Quiccs, Julienne Mei Tan (Raksasa Print), Jane Stephanny (Raksasa Print), Niel Marcelino, Adeline Tan, Djohan Hanapi, Chris Chai and many more...

URBAN ARTERY - SINGAPORE RIVER FESTIVAL 2015

23 - 25 October 2015, Clarke Quay, Singapore | As part of Singapore River Festival's 50th Anniversary, Kult was invited to create a fringe exhibition called 'Urban Artery'. This took place in a historic alleyway close to Circular Rd and the Singapore River. 30 Artists were invited to create artworks inspired by the theme of 'Water'. Everything from Sea Creatures to Conceptual Works and interventions were created and showcased for 10 days during the festival.

See some images form the exhibition here. 

NIKE AIRMAX DAY 2015

26 March 2015, Singapore | Kult was invited by creative agency BBH Asia Pacific to curate and commission a selection of Thai artists and illustrators to each take on a pair of Nike Air Max from the history of the shoe.

To find out more about Nike Air Max Day Out 2015, go here. 

FUEL MY CITY

In collaboration with advertising agency Y&R, we have been driving a social media content platform for Caltex. Inviting people to blog about their journeys and share them online and offline in the form of zines. These journeys are designed to inspire and offer insights into Asian cities such as Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Philippines. To support the website "Fuel my City" Kult has created a collection of Limited Edition Merchandise which can be claimed by interacting with the Platform.

To read more about Fuel My City, go here #fuelmycity

GIRLS OF THE UNDERWORLD

30 May – 28 Jun 2014, Kult Gallery, Singapore | Kult Gallery presented Girls of the Underworld, a group show that examined what it means to be female in contemporary Asia, from the perspective of young female artists.

Inviting 37 Singapore-based female artists to create a new piece of work that captures their perspective on living and working in fast-paced modern Asia, Kult encouraged the exploration of subjects such as music, identity, pop TV & movie culture.

Artists were given freedom to create their work using various mediums such as painting, drawing, silkscreening, collaging, and animated GIFs. The show featured local female artists such as Tiffany Tan, Adeline Tan, Dawn Ang, Inkten, Kristal Melson and Soph Ong.

“We are currently witnessing a boom of creativity in Singapore, especially amongst the female community. Girls of the Underworld aims to capture and celebrate this phenomenon,” said Kult’s curators.

Dare to Dream of Candy by Caramelaw (SG)

For Caramelaw (SG), Dare to Dream of Candy featured brightly-coloured monsters and candies, inspired by Japanese pop culture icon Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. The artist touched upon her struggle with her parents’ acceptance of her quirky sense of dressing. With this, it is evident how many females in Asia are often suppressed by conservative and traditional parenting.

Octopus' Garden by Adeline Tan (SG)

Octopus’ Garden is a watercolour piece by graphic designer Adeline Tan (SG). Inspired by the Beatles’ song of the same title, this drawing is a visual interpretation of how an “octopus’s garden” would have looked like, with a style influenced by traditional japanese tattoos and Ukiyo-e replicas of geishas found on a cabinet in her grandfather’s home.

#OOTD by Esther Goh (SG)

Delving into technology, Esther Goh’s #OOTD was a satirical take on how social media distorts the perception of beauty by promoting unhealthy self-idealisation.

To buy artworks, please contact Kult via design@kult.com.sg to enquire about remaining pieces from the show.