Sophie Hannah Khoo

Group C: Primary school – P4 to P6

Elijah Andrew Chan

Group C: Primary school – P4 to P6

When I shower, I see a mirror that’s slightly bent, and it warps whatever it reflects into a strange, misshapen ball. I sometimes pretend I’m holding that warped ball, captivated by how reality can be so easily distorted. I was curious about how this happened. There’s something magical about encountering a warped reality in everyday life—it sparks a sense of wonder and imagination.

I’ve always been drawn to illusions, and Roger Penrose’s concept of ‘impossibility in its purest form’ deeply resonates with me. My work is inspired by Surrealist artist René Magritte, who places familiar objects in unexpected, dream-like settings. Magritte plays with illusion and challenges the way we perceive the world, turning everyday scenes into something extraordinary. His work, like the bent mirror, reminds me that reality can be flexible, playful, and full of surprises.

Emily Faith Chan

Group B: Primary school – P1 to P3

Nicole Patricia Puhan

Group D: Secondary school – S1 to S3

Bernice Yong Qi Chan

Group C: Primary school – P4 to P6

Once along a riverbank, I chanced upon a serene scene: a family of otters soaking in the tranquility of the day’s sunset. It was a memorable sight. Otters travel in groups and protect each other in case of any dangers nearby. However, oil spills pose a danger otters cannot avoid.
Oil spills in the ocean devastate marine life, especially otters. When oil coats their fur, it damages their insulation and causes hypothermia. While cleaning themselves, they might ingest oils and can result in respiratory and digestive issues. This toxic environment threatens their survival. I hope my work can highlight the importance of preserving our oceans so that these treasured creatures can continue to call it a home; a safe place.
I am inspired by Salvador Dali’s surreal works, where the impossible is made visually possible. I had incorporated his art style into this work by manipulating the oil spills into tentacle-like forms that wrap around the otter, pulling it deeper into the ocean floor, making it look almost impossible for the otter to escape. I hope to mimic a feeling of suffocation, much like how otters feel when they are trapped in these spills.

Tessa Dian En Lee

Group C: Primary school – P4 to P6

Rachel Xuan Xuan Aw

Group C: Primary school – P4 to P6

The artist reference to my artwork is Georgette Chen. Her portrait artworks often emphasise human subjects with a quiet dignity.
In this artwork , I chose to focus on the humorous reflect of a cat portrait, seemingly being dignified and in command, as commonly resonated in the eyes of pet owners. The cat is prominently positioned in the center, dressed in regal military uniform adorned with gold details, badges and medallions. Its piercing elegant blue eyes give a sense of authority and elegance while the fur is soft and alluring. The background in warm colors and familiar items suggest that is a treasured companion and a central figure of the household, much like royalty within a palace.
Georgette also used bold and strong colors with balance and harmony, hence I applied the complementary colors in this artwork in response. The background domestic setting with books and furniture frames and balances this piece, which echos Georgette’s well organized composition in her artworks.
I hope that through my artwork, the viewers are able to identify an individual with a sense of importance, be it cultural or personal expression, revered with dignity, poise and grace.

Kay Cee Neo

Group B: Primary school – P1 to P3

Natalie Si En Chong

Group C: Primary school – P4 to P6

Samantha Leigh Schlumpf

Group C: Primary school – P4 to P6