Artist: Lim Gioann
Location: Raffles City Level 1
Description:
I chose Peranakan tiles to decorate Mickey with. The Peranakan culture is a rich and exquisite one whose aesthetics are underappreciated and shared with our neighbour, Malaysia. The Peranakan culture thrived in the 1930s so I modelled Mickey’s eyes to match his 1930s design. The patterned design of this Mickey also pays homage to Singapore at present, which is a hot shopping spot hosting international brands such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton, who have iconic patterned prints. The flowers are made up of a red circle and four hearts, symbolising Singapore as a multicultural and multiracial society.