Year : 2025

Medium : Mixed Media

Dimension (ft): 100cm (diameter) x 5cm thickness

This artwork presents a pure white circular canvas adorned with 60 white butterflies and 60 white orchids, crafted in clay and acrylic. Minimalist in form yet rich in meaning, it invites quiet reflection on change, beauty, and resilience.

The circle symbolizes unity and continuity, while the number 60 marks Singapore’s six decades of growth and progress. The butterflies embody transformation and the fleeting nature of time, their delicate wings mirroring the nation’s journey from humble beginnings to a thriving present. Each one serves as a gentle reminder of life’s impermanence and the need to embrace change with grace. 

In contrast, the orchids represent strength, purity, and prosperity. As Singapore’s national flower, they embody resilience, excellence, and enduring beauty. Their pristine whiteness suggests a purity of spirit, while their vitality reflects the nation’s ability to flourish even in adversity.

Together, the butterflies and orchids weave a story of transience and permanence, fragility and strength. The repetition of 60 binds past and future into a single vision—an elegant meditation on both personal and collective journeys, and a tribute to the enduring spirit that defines Singapore.