for the people, by the people
When you close your eyes and think of something that you love, what does the world look like in your head?
Some of us see abstract colours in motion,
Some of us see our loved ones,
Some of us see historical moments play out on the street we grew up on.
Whatever it is, let’s go there together.
Within the context of this mural, “I want to go to there” represents our collective imagined future of Kampong Glam, as we strive to create meaning and identity within the bustling streets of this heritage gem.
'I want to go to there' is one of the first and largest collaborative murals in Singapore. In their latest creative challenge, amc asia! brings together 22 local creatives and students from different experiences and walks of life to co-create a vibrant visual placemaker that will shine the spotlight on the quieter side of Kampong Glam. This project sets out to kickstart the conversation on reinventing heritage and culture, and how we can find ways to weave them into our lives.
Visualise a timeless community of Kampong Glam through a journey that marries its past, present and our collective imagined future.
Past, present and future makes itself known in the layers of the artwork. The foreground within the Nintendo Switch represents Kampong Glam's past – with shophouses and references to the old Kota Raja Malay School, Al-Ahmadiah Press and the former Chong Cheng School. Behind it, Singapore's skyline from Marina Bay to Beach Road to represent our present. Finally, the surrounding of our mural that breathes life into our imagined future.
