Written by: Tang Kai Xian

About The Artist: Ng Li Jie

The work of Singapore-based artist, Ng Li Jie, is contemplative. Having been diagnosed with mild autism at the age of 6, he found a mode of expression through art. Today, he works across a variety of mediums, including oil and acrylic.

Featured Artwork: My Singapore: Melting Pot

This concept of a place where people of different cultures live cohesively together has been masterfully drawn out by Ng Li Jie in his piece, titled My Singapore: Melting Pot.

The patterns in his work are inspired from several of Singapore’s renowned heritage sites; Kampong Glam, Chinatown, Little India, and the Eurasian community house. The gold pearls, symbolising our fragile ties with each other, connect the 4 patterns.

I stood there, ruminating about the delicateness of our social fabric here. Over the past 57 years, Singapore has made tremendous progress in social harmony, yet I fear that we may always be one misunderstanding away from public discord.

In spite of the poignant reminder of the fragility of our peace that we enjoy, the red and yellow strokes around the lid of the clay pot signifies passion and optimism for a better future is a choice. We must continue to establish trust with one another to build on that harmony, as well as to resolve disputes amicably to prevent tears in the seams of our social fabric.

Solo Exhibition: Metaphors Unravelled

Ng Li Jie’s My Singapore: Melting Pot is just one of the 30 art pieces + 1 arbutus #SGUNITED Timepiece hand painted by the artist on display at the Gallery at The Art Faculty Flagship Store (Enabling Village, 20 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 159053) for a limited period from 3 October 2022 to 12 November 2022. This is a not to be missed opportunity to catch Ng Li Jie’s solo exhibition “Metaphors Unravelled''. It is free admission and open to the public.

The exhibition is a showcase of 5 acts; Made on different mediums and using varied techniques. Each piece invokes reflection.

Find out more about this exhibition here: https://www.theartfaculty.sg/artexhibition