Greek Buildings

2010. Pen on Paper. 594 x 420 mm.

This series explores the architecture of Singapore, a city deeply influenced by its colonial history. Many post-colonial buildings were designed to symbolize wealth and prosperity, reflecting Western ideals. However, over time, the city’s identity has evolved, shifting towards a renewed engagement with Eastern cultural perspectives.

Through these drawings, the work examines the tension between permanence and change. While the structures themselves remain resilient, the cultural and historical context that shaped them is in flux. The process of deconstruction—via erasure, fragmentation, and distortion—reveals the fragile nature of even the most enduring architectural forms, reminding us that all monuments are ultimately subject to transformation and reinterpretation.