Oil painting of a disappearing wooded path; a transition to Dead Wood to urbanisation; a construction scene.

Dead Wood

This is one of several small paintings on the de-wooding that's going on where I live in Pasir Ris. It's the site of a new school for overseas families. It's sad knowing that the families of eagles (among other wild critters) will have to find a new location to build their nests.

Transitions: Dead Wood
Oil on archival panel
6 x 8 inches (15 x 20 cm).
Not for sale.

 What drew me.....the tarpaulin a-fluttering in the light.

And oh....I had the last two lines of our four official languages on the signboard in the wrong order. But that's ok, danger by whatever order is still, well, dangerous!

I was tempted to name this piece 'Uniquely Singapore' (as in the languages combi).
Or I could name it 'Families Come, Families Go'.
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This painting is one of a few that mark the beginning of my paint journey along the themes of transient spaces, conservation, works in progress.

Now you see it: I.M. Pei's twin towers

'Crane City: The Gateway'
Oil on archival panel
6 x 8 inches (15 x 20 cm).

I.M. Pei's 37-storey wedges of The Gateway--which present themselves as either flat or 3-D structures depending on your angle of vision--viewed from this work site of a MRT station across from Bugis Juntion.

I took my picture through a hole in the construction fence by balancing on a kerbside railing. I couldn't quite see what's in front of the containers, I think it was a pit, but I filled that in with water .

I couldn't get this lego-land scene (and countless others, hidden mostly by tall fences) out of my mind the first time I saw it.  I wish building contractors would provide a viewing platform or something, for those who are interested in works-in-progress. Might be an interesting way to engage the public too, for PR purposes, double-edged sword though it'd be if someone didn't abide by work-safety rules..

Lady Bee's Morning Glory

She's working hard on a glorious morning to earn her keep in the hive.

'Lady And Her Purse'
Oil on archival panel
Reserved

I applied a very bright ground,Burnt Sienna mixed with red and orange, and allowed some parts to peep thru.