This mini-series illustrates the cool blend of distinctive colonial influence embodied by black and white houses and the idyllic beauty of local flora. Originally conceived as tropical versions of English garden homes, these heritage bungalows were designed for comfort, encouraging breeze to flow through the home, which make the sprawling gardens an integral part of the overall design.
In keeping with my alternative take on cityscapes, this series of 4 paintings represents my notion of botanicals – sparing, minimalist use of color combined with selective emphasis on architectural elements to evoke a sketch-like and organic feel. Amidst a host of impressive things manufactured and unconventional in Singapore, “Coolonials” celebrates what is beautiful about things natural and traditional.
altered state by arlyn 