Family Justice Courts’ creative hoarding project

Read about the Family Justice Courts’ collaboration with various agencies on the hoarding panel at the construction site of its new building.

Project background

The Family Justice Courts (FJC), in collaboration with Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) and Artbeatz Pte Ltd, has transformed the hoarding panel at the Octagon building construction site into a bright and lively art space along the theme of “Hope”.

The hoarding features inspirational artworks designed by youths from five agencies, namely, the Boys’ and Girls’ Home Singapore, East Youths, Probation and Community Rehabilitation Service (PCRS) and MINDS. These artworks are physical expressions of the youths’ interpretation of “Hope”.

This theme of Hope is aligned with FJC’s workplan 2021 theme - “Tomorrow is a New Day”. It emphasises that despite the challenges the youths’ have had to deal with, there remains hope for a better future. The theme also complements the FJC’s focus on applying Therapeutic Justice to restore and rebuild families, by applying a lens of care that seeks to address the root causes of family breakdowns. Much like the tapestry of artwork is a labour of love of many hands, the application of Therapeutic Justice involves a multi-disciplinary effort involving judges, lawyers, mediators and mental health professionals to find lasting solutions for family disputes.

This project provided a meaningful opportunity for the youths to connect and co-create their design with other youths from different agencies virtually. The artwork will cover approximately 270 metres of the hoarding panel. The hoarding design will be displayed till 2023.

Refer to the following for the various artworks to experience the youths’ expressions of ‘Hope’.

Name of artist: Kirthi

Synopsis: Different faces, different phases. Everyone has a unique story to tell.

Artwork 1

Name of artist: Kirthi

Synopsis: Against the term "the sky is your limit". We should be independent and free like the birds, and we have the power to choose our destination, even if it is above the sky. It's all about the right choices and overcoming the challenges one at a time.

Artwork 3

Name of artist: Megan

Synopsis: Affected by COVID-19, unable to fly… sad

Artwork 4

Name of artist: Megan

Synopsis: Very pent up with lockdown, only hope is to use a telescope to look far.

Artwork 5

Name of artist: Mabel

Synopsis: I see myself as a cute Teddy bear wishing to see peace in the world represented by the dove.

Artwork 6

Name of artist: Adlyn

Synopsis: There are many people who trod the same paths and they came and gone. I would carry on my path and find my rainbow one day.

Artwork 7

Name of artist: Neo Qiao Ping

Synopsis: There is always hope.

Artwork 8

Name of artist: Pei Ying

Synopsis: I always love the great outdoor to free my mind.

Artwork 9

Name of artist: Clara

Synopsis: My dream is to be a watch designer for the universe.

Artwork 10

Name of artist: Violet Cheng

Synopsis: I love the great outdoors plus my icy drink will make me happy.

Artwork 19

Name of artist: Sarah Noorhimli

Synopsis: Sun and Moon in harmony always from now till forever.

Artwork 20

Name of artist: Kimberly

Synopsis: I love to fly off to the sky.

Artwork 21

Name of artist: Cassie

Synopsis: I see myself as a wolf and take fun when stepping on Giants in the world.

Artwork 22

Name of artist: Clarrisa

Synopsis: I see myself as a friendly tiger that brings peace and happiness to my friends and family.

Artwork 23

Name of artist: Jasmine

Synopsis: I am now a no-name fish and one day I want to be the gold fish.

Artwork 51

Name of artist: Adina

Synopsis: I will be beautiful and face the world.

Artwork 52

Name of artist: Anonymous

Synopsis: She likes to fly with freedom.

Artwork 54

Name of artist: Anonymous

Synopsis: When she was young, she did not have enough money to buy books and the book shelf was empty. And now and into the future, she would have enough to fill up her bookshelf.

Artwork 58

Name of artist: Anonymous

Synopsis: She wanted to share her life on weekdays working on projects and weekends she loves to go outdoors and kayaking.

Artwork 59

Name of artist: Anonymous

Synopsis: My weekdays at school work are entrapping me.

Artwork 60

Name of artist: Anonymous

Synopsis: The great outdoors is inviting me to experience.

Artwork 61

Name of artist: Milford Loh Yang Ming

Synopsis:

Left artwork:
“Everyone that sees a rainbow will always smile and feel happy. But now the rainbow is losing its colours, due to Covid 19. The heart is for everybody to love each other.”

Right artwork:
“I love to eat French fries and hope to work at a fast-food restaurant.”

Artwork 28

Name of artist: Samuel Lee En Ci

Synopsis: A life lived in LOVE is never dull

Artwork 29

Name of artist: Samuel Lee En Ci

Synopsis: In the midst of darkness, there is HOPE.

Artwork 30

Name of artist: Judith Teo Swee Lee

Synopsis: Using strong colours, this work demonstrates Judith’s strength of personality and a bold faith that dreams do become a reality.

Artwork 31

Name of artist: Arassi Maria Rajkumar

Synopsis: In her artwork, Arassi drew and painted some of her favourite people and activities – her family, with whom she loves to go swimming and the theatres. This artwork not only portrays some of Arassi’s favourite people and pastimes, but also expresses Arassi’s hopes and dreams for her family and friends. Amid this uncertain and tense COVID-19 climate, Arassi’s hopes and dreams are for her loved ones to continue being careful and happy.

Artwork 32

Name of artist: Ng Xinli

Synopsis: In this drawing, Xinli uses shapes, patterns, and vibrant colours to illustrate what family means to him.

Artwork 33

Name of artist: Philip Siow Kent Kok

Synopsis: In this drawing, Philip reminisced the fun moments he had over Chinese New Year in previous years, like Lion Dance performances and celebrations in school. These performances remind him of his family enjoying such times together.

Artwork 34

Name of artist: Gladys Chiom Ying Ying

Synopsis: Gladys values her friendship with her peers, whom she has illustrated in her artwork.

Artwork 35

Name of artist: Teo Meng Tiong

Synopsis: This artwork depicts a cheerful scene of a group of people enjoying themselves in nature.

Artwork 36

Name of artist: Ross Chong Jia Xu

Synopsis: In this artwork, Ross shows that a close-knit family can overcome challenges together in life.

Artwork 37

Name of artist: Azlan Bin Abdul Aziz

Synopsis: This drawing is about Azlan’s past and his hopes of being even closer to his family. He also illustrated going to the beach to relax his mind.

Artwork 38

Name of artist: Azlan Bin Abdul Aziz

Synopsis: This drawing is about Azlan’s hopes of visiting Marina Bay Sands.

Artwork 39

Name of artist: Danya Pillai

Synopsis: This artwork portrays a house near the sea and mountains. Danya sees this place as home, where her family stays together, enjoying the scenery.

Artwork 40

Name of artist: Siow Kent Kok Philip

Synopsis: Through his use of colour and dynamic shapes, Philip demonstrates a deep sense of optimism about his hopes and dreams.

Artwork 41

Name of artist: Sudharssan s/o Morganan

Synopsis: Sudharssan’s personality is demonstrated in his artwork: a colourful representation of his ‘happy place’ – the playground. He is content with his present, full of bright and cheery spaces that keep him happy.

Artwork 42

Name of artist: Sudharssan s/o Morganan

Synopsis: Sudharssan dreams of a future full of grand and equal opportunities for all, regardless of who they are – depicted in his artwork of him flying to the moon in a spaceship.

Artwork 43

Name of artist: Chan Shu Perng

Synopsis: In this artwork, Shu Perng drew a picture of earth and the people living in it. He also drew a spaceship depicting his hope for a future where people reside in outer space and are able to travel to the moon and different planets.

Artwork 44

Name of artist: Chan Shu Perng

Synopsis: In this artwork, Shu Perng drew a picture of earth and the people living in it. He also drew a spaceship depicting his hope for a future where people reside in outer space and are able to travel to the moon and different planets.

Artwork 45

Name of artist: Muhammad Isyraf bin Mohamed Faizal

Synopsis: In his artwork, Isyraf illustrates his dreams of travelling to space. He wishes to come up close with stars and planets and imagines that it would be a fun and even exhilarating experience whizzing through space in a space shuttle.

Artwork 46

Name of artist: Muhammad Isyraf bin Mohamed Faizal

Synopsis: In his artwork, Isyraf illustrates his dreams of travelling to space. He wishes to come up close with stars and planets and imagines that it would be a fun and even exhilarating experience whizzing through space in a space shuttle.

Artwork 47

Name of artist: Eason Tan

Synopsis: Eason is a student at MINDS Woodlands Gardens School. He enjoys daydreaming and personal space. His artwork is a mixed media collage creatively made from ice-cream sticks, watercolour, crayons, and markers.

Artwork 48

Name of artist: Muhd Darnish b Abdullah

Synopsis: Muhd Darnish is a student at MINDS Woodlands Gardens School. Darnish has always enjoyed looking at picture books, magazines and pictorials. This interest has translated into his artwork from the process of conceptualising, designing to creating.

Artwork 49

Name of artist: May

Synopsis: I want to set free and explore the universe if there is someone out there for me and I will let go.

Artwork 11

Name of artist: David

Synopsis: It is time for me to choose my way.

Artwork 13

Name of artist: Jay

Synopsis: There is a storm out there and I need a rainbow to hide my monster inside.

Artwork 14

Name of artist: Jay

Synopsis: Love will find me my way.

Artwork 15

Name of artist: Tom

Synopsis: There is always love after a stormy day.

Artwork 16

Name of artist: May

Synopsis: Like how a flame cannot go burning forever, you cannot depend on your loved ones to keep doing everything for you. The greatest gift for you and your loved ones would be your ability to manage yourself well and live life independently.

Artwork 24