Kristal Melson

Swim Or Float

Music by Kribo

 

Mural

Kristal Melson is reliving her childhood through her children who are fascinated by guppies, goldfish and fighting fish. With a dash of nostalgia, she illustrated the childhood icons in her signature vibrant tones. The mural is remixed with iridescent spots that recall the memory of vintage parties where kids blew bubble balloons using a tiny plastic straw and a blob of gum, paying tribute to simpler joys of the past.

Music


A anthem dedicated to everlasting youth, Kribo’s track is a reminder to stay young at heart, courageous, passionate and naive despite one’s age.

Kristal Melson

Illustrator and visual artist Kristal Melson (aka KrisOnAutopilot) creates colourful images for music, fashion, publications and brands. Ideal for the internet age, her witty and vibrant illustrations attract a wide range of commissions. Informed by her upbringing in Singapore and previous training in graphic design and illustration, her work mixes experimental shapes, patterns and compositions that add a computerised dimension to her tropical surroundings.

 

Kribo

Kribo is an independent label that incorporates a collective love for vintage and retro-soul revival music of Asia in the 60s and 70s. Among other endeavours, Kribo aims to rekindle interests in genres like funk, soul, reggae and psychedelic rock. The Kribo Brothers, the house band of Kribo Records, commits themselves to producing eccentric mash-ups of sultry soul jams and poetry to create a unique and unparalleled listening experience.

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