Kiat

‘Fleeting’

Conversations with residents had led to a discovery of sunbirds that often visit to drink from the alleyways’ water pipes and to feed on the flowers blooming in residents’ gardens. The sunbirds were initially misunderstood as hummingbirds, a misconception which got cleared up in the course of this project as residents shared their sightings and observations.

Kiat then created a two-parts art mural at two locations, one which hints at the mythical humming- bird and another, a tribute to the sunbird resident of Katong. The spontaneous and expressive art style reflects the fleeting sightings of the birds. Not only do they bring joy and colour, they also serve as a reminder we should respect their habitat as it is us, who are the intruders.