This little lobang came from Hubby!
One day, he came home telling Aunty that he had spotted some beautiful wall murals at an HDB void deck along Serangoon Avenue 2.
Of course, that was enough to get Aunty curious! The very next day, Hubby brought her there to see them for herself.
Come, let's see what caught his attention!
SG50 — Art Comes to the Heartlands!
Aunty: “Wah, SG50 again! This year really happening!”
Wall: “Of course lah! Who says art must only be found in museums?”
The plaque introduced a community art project involving Braddell Heights Grassroots Organisations and Marine Parade Town Council, with support from PAssionArts and FairPrice.
A lovely reminder that art can brighten up the everyday places where people live.
A Sunny Day in the Kampung
Aunty: “Hello, Mother Hen! Taking your little ones for a walk?”
Mother Hen: “Yes lah! But can you help me count them? They're running everywhere!”
A cheerful kampung scene filled with coconut trees, a golden sun, playful birds and a little girl. The bright colours certainly brought a lively touch to the HDB void deck!
My Goldfish, My Little Treasure!
Aunty: “Hello, Goldfish! Wah, you've got your own cheering squad!”
Goldfish: “Aunty, can you ask them to lower the volume? I'm trying to enjoy my swim!”
A colourful kampung scene with a cosy house, coconut trees and happy children gathered around a little goldfish bowl. Even the sleepy orange cat has found its own corner!
Childhood Snacks — Once Upon a Makan Time!
Aunty: “Wah! All my childhood snacks! Which one shall I grab first?”
Snack Packets: “Aunty, don't fight! Everybody gets a turn!”
Brightly coloured snack packets, sweets and playful shapes filled this entire wall. A cheerful reminder of the little treats that once made children so happy.
Cherry's side chatter: Aunty, I can almost imagine little children standing at the provision shop counter, clutching their pocket money and taking forever to decide what to buy!
Three Worlds and a Little Girl's Memories
Aunty: “Papa, can we go on another ride?”
Great World: “Come in, little Aunty! There's still plenty of fun waiting!”
This mural brought back fond memories of childhood outings with Papa. In those days, Singapore had three famous amusement parks — New World, Great World and Gay World — and Aunty had visited all three. Later, Wonderland joined her list of childhood adventures too!
The Teacup Ride — Papa Kena Scolded!
Aunty: “Papa, faster! I want the cup to spin faster!”
Teacup: “Hold tight, everybody! Little Aunty has taken control!”
One childhood visit to the amusement park ended with a rather unforgettable teacup ride. Papa somehow persuaded Mama to join us, and all three climbed aboard.
The teacup had a wheel in the middle that we could turn to make it spin faster. Naturally, little Aunty's itchy hands couldn't resist! Round and round we went until Mama felt so sick that she threw up after the ride.
And who got scolded? PAPA, of course! The little troublemaker escaped!
The Ferris Wheel — Papa's Wallet Takes Flight!
Aunty: “Papa, one more round! I don't want to get off!”
Ferris Wheel: “Aiyoh, little Aunty! Your Papa's wallet is spinning faster than me!”
The carousel horses and Ferris wheel were two rides my parents dreaded. Not because they were frightened, but because once little Aunty climbed aboard, she refused to get off!
Poor Papa had to tempt her with food or other treats. Either way, his money kept flying out of his wallet!
A Splash of Colour on Concrete
Aunty: “Wah! Who says a concrete pillar must look boring?”
Mural: “Give me some colours, Aunty, and I'll brighten up the whole neighbourhood!”
With its colourful trees, winding river and bold shapes, this mural turned an ordinary pillar into a cheerful piece of art. Aunty couldn't help admiring the creativity and effort behind it.
A Burst of Energy!
Aunty: “Wah! Why so much excitement? What's happening here?”
Mural: “I'm just letting my imagination run wild, Aunty!”
With dramatic expressions, bold lines and splashes of orange and red, this mural was bursting with energy. Aunty stood admiring how an ordinary wall could be transformed into such a lively piece of artwork.
What a Colourful Life!
Aunty: “Wah! So many colours! Who's the star of this painting?”
Mural: “Everyone gets a chance to shine, Aunty! No need to fight for attention!”
Bold colours, unusual figures and playful patterns came together in one lively mural. There was so much happening that Aunty didn't know where to look first — but that was part of the fun.
A Flower Does Not Compete — It Just Blooms
Aunty: “Hello, beauties! Aren't you worried another flower might steal the spotlight?”
Flowers: “Why worry, Aunty? There's enough sunshine for everyone!”
Roses, daisies and colourful blossoms spread gracefully across the wall, connected by delicate green vines. Each flower had its own charm, turning this quiet corner into a lovely painted garden.
And hor, even the little flowers have their place in the picture. Nobody needs to be the biggest or brightest to be beautiful. 🌸
A Walk Through the Painted Garden
Aunty: “Wah! Flowers on both sides! Is this a special entrance?”
Flowers: “Come on in, Aunty! No admission fee, and we bloom all year round!”
Colourful blossoms framed the entrance to the long, quiet walkway, adding a cheerful touch to the ordinary void deck. What a lovely way to brighten up a space that residents pass through every day!
Our Colourful Tropical Island
Aunty: “Are you showing off Singapore's tropical beauty?”
Mural: “Maybe, Aunty! Look around — there's life and colour everywhere!”
To Aunty, this mural seemed to celebrate Singapore as a tropical island, with birds, butterflies, fish and lush greenery sharing one colourful scene. That was simply Aunty's own interpretation, but it made the artwork even more enjoyable to admire.
And hor, those butterflies look like they're having a gathering while the fish enjoy their own underwater party!
Yo Bro! Long Time No See!
Aunty: “Wah! So happening here! Got some special gathering ah?”
Mural Crowd: “No lah, Aunty! Just bumped into old friends. Come join us!”
A lively scene of familiar faces, friendly greetings and people gathering outside a shop. To Aunty, it captured the simple joy of bumping into old friends in the neighbourhood — sometimes a quick hello becomes a long conversation!
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