Moments of Island Discovery

“Moments of Island Discovery - A Photographic Expedition to Singapore’s Islands” is Christine’s eighth major solo photography exhibition in Singapore, and it is the fifth exhibition of the "My Singapore" series.

Christine’s earlier exhibitions focused on her passion for travel, nature, and landscape photography. The photographs for the exhibitions during and after the pandemic are all taken in Singapore, in the neighbourhood of Christine’s home and in the parks, gardens and nature reserves, and in the different areas of Singapore.

When we think of Singapore, we usually picture a single island. Yet the island-state comprises more than sixty additional islands, scattered around the main one. While a number of these are artificial, the majority are natural, varying in size from little more than a cluster of rocks to sizeable islands with their own distinctive character.

Not all these islands can be visited—some are for example closed off for military purposes—yet each contributes to Singapore’s unique maritime identity. The list of islands is longer and more diverse than most would expect and exploring them proved both rewarding and challenging. Preparing for this exhibition involved numerous boat trips under the tropical sun, enduring sunburn, rain, and an extended trek through the wetlands of Sungei Buloh.

For this photography exhibition, the islands are grouped into three categories: the Southern and Southwestern Islands, the Northern Islands, and the Artificial Islands. Together, they offer a different perspective on Singapore—one that reaches beyond the familiar urban skyline and reconnects with its maritime roots.