Cross Island Line Art in Transit

A rt in Transit: Cross Island Line

CR1 Changi Airport Terminal 5

Title: New Horizons, Global Hinterland by Jefferson Peter

Singapore, being a tiny red dot, cannot survive without globalization. Paying homage to globalization, a sculpture is hung in the MRT station at Changi Airport Terminal 5, symbolizing a geodestic design illustrating the pathways of flight routes, which symbolize quick, efficient and convenient connections from Singapore to the world.

CR2 Aviation Park

Title: Flight of Excellence by Devan Krishnan

In a time where international travel is made by aircraft, tribute is being paid to the history of aviation in Singapore. The artist, Devan Krishnan, displays the replica of over 20 sets of aircraft in the ceiling of the station, alongside three paper airplanes which compose photos of the three major airports in Singapore over the years; Kallang Airport, Paya Lebar Airport and Changi Airport, showcasing the history of aviation in Singapore. A collage on the station walls depict the history of aviation in Singapore from the British era.

CR2 Loyang

The Forgotten Past by Fahmi Ismail

The artist depicts the landscape of the rural area around Loyang and Changi before the development of Changi Airport and the industrial estate around Changi. Commuters are treated to displays of the surrounding area, highlighting the rich Malay history of the area. 

CR3 Pasir Ris East

Sandcastle by Keith Wong

Times from a forgotten childhood era are rekindled in a sandy display depicting the power of sand and the geology of Singapore in retro form. What can sand be used for? To build things. To unwind and reflect on a forgotten time. Sand and earth are neutral. How we want to relate sand and earth to the world is up to us, for which mankind has harnessed resources for their own purposes. 

CR4 Pasir Ris

White Sands by Raymond Lam

A native of Pasir Ris, Raymond Lam explores the 

CR5 Tampines North

CR6 Defu

DEF initely by Sebastian Lim

A greeting wall captures the various greetings of "Yes, definitely" in the Singapore slang, where traditional slangs are used by Singaporeans to convey unity, harmony, and prankish jokes.

CR7 Hougang

Gates of 

CR8 Serangoon North

Seraccoon by Jamilah Rahman

A play on the word 'Serangoon', 'Seraccoon' aims to redefine Serangoon as a town of raccoons, aimed at curiousity and comfort.

CR9 Tavistock

Foodie Fun by Firdaus Lam

CR10 Ang Mo Kio

Living in Harmony by Ang Seck Lee

The artist captures the scene of one of Singapore's oldest HDB towns. Where memories are made; where traditions meet, the artist captures the heart and soul of a typical Singapore household. From prayer altars to plants outside HDB flats, the life of a Singaporean is defined by their homes where the heart of every Singaporean truly is.

CR11 Teck Ghee

Man and Nature

The artist takes inspiration from the different shades of wood around the Teck Ghee area, highlighting the harmony of man and nature in urbanity.

CR12 Bright Hill

[input Chinese name] by Hans Wong

The artwork captures the essence of Chinese dieties and gods, portraying the nearby Kong Meng San temple as the essence for the foundation where the name Bright Hill is the origin name of the temple that lends its name to the MRT station.

CR13 Turf City

Racing Against Time by Wong Wan Lin

The Singapore Turf Club, a bygone era of horse racing under the British, is being developed for a new HDB town. Sculptures of horses and silhouettes of horses stand tall in the atrium of the MRT station, allowing commuters to experience the fragility and intensity of horse racing, bringing the clocks back to a time where this was once a pastime for the British in Singapore.

CR14 King Albert Park

Bygone Era by Rocky Tan

The artist takes inspiration from the Rail Corridor which is located in the proximity of the MRT station, tracing the history of rail transport in Singapore during the British era and the history of Singapore's union with Malaysia. Photos of old steam trains are used to convey the history of Singapore under British rule, and how rail transport fuelled the development of Malaysia and Singapore.

CR15 Maju

Our Heroes, Our Warriors by Samsudin Ismail

The faces of Singaporean men and women who serve in Singapore's civil defence forces such as the Police and the Army give Singapore an identity of being secure. The artist collected photos of National Servicemen from different scenes in training, showcasing the determination it takes to give back to Singapore.

CR16 Clementi

The Adventures of Sir Cecil Clementi by Robert Lam

Sir Cecil Clementi, Governor of the Straits Settlements, is remembered in a collage of photos of his administration of the Straits Settlements. The artwork is put in a collage form in order to honor Sir Clementi's days as a British commander and administrative general.

CR17 West Coast

The Evening Sun Makes The World Go Round by Jade Ng

As the last place in Singapore to watch the sun set, a kaededioscope is being produced to convey the different hues of sunset in either weather. The setting sun is a relief; one which anyone will take to heart for various purposes. A conclusion; a commencement, and something that connects to make the world go round.

CR18 Jurong Lake District

Reflections by Timothy Ang

Tribute is being poured to the history of Jurong, based on the reflecting waters of Jurong Lake. Old photos convey the development of the historic Chinese and Japanese gardens, which embody the spirit and soul alongside the development of Jurong. 

CR19 Jurong Port

No Free Rice

Different shades of rice are portrayed to define Jurong as an agriculture area and the crops grown. It is the process of food that shapes society and the characteristics of humanity.

CR20 Jurong Pier

Fishing for Wealth by Kong See Ming

Before the development of Jurong into an industrial zone, Jurong used to be a village where fishermen rely on the sea for their livelihood. Old sampans are displayed as seats and as sculptures to convey the message of a once-quiet Jurong.

CR21 Benoi 

Cling! Clang! Clong! by Isabelle Tan

A steel-studded sculpture conveys the steel and manufactured items in the Jurong and Pioneer industrial areas, ranging from machines to construction equipment. As a manufacturing hub of Singapore, the sculpture, in the form of circles and squares and industrial equipment, help convey the chaotic environment of a manufacturing hub, with workers hard at work producing the latest materials.

CR22 Gul Avenue

Men on the Move by Navindran Rajendran

A collage of workers doing items in heliographic form showcase the heartbeat of workers, who are rushing to and from work. They are on the move for any purpose; to fulfill a task, to head home, or to answer the commands of a boss. What do I see when I come to work? What do I feel when I am doing a task? The heart and soul of the workers speaks it all - in the faces of passing commuters. 

CR23 Gul Circle 

Port of Call by Wong Teck Mok

Tuas Port will become the world's largest port when fully operational. Depicted in a series of ships and container ports, is a vision for the future where Singapore can be a leader in the shipbuilding industry. Where times pass, operations call, there is a need for the purpose of the Cross Island Line to serve a port in addition to an airport, making Gul Circle a place where opportunities can be found via the seaside.

CP1 Elias

CP2 Riviera

CP3 Punggol