The popular Giant Delight art initiative has returned for its second year, bringing spectacular large-scale art installations to residential neighborhoods across Singapore. Organized by the People's Association (PA), this year's edition celebrates SG60 with installations that uniquely reflect the character and heritage of the communities where they are located.
Unlike last year's food-themed installations, the 2025 Giant Delight series features 20 distinct artworks that showcase the diverse stories and identities of Singapore's heartland areas. Each installation consists of prefabricated structures that have been collaboratively created through partnerships between local artists and neighborhood residents, fostering a true sense of community ownership and pride.
The installations are being unveiled progressively through March 2026, with several already visible in heartland locations including Tampines North, Admiralty, Yew Tee, Pioneer, and Paya Lebar. Visitors can currently explore these impressive works of public art that transform ordinary neighborhood spaces into engaging cultural destinations.
One of the standout installations is "Voices of Woodlands: Past, Present & Beyond," located at Vista Park on Woodlands Drive 16. Led by artist Kelvin Seah, this comprehensive installation captures Sembawang's rich coastal heritage through an extensive series of murals. The artwork traces the community's fascinating transformation from traditional waterfront kampung life to its evolution into a bustling traditional marketplace, providing viewers with a visual journey through decades of local history.
Another notable piece is "Taman Jurong: A Town in Nature, Nature in a Town," situated in the open space near Lakeside MRT station. Created under the artistic direction of Lim Jia Ren, this installation celebrates the harmonious relationship between the natural environment and urban development that defines the Taman Jurong neighborhood. The artwork highlights how green spaces and residential areas coexist seamlessly in this part of Singapore.
In Tampines, artist Esther Ng has created "It's A Good Place," an installation that pays homage to Tampines' pioneering status as one of Singapore's first eco-towns. The artwork celebrates the district's abundant green features and extensive network of cycling paths that make it a model for sustainable urban living. A particularly clever element of Ng's installation incorporates a TV test pattern motif that serves as a tribute to a well-known HDB block mural that has become an iconic landmark in the estate.
According to Tan Swee Leng, the People's Association's director of arts and culture, the initiative represents much more than just public art displays. "The Giant Delight SG60 Edition continues to expand across the island, with many of these installations already on display in the neighborhoods and others to be unveiled in the coming weeks," she explained. "Every Giant Delight stands as a testament to co-creation, bringing neighbors and artists together to transform shared memories into living works of art."
The collaborative nature of the project ensures that each installation genuinely represents the community it serves, with residents contributing their stories, memories, and perspectives to help shape the final artistic vision. This approach has created a series of artworks that function not only as visual attractions but also as meaningful expressions of neighborhood identity and community spirit that will continue to engage and inspire residents and visitors throughout the extended exhibition period.
