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Emcee - 21st June 2025, Shaping Hearts 2025 at Gardens by the Bay

  • Writer: Emcee Ivan
    Emcee Ivan
  • Mar 10, 2022
  • 3 min read

Date - 21st June 2025

Venue - Gardens by the Bay


Emcee - The emcee, Shirleen, warmly welcomed attendees to the Shaping Hearts 2025 event held at Gardens by the Bay, outside the Flower Dome, on 21 June 2025. The emcee highlighted the significance of the inclusive arts festival, which celebrated the creativity, resilience, and talent of artists with disabilities, now in its seventh edition. Organized by North East CDC in partnership with Gardens by the Bay and SMRT, the event featured a roving exhibition themed "Garden City Perspectives" to commemorate SG60, showcasing nearly 250 artworks inspired by Singapore’s cityscape and floral motifs.

The emcee introduced a captivating live painting demonstration by Thaddeus Chew from Extra∙Ordinary People, an artist on the autism spectrum known for his imaginative illustrations of wildlife and prehistoric creatures. As the emcee guided the audience through the creative process, attendees were treated to a mesmerizing saxophone performance by Cheong Cher Hing from ART:DIS, a talented musician who is Hard of Hearing. The emcee emphasized how his melodies beautifully complemented the garden setting.

A highlight of the event was the arrival of the Guest-of-Honour, Mr. Baey Yam Keng, Mayor of North East District and Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and Ministry of Transport. The emcee also acknowledged the presence of Mr. Lam Sheau Kai, President of SMRT Trains, and Mr. Felix Loh, CEO of Gardens by the Bay. The emcee encouraged attendees to explore the exclusive Shaping Hearts merchandise, including the debut of SG60-themed tumblers designed by Thaddeus Chew, and over 700 original artworks available for purchase.

In her closing remarks, the emcee reflected on the festival’s mission to celebrate the strength and creativity of artists with disabilities, turning challenges into hope and limitations into art. She invited guests to continue supporting the artists by visiting the main exhibition at Our Tampines Hub in September and following the event’s social media pages. The emcee expressed gratitude to all attendees for their presence and concluded the event on a heartfelt note.

Emcee - Emcee enthusiastically presents an art display of Shaping Hearts 2025 highlighting the beauty shared by artists with disabilities, promoting the theme "They can’t explain their world? They will show you its beauty" at a creative venue.
Emcee - Emcee enthusiastically presents an art display of Shaping Hearts 2025 highlighting the beauty shared by artists with disabilities, promoting the theme "They can’t explain their world? They will show you its beauty" at a creative venue.
Emcee - Event organiser and emcee pose together on a red carpet at the Gardens by the Bay for the Shaping Hearts 2025 event.
Emcee - Event organiser and emcee pose together on a red carpet at the Gardens by the Bay for the Shaping Hearts 2025 event.
Emcee - Mr. Baey Yam Keng, Mayor of North East District and Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and Ministry of Transport and Mr. Lam Sheau Kai, President of SMRT Trains, and Mr. Felix Loh, CEO of Gardens by the Bay, with our musician holding a saxophone, pose for a photo on a red carpet at Shaping Hearts 2025 event.
Emcee - Mr. Baey Yam Keng, Mayor of North East District and Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and Ministry of Transport and Mr. Lam Sheau Kai, President of SMRT Trains, and Mr. Felix Loh, CEO of Gardens by the Bay, with our musician holding a saxophone, pose for a photo on a red carpet at Shaping Hearts 2025 event.
Emcee - Shaping Heart artist engages in live painting at an event in Gardens by the Bay, captivating onlookers with vibrant art. The setting showcases award-winning attractions, with spectators intrigued by the creative process.
Emcee - Shaping Heart artist engages in live painting at an event in Gardens by the Bay, captivating onlookers with vibrant art. The setting showcases award-winning attractions, with spectators intrigued by the creative process.
Emcee - Shaping Hearts artists create vibrant, whimsical animal artwork at a bustling indoor event, capturing the attention of onlookers passing by.
Emcee - Shaping Hearts artists create vibrant, whimsical animal artwork at a bustling indoor event, capturing the attention of onlookers passing by.
Emcee - Shaping Hearts artists capture the vibrant scene at a busy entrance as onlookers gather to watch their creative process unfold.
Emcee - Shaping Hearts artists capture the vibrant scene at a busy entrance as onlookers gather to watch their creative process unfold.
Emcee - Shaping Hearts artist duo engages in a lively mural painting session at the entrance of the Flower Dome, capturing the attention of passersby with their vibrant and colorful artwork.
Emcee - Shaping Hearts artist duo engages in a lively mural painting session at the entrance of the Flower Dome, capturing the attention of passersby with their vibrant and colorful artwork.
Emcee - Shaping Hearts musician captivates passersby with a saxophone performance on a vibrant red carpet, set against our backdrop at our Shaping Hearts 2025 event.
Emcee - Shaping Hearts musician captivates passersby with a saxophone performance on a vibrant red carpet, set against our backdrop at our Shaping Hearts 2025 event.

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