A History of Healing

A mural project on the side of Scanteak, a vintage wooden furniture store within a now whitewashed colonial building.

In the past, this used to be a very distinct and conspicuous red building that housed the Joo Chiat Maternal and Child Health Clinic, established in 1907. It was initially set up to deal with the high infant mortality rate in Singapore at the period of time. However, after World War II, the clinic shifted its focus to cater to the nation’s general public who was badly affected during the Japanese Occupation.

TYC’s artwork aims to showcase both the building’s significant history as well as the theme of “Life and Healing”, through the subject matter and vibrant colors employed throughout the mural.

The mural was part of Katong Joo Chiat Art Circuit, an art trail initiative by Singapore Tourism Board to revitalise Katong Joo Chiat, Singapore’s first and only heritage town in 2019.