Singapore River, A Monochrome Experience

The Singapore River Project was conceived by Goh Kim Hui in June 2003. The objective of the project was to document a pictorial collection of the River.

Singapore River not only sees the progress of Singapore, but also the growth of local photography scene. Although some pioneer photographers had recorded the changes along Singapore River, no one had completed such a wide coverage in the past 25 years especially after the river cleaning up in the '80. With this project, Kim Hui hopes to fill the gap and continue the collection in future.

10 members, led by Kim Hui, Spent approximately 6 months shooting, documenting and making traditional black and white prints which led to the setting of this exhibition entitled- Singapore River, A Monochrome Experience. The exhibition, which ran from January 10 to 25, 2004 provided audiences an insight to the day to day life by this historic river amidst the modern skyscrapers of Singapore.

The prints featured in the exhibition were generally focused on the river, its surroundings, its modernization from the clean up in the 1980s. The historical remnants, the people who worked, lived and conducting their business by this river. Some artistic elements at the river were also featured.

The exhibition received very good comments from various photographic arts circle. It was widely reported by the local press especially photographic magazine. An interview was aired by Channel 8 on their ZaoAn NiHao Program. It also interest the TV producer from Channel I, the exhibits were featured in his documentary series.

The 10 members in this project are Louis Lai Sui Sheng, Quah Hui Shan, Danny Chan. Amelia Su Tian, Sven Hanfner, Ng Pek Gnee, Madhivanan, Tan Kian Teck, Sarina Sannie, Maria Sin.