PLAY GOLI !

By Simeon Tan Rui En

"PLAY GOLI !" brings back the simple joy of a nostalgic 1960s childhood game, when a circle in the sand meant everything. Using a coarse texture medium to recreate sand and a circle drawn for goli (marbles), the artwork captures the carefree spirit of kampong days beneath the trees. The shadows of two youngsters watching over the game include a heart formed by one’s hands, capturing a quiet symbol of friendship, playful affection and shared memories. More than just marbles in a circle, the beautiful goli reflects how simple moments of laughter, pure fun and stories once connected people across generations, races and cultures.

About

Simeon is a talented artist with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), celebrated for his vibrant, whimsical creations that reflect his rich imagination and distinctive artistic voice across multiple mediums. A distinction graduate of the NAFA CLE Certificate in Visual Arts programme (2021), Simeon has received recognition through the Shining Hearts Award (2024), Neo Kah Kiat Arts Award (2024 & 2025), Liberty Arts Award (2024), and the UOLxART:DIS Art Prize (2025). His works have been featured in exhibitions and collaborations with The Art Faculty, ART:DIS, UOL and Shaping Hearts, including co-designing its 132-metre mural at Punggol Digital District.

SKU: SIME-002
Medium: Mixed Media
Dimensions (WxH): 42cm x 60cm