Urban Patchwork

By Yap Zhao Hang, Rainbow Centre Singapore

Zhao Hang finds inspiration through his love for Singapore’s HDB flats. Sketching from photographs, he reimagines the buildings as lively characters, stacked playfully atop one another in a whimsical cityscape. With a palette of red, blue, green, and orange, he breathes warmth and rhythm into each block, painting with precision and charm. Zhao Hang brings the architecture to life; block numbers wear expressive faces, as if the buildings themselves are watching over the lives they contain. At the heart of the piece stands 12 Merpati Road, Singapore’s oldest flats, re-enchanted with personality and pride. In Zhao Hang’s art piece, he tells stories of community, memory, and the silent heartbeat of home.

About

Zhao Hang is an attentive and imaginative young artist who delights in spontaneous doodling, often filling whiteboards and sketchbooks with whimsical creations. Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), he brings numerals and everyday objects to life through a cartoonish style, giving them expressive faces and vivid personalities. His playful imagination often features recurring motifs like cats and planets. With each drawing, Zhao Hang shares a unique perspective and reveals his growing artistic potential.

SKU: RAIN-017

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Dimensions (WxH): 40cm x 50cm