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In celebration of the theme of Crop Diversity and its significance in cultural and agricultural history, this exhibition is one of over 30 exhibitions happening simultaneously across the globe. It is co-organised by the Botanical Art Society (Singapore) and the Singapore Botanic Gardens (SBG) as part of the second Botanical Art Worldwide Project, in conjunction with the Worldwide Day of Botanical Art celebrated on May 18.
Members of the Botanical Art Society (Singapore) have submitted botanical artworks exploring Heritage Crops—traditional plant cultivars not used in modern, large-scale monoculture agriculture; Crop Wild Relatives—wild species that can enhance cultivated crops or are foraged wild plants; and Ancient Crops—plants cultivated for centuries in their original form. Each piece has been carefully selected by a panel of expert botanists and botanical artists based on scientific accuracy, artistic merit, technical mastery, and overall impact.
Many of these plants hold deep personal meaning for the artists, evoking memories of home, family traditions, and cultural heritage. Some recall the familiar ingredients used in home cooking, while others are tied to crops central to traditional festivities.
Beyond their personal significance, these plants are valued for their roles in food, medicine, and textiles, representing a rich genetic diversity often overlooked in modern agriculture. By showcasing these lesser-known varieties, this exhibition underscores the importance of preserving plant biodiversity while celebrating the artistry of botanical illustration.
Join us in appreciating the vital role these plants play in shaping our past, present, and future.
Venue
Original Artworks at:
Botanical Art Gallery
Gallop Extension, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Open daily 9am - 6pm
(closed on last Thursday of the month)
Dates: 1 May -2 November 2025
Free Admission!
How to get to Botanical Art Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens (Gallop Extension)
Sale of Artworks
If you wish to buy the original paintings displayed in the show or a high quality reproduction, get in touch with us via email at 'botanicalartsg@gmail.com' to inquire about the sale price.
Check out the artworks in our web gallery here: https://bawsg25.artcall.org/pages/web-gallery
Exhibiting Artists
Aarati Govinda Rao
Angelina Cheong
Carine Hwee Lim
Cheng Mei Lim
David H H Toh
Esther Geh
Gilbert Tan
Goh Ai Hwa
Jin He
Kelly Bassett
Leong Seey Seey
Lim Cheng Mei
Nur Basman
Pakatip Dejaturat
Pang May Choo
Rindi Fitria Dewi
Sangeetha Murugiah
Sharifah Yasmeen Osman
Sharmini Markandu
Sharon Chen
Su Xinhui
Sunanda Verma Widel
Teo Nam Siang
Thanh Nha Phan-thi
Tiprada Tingkluab
Waiwai Hove
Award Winners
Artworks were judged on 3 crieria; botanical accuracy, artistic merit and overall impact.
A total of 12 artworks were selected for awards. The top 3 artists received the Best of Show medal and all winners received certificates and various art supplies. Congratulations to the following award winners!
Best of Show
Angelina Cheong
Coccoloba uvifera
David H H Toh
Cerbera manghas
Sharifah Yasmeen Osman
Artocarpus altilis
Certificate of Botanical Accuracy
Teo Nam Siang
Ceiba pentandra
Waiwai Hove
Colocasia esculenta
Sunanda Verma Widel
Tacca integrifolia
Su Xinhui
Momordica charantia
Certificate of Artistic Merit
Kelly Bassett
Syzygium aqueum (Waterolour)
Kelly Bassett
Syzygium aqueum (Pen and Ink)
Nur Basman
Tinospora crispa
Certificate of Overall Impact
Goh Ai Hwa
Averrhoa bilimbi
Pakatip Dejaturat
Etlingera elatior
About the Venue
Singapore Botanic Gardens is the only tropical garden honoured as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It ranks as one of Asia's top park attractions and was founded in 1859.
The Botanical Art Gallery is housed in a repurposed colonial bungalow which opened its doors in 2021. A permanent display of historical botanical illustrations from the garden’s archives are shown on the upper floor and a rotating exhibition of contemporary botanical artworks are on display in two gallery rooms on the ground floor.
From 1st May 2025 to 2nd Novemeber 2025, the gallery will showcase the Botanical Worldwide Art (2025) Exhbition - Crop Diversity.
Acknowledgement
Botanical Art Worldwide 2025 Singapore Steering Committee Members:
Carrie Ann Lee, Kelly Bassett, Aarati Govinda Rao, Michele Rodda
Exhibition Curation: Michele Rodda, Kimberly Chan
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated volunteers from the Botanical Art Society Singapore, whose invaluable support has made this exhibition possible.
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