Flora of Southeast Asia
A regional juried exhibition co-organised by Botanical Art Society (Singapore) and the Singapore Botanic Gardens, in our first-ever collaboration with Indonesian Society of Botanical Artists, Thai Botanical Artists & Philippine Botanical Art Society
This exhibition showcases the native plant diversity of Southeast Asia with 80 original botanical artworks in the Botanical Art Gallery and 40 additional facsimiles in the People’s Gallery outdoor exhibit spaces of the gardens.
A wide variety of Southeast Asian native plants such as orchids, shrubs, trees, wetland species, epiphytes and fungi are depicted in watercolour, graphite, colour pencil, acrylic and ink.
The top 120 artworks by 85 artists were selected by a jury for the exhibition with artists coming from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, UK, USA, Japan, Denmark, UAE, and Canada.
Venues
80 Original Artworks at:
Botanical Art Gallery
Gallop Extension, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Open daily 9am - 6pm
(closed on last Thursday of the month)
40 Additional Artwork Prints at:
People's Gallery exhibit spaces of Singapore Botanic Gardens at Tanglin Gate, Nassim Gate,
Bukit Timah Gate and the Green Pavilion at Botany Centre
Open daily 5am - 12am
Dates: 15 November 2022 – 15 February 2023
Free Admission!
How to get to Botanical Art Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore Botanic Gardens event page about Flora of Southeast Asia
Exhibiting Artists
Aarati Govinda Rao, BASS
Aissa Domingo, PhilBAS
Akenat Kujaroenchaimanatee, THBA
Alexandria L. Prietama, IDSBA
Angelina Cheong, BASS
Anna Lu, BASS
Asuka Hishiki, BASS
Buasai Thongphaphumboworn, THBA
Chainarong Wirunphat, THBA
Chatrchanok Ung-aram, THBA
Chayanuch Hosajjakul, THBA
Cherie Lo, THBA
Cholthida Jettanathammachak, THBA
Chuwit Suddhibhul, THBA
Constance Zhao, BASS
David H H Toh, BASS
Deborah Montgomerie, BASS
Deinitisa Amarawi , IDSBA
Diana NTD, IDSBA
Dianne Sutherland, BASS
Diva Meshia, IDSBA
Dr. Cecilia Manuel, PhilBAS
Faith Shamayim, IDSBA
Faradina Elmahda, IDSBA
Fern Chaninun Thongvanit, THBA
Gittel Palmario-Laput, PhilBAS
Grace Syiariel, IDSBA
Hazel Wilks, BASS
Henny Herawati, IDSBA
Hervina Dyah Aprilia, IDSBA
Icka Gavrilla, IDSBA
Irene Ng, IDSBA
Jarukan Khantheerajirot, THBA
Jasmin Caronan, PhilBAS
Jean Raynell Bello, PhilBAS
Jefera Faslim, IDSBA
Jocelyn Sioson, PhilBAS
Joni Ong Rivera, PhilBAS
Karla Sajona, PhilBAS
Kelly Bassett, BASS
Kim Yeoh, BASS
Krittaya Siriritthchai, THBA
Kurniati Rahmadini, IDSBA
L. Heranisvari, IDSBA
Lady Lorline Pizarro, PhilBAS
Larie Dianco, PhilBAS
Linda Octavia, IDSBA
Mabel Yap, BASS
Maxi V. Ramos, PhilBAS
Mieko Ishikawa, BASS
Narongsak Sukkaewmanee, THBA
Narubate Moungdorm, THBA
Naruemon Montree, THBA
Orawan Sungwornveshapan, THBA
Pacharamon Kerdsuwan, THBA
Papawee Sathawarawong, THBA
Penpaga Trato, THBA
Prima Milawati, IDSBA
Rattikorn Bunprakasit, THBA
Riwis Sadati, IDSBA
Ruangwit Veerapong, THBA
Sandunmali Kulasekara, BASS
Seey Seey Leong , BASS
Sharifah Yasmeen Osman, BASS
Sharmini Markandu, BASS
Shiwan Cheng, BASS
Sirilak Rattanakomate, THBA
Sorawis Arreenich, THBA
Sorravis Aeamjarus, THBA
Sri Winarti, IDSBA
Sri Wulandari Rahayu, IDSBA
Sriwardani, IDSBA
Sunanda Verma Widel, BASS
Tapita Yomnage, THBA
Teo Nam Siang, BASS
Thanh Nhã Phan Thị, BASS
Thutploy Kaewpradub, THBA
Ungkana Siriwansilpi, THBA
Utus Cintaartsri GC, IDSBA
Victor Wong, BASS
Waiwai Hove, BASS
Waree Sawangarom,THBA
Youfeta Devy, IDSBA
Yuliana Susi Susanti, IDSBA
Yusoh Madsem, THBA
Award Winners
There were a total of 23 awards given out. 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
Dianne Sutherland, BASS
Stelechocarpus burahol (Blume) Hook.f. & Thomson
Teo Nam Siang, BASS
Hydnophytum formicarum Jack
Deinitisa Amarawi , IDSBA
Sterculia oblongata R.Br.
Certificate of Botanical Accuracy
Sorawis Arreenich, THBA
Amorphophallus bangkokensis Gagnep.
Thutploy Kaewpradub, THBA
Impatiens psittacina Hook.f.
Ungkana Siriwansilpi, THBA
Millingtonia hortensis L.f.
Hazel Wilks, BASS
Nepenthes bokorensis Mey
Hervina Dyah Aprilia, IDSBA
Disepalum rawagambut Randi, D.C.Thomas & Wijedasa
Buasai Thongphaphumboworn, THBA
Stephania kaweesakii Jenjitt. & Ruchis.
Cholthida Jettanathammachak, THBA
Aeginetia indica L.
Rattikorn Bunprakasit, THBA
Mayodendron igneum (Kurz) Kurz
Certificate of Artistic Merit
Mieko Ishikawa, BASS
Lithocarpus ruminatus Soepadmo
Irene Ng, IDSBA
Begonia dracopelta Ardi
Waree Sawangarom, THBA
Pontederia hastata L.
Jean Raynell Bello, PhilBAS
Medinilla magnifica Lindl.
Certificate of Media Mastery - Watercolour
Sri Winarti, IDSBA
Ficus benjamina L.
Asuka Hishiki, BASS
Adenanthera pavonina L.
Narongsak Sukkaewmanee, THBA
Heptapleurum poomae (Esser & Jebb) Esser
Maxi V. Ramos, PHILBAS
Vanda sanderiana (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f.
Certificate of Media Mastery - Acrylic
Jefera Faslim, IDSBA
Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M.Sm.
Certificate of Media Mastery - Colour Pencil
Linda Octavia, IDSBA
Nepenthes jacquelineae C.Clarke, Troy Davis & Tamin
Certificate of Media Mastery - Graphite
Angelina Cheong, BASS
Artocarpus integer (Thunb.) Merr.
Certificate of Media Mastery - Pen & Ink
Constance Zhao, BASS
Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook.f. & Thomson
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 15 November 2022 - 15 February 2023, the gallery will showcase the Flora of Southeast Asia Exhibition.
About the Participating Botanical Art Societies
Botanical Art Society (Singapore)
BASS was incorporated in 2019 as an inclusive society for both botanical art enthusiasts and accomplished artists. It seeks to promote an interest in botanical art among the community. Activities organised to meet this goal include local exhibitions, outdoor sketching sessions, postcard exchanges, workshops with professional artists and sharing sessions on topics related to botanical art.
Indonesian Society of Botanical Artists (IDSBA)
IDBSA was started in 2017 to promote botanical art in Indonesia and to increase the knowledge and appreciation of the native Indonesian flora. It aims to help members improve the quality of their artwork through learning and sharing opportunities with other artists. IDSBA organises exhibitions, painting sessions, challenges and monthly online learning sessions.
Philippine Botanical Art Society (PhilBAS)
PhilBAS was formed in 2019 for Filipino botanical artists and focuses on the native flora of the Philippines. It has organised seven botanical art exhibitions featuring only the endemic and indigenous flora of the Philippines. It has also partnered with different government agencies and organisations to promote awareness and conservation of the rich natural heritage of the Philippines.
Thai Botanical Artists (THBA)
Formed by a small group of Thai botanical artists in 2019, THBA goals include providing both artists and the public opportunities to learn botanical art and illustration, encouraging artists to exhibit their artworks, as well as supporting collaborations between artists, botanists and botanic gardens internationally. Activities include volunteering with the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh’s Florilegium project and holding field sketching days and workshops.