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Octoburst! 2025

Esplanade Presents

Visual Arts | Exhibition

Our Friends in the Sea

Didier Ng & Multiple Preschools

7 Oct – 31 Dec 2025

Free and easy

PIP's PLAYbox

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Due to the F1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix, access to Esplanade will be limited. As such, Our Friends in the Sea at PIP’s PLAYbox will start on 7 Oct, Tue instead of 6 Oct, Mon. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Synopsis

Dive into an underwater adventure as a magical ocean springs to life at PIP’s PLAYbox.

 

Long ago, the waters surrounding Singapore were inhabited by magical sea creatures. However, over time, these creatures began to disappear. Now, children across Singapore are helping to bring them back.

 

In this collaborative preschool project led by eco-artist Didier Ng, preschoolers create turtles, fish, jellyfish, and more magical sea creatures using upcycled and recyclable materials. These handmade marine animals from participating schools will come together to form a giant underwater world at PIP’s PLAYbox.

 

Come and see how this islandwide effort unfolds in a colourful display that will be co-created by young children and assembled by the artist.

 

Wish to create something more for the installation? Come join us at Craft Your Own Octopus at PIP’s PLAYbox where you create a mini octopus to add to the vibrant underwater display or take it home as a keepsake.

Advisory:

PIP’s PLAYbox is open from 11am – 6pm daily (closed for cleaning from 2pm – 3pm).

Things to Note:
Accessibility: All our venues are wheelchair-accessible. We offer various services to support patrons with access needs. For assistance, please contact Esplanade Customer Experience at 6828 8377. To learn more, read our accessibility guide.
Artist Information

Didier Ng

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Didier Ng is a Singaporean eco-artist whose work blends creativity with environmental awareness. She specialises in using upcycled and recyclable materials to create engaging, hands-on art experiences for children and communities. Her past projects include leading community art initiatives for Chingay, where she collaborated with grassroots participants to co-create large-scale floats and sculptures such as a giant butterfly and a hornbill crafted from repurposed materials. Through her work, Didier invites participants to explore imaginative storytelling while reflecting on their relationship with the natural world, making art both a playful and meaningful journey.

Date & Time

7 Oct – 31 Dec 2025

PIP's PLAYbox
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