STPI Creative Workshop and Gallery

The idea came to her suddenly, vividly, insisting on its right to exist. Pacita Abad had been nursing a cup of coffee along Singapore’s scenic river when she noticed a bridge that was so unremarkable, so modest, so dull, so overlooked that it made her sad. It was 2003. She had been battling cancer, and she knew her time was almost up. But she refused to simply sit in a dark corner and wait for death to claim her. Throughout her life of exile and perpetual wandering, Abad created more than 4,500 artworks, travelled through more than 50 countries, and carved out a place for herself in contemporary art with a voice that was defiantly vibrant. The bridge, named after the Alkaff family from Yemen that made their fortune in Singapore in the early 1900s, would be, for her, her final act of defiance, a refusal to leave the world without leaving one last burst of colour behind. The Alkaff bridge was to be her last word. So, for seven weeks, while undergoing radiotherapy, she oversaw a small army of rope specialists to wrap the bridge in 55 colours and over 2,300 circles. By the time she was done with it in January 2004, the bridge was no longer just an anonymous structure that connected two points across a river. It had become an arc of riotous colours and geometric patterns that announces itself – cheerfully, insistently – as a piece of public art, humming with Abad’s last, triumphant breath of creativity. STPI, where Abad had her residency in 2003, is currently exhibiting 10 of Abad’s works at its Creative Workshop & Gallery at 41 Robertson Quay, till Dec 13.

Loved the curation on display at STPI. There's no entrance fee, and it is decently small. However, it was really calming and I was able to spend as much time as I needed admiring the displays there. First time there and I definitely had a good experience, will come back to visit again!

No entrance fee. I like this place. Not that big but it is great place to enjoy the art works freely, which help me relax and refresh. There is a restaurant at the same floor and 1st floor, too.

It’s a hidden jewel at Roberson Quay! I love the guided tour not only explain the art exhibition also showed us the facility, I learned that they have artist in residence program and also they make their own paper so amazing !!! I love the workshop too !

Thoroughly enjoyed myself at the well lit and tastefully curated art gallery. The tour conducted by the staff was very informative, immersive and engaging. In fact, after the art tour has ended, it reignited my creativity and spurred me to explore and delve deeper into the world of printmaking.

Went on the 2nd day when they were starting for 2 days. The queue line was quietly forming before the time started at sharp. No chaotic & no cut queue, look like this place cultivating the kind of civilized people to gather. All was good when a staff informed that there was another queue at back door. Queue moving smoothly when the entrance opened & all the people were getting the tote bag, guide book & 2 oat milk pack. Tot of seeing muji tote bag, indeed it was, but another kind of tote bag with the compatibility for screenprinting. Thks for the complimentary mint ice-cream biscuit whereby I went back for it after having my mains. For the ice-cream booth only opened at certain hours. It had been the longest time since had eaten it ❤

Nice art gallery along the river! Not that big inside but it’s very peaceful and has a cute little shop. Went for a tour which was very informative and got to have a look at the print equipment downstairs which was really interesting. It was fascinating being able to walk about where the artists are usually working and see how paper is made. They had a free activity on that day where we could make our own little pieces of art which was cool, the staff were really helpful.

Joined one of the guided tours (foc) and it was really enjoyable! I do apologise for not getting the tour guide's name but he really knew a lot about the artists and the history of STPI. Definitely worth the visit if you're in the area and have an hour to spare.

The Singapore Tyler Print Museum (STPI) is one of a kind. It collaborates with emerging and established artists around the world to create artwork. These artists actually reside in the museum during the entire process, working with the print and paper makers residing at STPI to create an exhibit. Other than admiring the current exhibit, the public (both adults and children) can also sign up for various printing workshops. There are a wide range of workshops that are suitable for both amateurs and serious art students.

Bright, well-lit and spacious art gallery located on the second floor of 41 Robertson Quay. The STPI focuses on artwork created on paper and prints, and they have exhibitions featuring contemporary artists from all over the world. Entry is free. I went to the exhibition "Playing God in an Art Lab" by Geraldine Javier and was pretty impressed by her use woodblock, lithography and screen print to produce pictures of skeletons amidst flora and fauna. I'm not exactly an art critic, but I liked the exhibit and will definitely be popping by to see what other things they have on. Check out their website before heading down - great place to bring a date, as you can go for a coffee after at any one of the little cafes along Robertson Quay. The STPI also offers workshops each month for screen-printing, monoprinting life drawings and 3D papermaking, offering something interesting to take up.