Dyn (Safaruddin Bin Abdul Hamid)
A fine arts major, Dyn obtained a Diploma from LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts, Bachelor’s Degree from RMIT and a Master’s Degree from Open University. He has exhibited in solo exhibitions since 2005, some recent ones being Dress Up(2017) and The Ghost And The Shell (2015).
His diverse collaborations in group exhibi- tions include Surface of Temporary Autonomy, at Alliance Francaise De Singa- pour (2006) and Singapore Democratic Art at IKEA Singapore (2008).
He is also a recipient of the Winston Oh Travel Scholarship in 2002 and 2004 and The Della Butcher Award (Certificate of Merit) in 2003.
Artwork Description
Sultan Mosque
Sultan Mosque is about how the artist sees the Sultan Mosque in simple shapes and colours. When he reminisces about the mosque, he mainly remembers distinctive silhouettes and certain structural parts. Therefore, he depicted the mosque in different parts with a contrasting colour schemes that gives it a POP-looking vibe. The colours chosen are personal to him, from the memories he has.