Welcome to Singlish.

"Although the domain Singlish.org has existed for more than a decade, it doesn't always have content. But, it has always been clear to me, the stubborn owner and believer, that it should, if ever developed, be a site for 'Singapore-centric' materials. I think the bigger challenge is defining what should 'Singapore-centric' encompass. Perhaps it is safe to say that at least for the purpose of scoping out the works for this site, it means anything that is about Singapore and/or originating from Singapore. For the foreseeable future, Singlish.org will feature photographers and projects which fall roughly into this broad definition. But be warned: We live in a fast-changing(gosh I hate this cliché) world so click the reload button regularly for freshness lah!"

Tay Kay Chin

Projects

[ BOOK ] Chinatown by Sha Ying

China-born photographer Sha Ying moved to Singapore in the early 90s, after living in Tokyo and Hong Kong. Curious about his new home, he wandered the streets after work, using photography to try to know the place better. While fascinated by Singapore's multicultural society, Sha Ying was also particularly drawn to Chinatown. Now a Singapore Citizen, this is his first monograph.

DETAILS:
– 176 pages
– 260mm x 260mm(closed); 520mm x 260mm(open)
– 94 black & white images
– limited edition of 500 copies
– all individually signed and numbered
– hard cover
– introduction by 林仁余 Lim Jen Erh
– interview with Sha Ying by Tay Kay Chin
– self-published
– ISBN to come
– book to be released May 2019, along with an exhibition
– limited edition prints available

Interviews

In Conversation With Sha Ying

China-born photographer Sha Ying moved to Singapore in the early 90s, after living in Tokyo and Hong Kong. Curious about his new home, he wandered the streets after work, using photography to try to know the place better. While fascinated by Singapore's multicultural society, Sha Ying was also particularly drawn to Chinatown. Now a Singapore Citizen, this is his first monograph.

Limited Edition Prints

From Sha Ying's Chinatown project

A Barber’s Corner In Chinatown, Singapore 2001