About Art Encounters

Launched in partnership with Singapore Tourism Board in 2020, Art Encounters is a presentation series capturing the art-making process within repurposed shipping containers. Functioning as a mobile studio and gallery, the containers have travelled to unique sites all around Singapore, enlivening precincts with showcases of diverse artists and mediums. For its fourth edition from May to June 2021, Art Encounters spotlighted the wonderful world of textile art at Marina Central, with a pop-up free weaving studio and commissioned textile artworks. Read more about the fourth edition and the artists featured here.

In keeping with the exhibition’s focus on sustainability, this fundraiser invites you to take home limited-edition memorabilia from the exhibition! Choose from an array of crochet vessels featured in Kelly Limerick’s upcycled yarn bomb installation Vessels, or one-of-a-kind tapestries collectively woven by visitors on a traditional floor loom under the guidance of artist Natalia Tan.
All items are available for purchase under a pay-as-you-wish model, with proceeds going towards Art Outreach’s community outreach, education and public programmes.

Vessels was a commissioned art installation by Kelly Limerick that transformed crochet items like baskets and sling pouches into a cluster of organic forms, to serve as an ornamental jacket for the containers. Each vessel was handmade by Kelly and her team of 87 volunteers, using 100% recycled Eco Solution Q Fibre Yarn generously sponsored by Shaw Contract Asia.

See available Vessels at a glance

Approximate Dimensions

Small Bowl

13–18cm L x 13–18cm W x 7–9 H cm

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Large Bowl

21–27cm L x 21–27cm W x 11–13 H cm

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Basket

17–22cm L x 17–22cm W x 12–14cm H

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Sling Bag

9–14cm L x 15–18cm W x 15-18cm H

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Purse
13cm L x 8cm W x 2cm H

These eclectic tapestries were collectively woven by visitors on a traditional floor loom in a pop-up free-weaving studio under the guidance of artist-curator Natalia Tan. Visitors were asked to weave their heartfelt wishes into the tapestry, which stands as a testament to the joy of weaving and the coming together of the community.

From displaying them on your wall to beautifying your living space as a table runner or sofa throw, the tapestries are multifunctional and have different patterns on them!

 *Selected pieces will be showcased in an upcoming exhibition and available to ship after January 2022

Order Form

​Terms & Conditions​

1. An invoice will be emailed to you within 5 working days with payment instructions. Please check your junk/spam mailbox if you do not hear from us.

2. Orders will be shipped within 5 working days after payment is received.

3. We appreciate your patience as our team will be processing your orders manually on a first-come, first-served basis.

4. Submission of form does not guarantee purchase of the item, which depends on stock availability

5. You are encouraged to list alternative colour choices in the event your selected colour is out of stock

6. Orders cannot be amended or cancelled once a payment has been made. 

7. Please be aware the item(s) you receive may vary slightly from the product photo due to their handmade nature. Small imperfections can be expected, but are part of their natural charm and uniqueness. All items have gone through quality checks and no refunds will be processed.

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Available Vessels at a Glance