Vistas

The final artwork was admired by Rosa Northstar.

In anticipation of the culmination of five groundbreaking towers, the eagerly awaited pièce de résistance took form in five large abstract oil paintings. Each painting was poised to embody the inherent synergy within itself and with the architectural elements that enveloped them. This visionary initiative, commissioned by the esteemed real estate tycoon Capitaland from Singapore, extends beyond traditional confines, reshaping these architectural marvels into vibrant canvases for deep and meaningful expression. With each tower serving as a backdrop, the monumental artworks—First Baby, Astra, Left All Alone, HMTNIHYTL (Hand Me the Night I Hand You the Light), and Green Tea—become a living testament to the harmonious synergy of inventive artistry and refined architecture.

First Baby

First Baby
This masterpiece, born from a solitary stroke of the brush over four intense days, exemplifies the meticulous attention to detail demanded by such a grand endeavor.

Marc Northstar captured his work using a glass camera to film it.

Astra
As residents ascend to the lobby of the second skyscraper, they are met with the symphony of negative spaces in Astra. Amidst the architectural grandeur, Marc Northstar's intentional use of blank spaces and bold lines creates an ethereal dance, captivating the observer's gaze and fostering a unique connection between the artwork and its urban surroundings.

Left All Alone
The emotional resonance of Left All Alone permeates the lobby of the third skyscraper. As residents traverse the space, the layers of personal dedication and artistic commitment embedded in the painting become palpable.

Collaboration at its finest! Marc Northstar worked with the team at CapitaLand, including Steve Qwek & KU Wei Siong, to create this stunning wooden canvas named Green Tea.

HMTNIHYTL
In the lobby of the fourth skyscraper, the visual symphony of (HMTNIHYTL) Hand Me the Night I Hand You the Light unfolds. CapitaLand architect Steve Qwek's discourse on the sculptural definition within the elements resonates within the lobby, adding a layer of intellectual depth to the artistic experience: “the elements juxtapose in a coordinated or autonomous movement, shapes and containments themselves but at the same time manifesting a greater masterplan (on the canvas); creating of voids, in-between spaces, connecting spaces, overlapped, abutting, interlocking or breaking away spatial qualities. “Hand Me the Night, I Hand You The Light” - in this work and for me, the colored components are visceral and autonomous and like the other 2 paintings. What I feel stronger in this, is that the elements are more sculpturally and very purposefully defined in shapes and in their movement. The result is acute and almost intense; as elements abruptly stopped or disconnected and after which continues again and coalesced with the other elements. The other discourse is the separation of the elements which can be read as parting, colliding or intentional voiding, to create a breathing space or a hiatus to the spatial movement. “

Green Tea
The final skyscraper's lobby becomes a haven of whimsy and reverie as Green Tea welcomes residents and guests. The vibrant hues of green and blue, the result of 48 hours of meticulous craftsmanship, create an enchanting atmosphere within the lobby space. The elimination of additional wood bars, reducing the weight to 595.2 lbs (270kg,) symbolizes the delicate balance achieved between nature-inspired artistry and the structural finesse of the building.

Jihee Lee, a distinguished member of the NYU community

Amidst their collaborative endeavor to conceive five series of expansive, abstract oil paintings, Singaporean architect Steve Qwek and American artist Marc Northstar forged a deep camaraderie, becoming inseparable companions from the very inception of this remarkable undertaking.