Capturing the everyday rhythms and evolving character of Mountbatten, A Shared Mountbatten brings together the places, people, food, nature and familiar sights that shape the neighbourhood. Moving between memories of the past and experiences of the present, the mural reflects how the neighbourhood has evolved over time, while celebrating the connections, and sense of belonging that continue to define it.

Inspired by stories and memories gathered from residents through oral interviews and community story prompts, the mural weaves together recurring impressions of Mountbatten, from its changing landscape and the meeting of old and new, to familiar food, greenery and everyday encounters. Above all, it celebrates the people and relationships at the heart of the neighbourhood, bringing individual recollections together into a shared portrait of Mountbatten.

This programme is part of HAN@Mountbatten, presented by Arts House Group and supported by the National Heritage Board, as part of Heritage Activation Nodes. 

Details:

Spray Paint on Wall
20 m x 2 m 
2026

Location:

Mountbatten Community Club, 87 Jalan Satu, Singapore 390087 
Sheltered Walkway Wall along Jalan Satu

Explore how residents' memories inspired details in the artwork. 

The People

What do you hope never changes about Mountbatten?

•         "The warmth don't change... Kampong Spirit... even though we don’t know them, they will say "hi", "good morning"."- Iris Tay, Long-time Resident of Mountbatten

Listen to the audio recording here. 

What does Mountbatten remind you of?

•        "It's a very cosy estate, very small. We know each other well. We walk around downstairs, it's sort of like you bring back the kampong style many years ago....we gather at the mamak shop, we gather at the 4D shop, we gather at the hawker centre." - Hue Kor, Resident of Mountbatten for 9 years

Listen to the audio recording here.

The Food

What is your favourite memory of Mountbatten?

•         "Dining at the Hawker Centre. I have lots of favourite dishes. I like the laska, lor mee, lontong, char kuey teow, bak but teh." - Irene, Resident of Mountbatten for 4 years, who used to live near Old Airport Road Hawker Centre when she was younger. 

Listen to the audio recording here.

The Old & The New

What does Mountbatten remind you of?

•         "Reminds me of my childhood friends, we will always hangout around the playground." - Jackie, Resident of Mountbatten for 28 years

Listen to the audio recording here.

Are there any places that feel important to you and your family?"

•         "When we were staying at Dakota Crescent, there used to be a playground there, a very iconic one, me and my friends used to hang out there and play." - Jackie, Resident of Mountbatten for 28 years

Listen to the audio recording here.

The Places

 

What do you like in your playground?

•         "In my playground, I like the slides and park." - Mia, Resident of Mountbatten for 5 years

Listen to the audio recording here.

Which is your favourite playground here?

•         "The Aeroplane playground." - Yeo Yeo, Resident of Mountbatten for 4 years

Listen to the audio recording here.

 

Are there any places or buildings in Mountbatten that feel important to you or your family?

•         "I would say the park connectors. They provide my family with a nice space to unwind after a long day — whether it’s going for an evening walk, jogging, cycling, or simply enjoying some fresh air together after a heavy dinner." - Esther Ong, Resident of Mountbatten 

Get to know Iefa Shamsir and Shah Rizzal and how they brought residents' stories to life in the mural. 

Iefa Shamsir

Iefa Shamsir of Studio Supersegak is an artist-printmaker and educator whose graphic, pattern-rich work spans posters, illustrations and murals, including community printmaking programmes for museums and schools.

Reflections on the mural: 

•         “Working from the initial concept to the community engagement session shifted my understanding of what makes Mountbatten meaningful. While I expected landmarks to be important to residents, it was the everyday routines, familiar characters and small moments that often carried greater personal significance. The engagement session was meaningful because it opened the project to many different perspectives and forms of input. Seeing residents’ thoughts translated into drawings and visual responses gave us tangible material to work with as we developed the mural composition.”

Shah Rizzal

Shah Rizzal is a graffiti artist whose work pairs the raw energy of the street with a more poetic approach to communicating culture and emotion.

Reflections on the mural: 

•         “Mountbatten holds a deeply personal place in my artistic journey. Between 2002 and 2009, I was a student at LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts, where Goodman Road became part of my everyday life. I remember walking across to the hawker centre opposite the old campus, sharing meals and conversations, and wandering along the river whenever I needed to clear my mind. Those simple walks became moments to observe, reflect and find inspiration. Years later, I return to Mountbatten not as a student, but as an artist working alongside its residents on a mural. Listening to their stories brings my own memories back to life—the old campus, Old Airport Road, familiar streets and the everyday places that shaped my connection to this neighbourhood. Through the mural, our memories come together. It becomes a shared canvas where the past meets the present, celebrating what has been while creating space for what is yet to come. We remember, we paint, and together, we pave the future."