Outram Park MRT Artwork Panels – “Mata-mata” by Hafiz Osman | Supplied by TECO

Area: 160 m² | Year of Completion: 2020

Project Overview

Artwork Introduction

Taiwan Enamelware Co., Ltd. is proud to have manufactured and supplied the artistic vitreous enamel panels for the “Mata-mata” public art installation at Outram Park MRT Station (TE17) on Singapore’s Thomson-East Coast Line.

Created by Singaporean artist Hafiz Osman, this artwork presents a community-generated map of Outram Park, composed of traced drawings based on photos submitted by residents. The final composition reflects the area’s architectural heritage and cultural memory, including landmarks like the Singapore General Hospital, Cantonment Complex, and the former Outram Prison.

About the Artist & Concept

The artist invited local community members to participate by contributing meaningful photographs of the neighbourhood. These photos were transformed into traced drawings and composed into a large-format map-like artwork. The piece represents diverse perspectives and the evolving identity of Outram Park.

Material & Manufacturing

Silkscreen Printed Vitreous Enamel Panels

The completed drawings were silkscreen-printed onto high-performance vitreous enamel panels, providing a long-lasting medium that enhances both aesthetics and functionality in high-traffic spaces.

Key Features of TECO Enamel Panels

🔥 Non-combustible and certified fire-rated
🌊 Corrosion-resistant – ideal for humid and coastal environments
🛡️ Scratch-resistant and abrasion-resistant – built for high-contact public areas
🧼 Smooth, graffiti-resistant surface – easy to clean and maintain
☀️ UV-resistant & colourfast – retains vibrancy for decades

Application Zones

Concourse art wall
Escalator wall (left, middle, right sections)

TECO’s Contribution to Public Infrastructure Art

This project highlights TECO’s commitment to combining artistic innovation with durable architectural solutions, supporting Singapore’s Art-in-Transit initiative.

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Top-View of Public Art Installation
Bird's-eye view of the public art panels along the upper concourse at Outram Park MRT.

Close-Up of Vitreous Enamel Panels
Detailed view of TECO’s enamel panels showcasing line art and texture clarity.

Art in Transit Wall Display
Wall filled with community-based illustrations as part of the Art in Transit initiative.

Pearls Centre Illustration Panel
Panel featuring Pearls Centre and surrounding buildings in line-drawing style.

Escalator Wall – Community Art Montage
The Mata-mata artwork panels at Outram Park MRT’s escalator zone feature a detailed montage of community life, street signs, and cultural icons. Silkscreen printed on TECO vitreous enamel panels.

Escalator Wall Overview
Wide shot of the escalator area featuring Mata-mata artwork panels with local landmarks.

Community Map Panel – Left View
Left side of the community-generated map artwork at Outram Park MRT, featuring local landmarks and cultural icons.

Community Map Panel – Right View
Right section of the enamel artwork panels at Outram Park MRT, displaying details from local architecture and stories.

Street Life Artwork on Concourse Wall
Depiction of urban street life including traffic signs, pigeons, and a food cart on enamel panels by TECO.

Barber Pole & Gate Panels
Concourse wall panels featuring barber pole and sliding gate motifs, printed on vitreous enamel.

Duck Illustrations on Enamel Panels
A sequence of duck illustrations printed on vitreous enamel at Outram Park MRT.

Illustration of a vintage public payphone on vitreous enamel panel at Outram Park MRT Station, part of the Mata-mata artwork series by Hafiz Osman.
A vintage payphone drawn in black ink style on a TECO-supplied vitreous enamel panel at Outram Park MRT. Part of the “Mata-mata” public art installation.