KONG KAI KEET

Frequently spotted diligently drawing in his sketchbook, Kai Keet creates animals, cartoon figures and portraits with very unique treatment. His signature style is to apply complex layers of texture and generous detailing. Kai Keet enjoys drawing line art of Singapore scenes in pencil, too.

The original mosque was built in 1824–1826 for Sultan Hussein Shah, but by the 1920s it had fallen into disrepair and was replaced with the present structure. Designed by Denis Santry of Swan & Maclaren, the mosque blends Islamic and Indian architectural elements, and its gold domes — ringed with glass bottle ends donated by community members — make it one of Singapore’s most beloved landmarks.