MUHAMMAD KHAIRUL BIN ASMI

When Khairul is not drawing comics, he would be creating mesmerizing artworks of bridges and other architectural forms. He employs precise line work and play up on the contrast of light & shadow.

In 1928 Bukit Pasoh, Khairul captures the vibrancy of a conserved shophouse through bold colour and luminous contrast. His acrylic work glows with deep blues and golden yellows, suggesting the warmth of evening light spilling through patterned windows. The painting radiates a sense of quiet nostalgia and renewal — where history stands illuminated in the heart of the modern city.

Named after the pasohs – large earthen jars once made there – Bukit Pasoh is lined with elegant 1920s shophouses built by wealthy Peranakan families. Their colourful tiles, carved plasterwork and ornate details reflect a mix of Chinese, Malay and European influences that shaped Singapore’s early streetscape.