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In the ship\u2019s souvenir shops, a collection of Singapore-inspired merchandise is on display, from Mickey ears adorned with local floral motifs to batik-patterned teacups.<\/p>\n
The collection is anchored by a painting by local visual artist Danielle Tay.<\/p>\n
Her work reimagines the story behind Singapore\u2019s name. In the piece, Mickey sets out on a quest for the fabled lion, while Goofy appears in a lion costume, clutching a durian.<\/p>\n
\u201cI felt a great responsibility to really respect the iconic characters and wanted to bring to life their personality traits, because they are so well known and so loved by everyone,\u201d said Ms Tay.<\/p>\n
\u201cI do hope that those traits will shine through, even though I’ve also added my own fresh twist and take on the characters.<\/p>\n
\u201cI also really wanted to make sure that I foregrounded a lot of the Singapore touchpoints, so you’ll see our flora and fauna because Singapore is known for its lush greenery.\u201d<\/p>\n
She described the collaboration as surreal, given the brand\u2019s significance in her childhood.<\/p>\n
“I hope that people from around the world who see my artwork will feel that Singapore is a place which is very vibrant and there are a lot of layers to it,\u201d Ms Tay noted.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would love for them to look beyond the surface and discover all the rich traditions, heritage and unique visual flavour of our city.\u201d<\/p>\n
She said such projects make local art more accessible while creating opportunities to share Singapore stories on a global stage.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur local stories can be shared with lots of people in a way that is accessible and exciting, and it\u2019s wonderful for people to see that global branding and heritage can coexist in a very natural way,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n