How did minimART come about?
Being artists ourselves, we know that affordability is essential when it comes to putting ourselves in the market. minimART was inspired by artistic platforms we came across in Malaysia, Japan and Australia. We realized that Singapore didn’t have an affordable showcase platform for budding local artists, thus minimART was born.

How do you feel about the local art scene?
There’s a pool of growing talent in Singapore waiting to be unleashed. However, these artists need the support of our community to reach their full potential.

Where do you see Singapore on the international art scene?
In terms of presence, I’d say Singapore is doing relatively well. Our local artists have had their work featured in internationally acclaimed auction houses such as Jason Wee’s “Captain’s log: The coast of Japan” at Christie’s in 2009, and Genevieve Chua’s ‘“Stand Guard for Our Motherland” at Sotheby’s in 2011.

How will minimART help budding local artists?
minimART provides budding artists with a platform to be discovered by showcasing their work for sale and allowing them to experiment with new ideas. It also serves as a support network for local artists to be nurtured and encourages creativity.

minimART 2012 is on April 7-8 at The Substation.