08/08/2026
🇸🇬 A National Day Special 🌺
Singapore has always been a meeting point of cultures, shaped by influences from across Southeast Asia.
This National Day, we’re celebrating that cultural mix through a contemporary take on batik inspired art.
Real pressed orchids and flowers become the motifs, while gold linework, curling tendrils and isen, the tiny dots and details found in Javanese batik, bring each composition together.
Not traditional batik, but a botanical interpretation of its beautiful visual language.
Inspired by our region. Reimagined in Singapore.
Make sure you have these materials.
When arranging your artwork, avoid placing pressed flowers too close to the edges.
Step 1: Arrange the pressed flowers to your liking.
Step 2: Using a toothpick, apply a small amount of glue and gently secure each flower in place.
Step 3: Using the gold metallic marker, carefully outline each flower to create a batik-inspired effect.
Step 4: Connect the flowers by drawing flowing stems between them.
Step 5: Add more tendrils and decorative details to fill the empty spaces and complete your composition.
Step 6: Add isen — dot along the stems and around the florals to add texture and detail.
Fun Fact: In Javanese batik, isen (or isen-isen) refers to the small decorative filler details — such as dots, fine lines and tiny patterns — used within or around larger motifs.
Step 7: Place your finished artwork into the wooden frame. Remember to remove the protective film from both sides of the transparent panel before framing.
And you’re done! ✨
Your very own batik-inspired pressed flower artwork is ready to take home.
