HERE, THE FIVE FINALISTS TALK ABOUT THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THEIR ARTISTIC CREATIONS.

Stylist:

Kazuki Higashide

Creation:

City Ethnic

Inspiration: “Singapore’s diverse ethnic groups and cultures are each represented by the various colours in

this creation.”

Stylist:

Ryu Oba

Creation:

Modernical

Inspiration: “Time doesn’t stop for anyone, but beauty – and the emotions that it evokes – stays in people’s hearts.”

Stylist:

Koji Kawasaki

Creation:

Sea

Inspiration: “The beauty, calm and strength of the sea is expressed through my work.

For the hair, I drew inspiration from shells, waves and whirlpools.”

Stylist:

Lai Mei Jen

Creation:

Free Bird

Inspiration: “The concept of this design is a free bird, which represents ‘modern freedom’ both in life and art.”

Stylist:

Jason Tan

Creation:

Canyon of Life

Inspiration: “This creation is inspired by the Grand Canyon: The curls resemble the twining and winding canyon columns, which symbolise life’s twists and turns.”