Melissa Tan unveils Paving Paradise, a monumental installation, at the Singapore Pavilion at Expo 2025, Osaka, in collaboration with Ron Tu (Auxilio Studio). Running from 13 Apr to 13 Oct 2025, Paving Paradise situates itself within Chapter 2 of the Singapore pavilion interior experience, alongside the engaging artworks of Ashley Yeo, Zul Mahmod and acclaimed animation filmmakers, Jerrold Chong & Mark Wee
Paving Paradise reflects the constant upkeep of Singapore’s everchanging urban landscape. The restructuring of our city reflects the restructuring of our policies to mitigate the threats of urbanization, highlighting our dream to transform Singapore into a City in Nature. Our desire to develop harmoniously with the flora and fauna takes shape through our city features such as roads, pathways and bridges which cater for people and animals alike, connecting green spaces within our urban environment.