Track down these beautiful art pieces in MRT stations around Singapore

MRT STATION Bartley

One-cent coins are a rare sight in Singapore these days but at Bartley MRT station, you'll find 164,800 of them encased in laminated glass panels. The coins come in varying shades of bronze and catch the eye even from afar. Up close, you can't help but wonder how much money is stuck in the wall. Even though the authorities have stopped minting one-cent coins, they are still legal tender so count away. Pro-tip: at the station entrances, you can also find five and 10-cent coins printed on the glass panels.

THE ARTIST Besides creating this site-specific installation, Jane Lee is also known for her paintings and innovative use of materials for her art. She won several awards and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts.

MRT STATION Paya Lebar (Circle Line)

This bright and cheery piece traces the development around Paya Lebar from rural kampong to satellite town. Try to spot the pictographic symbols of stacked pigs, community tap, low-flying plane from the former Paya Lebar Airport and iconic post office building.

 THE ARTIST Esteemed Singaporean contemporary artist Salleh Japar is a senior lecturer at LASALLE College of the Arts. In 2001, he represented Singapore in the prestigious Venice Biennale.

MRT STATION Hillview 

These eight photographs show the remains of the KTM railway line that used to run through the Hillview and Bukit Timah area. They feature the bridge near the MRT station, the steel truss bridge near the Rail Mall, as well as the railway tracks that were left on all three bridges in the area. Admire the photographic work and go out and explore these landmarks for yourself once you head out of the station.

THE ARTIST Darren Soh is a landscape and architectural photographer who works with clients from around the world. He's held solo exhibitions in various venues around Singapore such as the Esplanade.

MRT STATION Bras Basah

This series of 29 video cycles is screened at 7.29pm sharp over at Bras Basah MRT station on the Circle Line on the day. It runs for a total of 29 minutes and is packed with 29 riddles for you to solve. What's with all the fuss over the number 29? The Circle Line has 29 stations. Whoa.

THE ARTIST Utilising graphics and videos to question the notion of reality, Tan Kai Syng's artistic progression has evolved from painting to media art and digital platforms.

MRT STATION Little India

Influenced by traditional Indian folk art, this artwork aims to evoke memories of Little India’s past and at the same time, celebrate the distinctiveness of Indian culture in modern-day Singapore.

THE ARTIST As a visual artist, S. Chandrasekaran works across different disciplines and mediums including performance art that incorporates the biological sciences.

MRT STATION Promenade (Circle Line)

It's hard to miss this sculpture even when you are rushing to switch trains at Promenade MRT station. The huge shimmery water droplets create a kaleidoscope of light on the floors, walls and ceilings, reflecting the interaction between people and society, day and night, sky and water.

THE ARTIST Alvin Tan, Melvin Chee, Jackson Tan and William Chan make up :phunk, a contemporary, multi-disciplinary art and design collective based in Singapore. Their artistic approach focuses on experimenting with new approaches to visual expressions by constantly pushing the boundaries.

MRT STATION MacPherson (Downtown Line)

In this piece, ordinary words and phrases are used to create a larger-than-life typographical installation. Residents of the area shared their thoughts and daily sentiments on the community with the artist, and their statements are now plastered along the concourse in Singapore's four official – an expression of our diverse voices.

THE ARTIST Aminah engaged 27 MacPherson residents of different age groups and ethnicities during a National Day event in 2013 to develop the artwork.

MRT STATION Marina South Pier

Encapsulating the inspirations of 2,000 people in Singapore from different walks of life, this 80-square-metre mural consists of slabs of raw clay that were hand-painted and assembled to reflect Singapore's tapestry of life.

THE ARTIST Born in Romania, Delia Prvacki's body of work in Singapore includes solo thematic exhibitions and other commissions for public spaces such as the National Library, National University of Singapore and Tan Tock Seng Hospital.