Disney Cruise Line will showcase South-east Asia’s cultural and natural landscapes through the Disney Adventure’s new Local Artist Series, a programme featuring collaborations with regional artists.
The first artist in the series is Singapore-based visual artist Danielle Tay. Known for her nature-focused work, Tay has created a painting for display onboard the Disney Adventure that features Captain Mickey Mouse and friends arriving in Singapore. The artwork references Singapore’s environment and cityscape, including native wildlife, tropical plants, and local motifs.
The collaboration also includes an exclusive merchandise range available only on the Disney Adventure. The capsule collection features items such as tote bags, batik-print tea towels, plate sets and a lithograph of the original artwork.
Tay is known for incorporating botanical elements into her murals and illustrations. Her work has been shown in Singapore at venues including the Esplanade, OCBC Banking Hall and Chan Hori Contemporary, and is held in both private and corporate collections. She has previously completed commissions for brands including Meta, Starbucks, Shake Shack, CapitaLand, and the Singapore Tourism Board.
The Disney Adventure is Disney Cruise Line’s first ship to homeport in Asia, and will offer three- and four-night itineraries with days at sea only, and a range of onboard programming.
“It has been a joy and an honour to design this special collection for Disney Cruise Line. Growing up as a little girl, I was inspired by Disney’s stories and characters, so bringing that magic to life through my own artistic lens has been a dream come true. For this collection, I wanted to celebrate Singapore’s lush greenery and flora found in our garden city, and weave in everyday items that we come across in Singapore that reflect the vibrancy and whimsicality of our local culture. My hope is that each piece feels like a little adventure – a way for everyone to bring a bit of Singapore’s warmth and wonder home with them, just like Captain Mickey Mouse and friends discovering our tropical paradise,” said Tay.
