A pure love for basketball and the NBA is the basis of Spanish artist Edgar Plan’s Game On showcase at Funan. Scattered throughout the mall are NBA-inspired sculptures of legendary basketball icons such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and LeBron James—all in the style of Plan’s whimsical ‘Lil’ Heroes’ characters.
We’re sure that basketball fans will enjoy identifying each player by their quirky expressions, jersey numbers, and even choice of footwear! For example, the Michael Jordan-inspired sculpture features a character with his tongue out, and we’re told that this is something Jordan does during games.
And if you take a jaunt through BLAXK by ActionCity, you’ll get to see the artist’s signature ‘Lil’ Heroes’ art collectables, some of his sketches, and the Singapore-exclusive collectable. What’s cool is that each Saturday at Funan, there’s a basketball hoop-shooting competition where visitors stand a chance to win Edgar Plans merch.
Organised by Art with Love, Game On runs at Funan till 16 July 2023.
Plan’s Michael Jackson-inspired statue, which is located near Butter Bean at Funan.(Left) Plan’s tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers during his career. (Right) Plan’s tribute to Earvin “Magic” Johnson, whose playstyle helped to define the Los Angeles Lakers’ “Showtime”.Located in Funan’s main atrium are Plans’ tributes to Larry Bird (left) and LeBron James (right). The atrium is also where visitors can partake in the Shoot & Score Game On basketball shooting challenge on Saturdays till 24 June 2023–check out @awl.artwithlove on Instagram to learn more!A look at Plans’ whimsical sketches inside BLAXK by ActionCity, which depict stylised basketballs and the artist’s ‘Lil’ Heroes’ characters.Edgar Plans, I Love This Game, 2022, Mixed media on Canvas, 150cm x 150cm. Style-wise, the contemporary Spanish-born artist is inspired by the likes of Jean Michel Basquiat, Paul Klee, Keith Haring, and Takashi Murakami.(Left) On display is some Edgar Plans merch, which was created for the NBA’s 75th anniversary in 2022. (Right) An Edgar Plans collectable exclusive to the Singapore market.
