About us

Gingerlily Art began as a family dream, rooted in a shared love for creativity and quality. During Singapore’s circuit breaker period, Janet Ang and her father-in-law, Simon Privett, noticed that while the city was full of Singapore-themed souvenirs, truly special, high-quality pieces were hard to come by. They longed for products that captured Singapore’s charm with real artistry and care.

Simon Privett specialises in pen and ink washes and watercolour. His paintings are inspired by the street scenes and buildings old and new from around the world. The heritage architecture of South East Asia juxtaposed with the iconic city skyline makes Singapore a source of much inspiration and home from home. Simon is self taught, finding more time to travel and paint after retiring from the English Bar where he was known for his caricatures.

With Janet’s vision and Simon’s artistic talent, Gingerlily Art blossomed into a brand that celebrates Singapore through beautifully crafted lifestyle items—each adorned with hand-drawn illustrations of the many iconic shophouses, Boat quay, Marina Bay Sands and of course the Raffles Hotel. From trays to memory boxes, from plates to coasters and more, every product is designed to be a meaningful keepsake or gift. Occasionally, we also commission local artists to add fresh perspectives to their collection and support the local community. 

At its heart, Gingerlily Art remains a family endeavor, creating with love, passion, and a deep appreciation for Singapore’s rich culture. Our slogan 'With Love from Singapore" is an excellent summary of our story.