Say hello to our panel of judges for the DAS Art Competition 2025,
each with a wealth of experience and a shared passion for the arts.
Kavita Issar Batra
Singapore-based artist Kavita Issar Batra draws inspiration from the unnoticed often discarded fragments of nature and urban life encountered during her daily walks. Born in the Himalayas and trained in the UK and Singapore, her practice blends photography, printmaking, painting, and assemblage.
Using her iPhone, she captures spontaneous moments, fallen leaves, wire, petals, bark, preserving their raw, unaltered beauty. These become the foundation for process-led works exploring transience, decay, and renewal. Her intuitive use of layering, erosion, and natural elements reflects the rhythms of time and nature.
Kavita invites viewers to pause, observe, and find meaning in the overlooked. Her work celebrates the quiet poetry of everyday surroundings and the beauty of impermanence.
S Sunitha Pillay
With over 11 years of teaching experience in both primary and secondary schools, Ms. Sunitha Pillay is a passionate art educator who nurtures creativity and expression in young learners. Beyond the classroom, she has contributed to the arts community as a guest lecturer and mentor at LASALLE College of the Arts, guiding aspiring designers and artists.
Her artistic journey has gained both local and international recognition. Her designs were showcased at Singapore Fashion Week and Asia Fashion Future in 2015, and she was featured in Tamil Murasu the same year. She represented Singapore at the ASEAN Startup Accelerator in 2017, both as a participant and later as a judge, and was highlighted among the Top 10 in Asia Designers International Magazine in 2017 and 2018. Most recently, her artwork was exhibited at A_edge 2024, underscoring her continued relevance and innovation in the art world.
Mr Guillaume Sachet
DAS Committee Member, Finance and Investment Committee, Fundraising Committee, and Programme and Services Committee
Guillaume has more than 25 years of experience in the Tech, Financial Services and Government sector. Prior to joining KPMG as a Partner, he was the Head of Strategy at Mediacorp where he drove digital transformation, innovation and investments between 2012 and 2017. He was subsequently appointed Head of Social to manage social media and digital marketing activities. Prior to Mediacorp, Guillaume was a Partner with the strategy practice of Accenture, responsible for Telecom, Media and Tech strategy clients across Southeast Asia.
Over the years, he has developed deep digital and customer experience expertise across the APAC region. Recognised as a thought leader in the tech industry, Guillaume is a regular speaker and writer. In particular, he wrote more than 20 articles and white papers on tech and innovation for various organizations and publications.
Felicia Chan
First Vice President & Head of Group Art, Group Strategic Communications and Brand, UOB
Based in Singapore, Felicia Chan is the First Vice President and Head of Group Art at United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB), where she leads initiatives that merge art, branding, and strategic communications to create meaningful impact. With a career spanning leadership roles at DesignSingapore Council, Sentosa Leisure Group (Mount Faber Leisure Group), the Singapore Economic Development Board, and Times Publishing Limited (Educational Technologies), Felicia brings extensive expertise across the creative and corporate sectors.
Her robust skill set encompasses public relations, corporate communications, strategy, business development, and event management, reflecting her ability to bridge creative vision with strategic direction.
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