Usually sewn on fashion apparels including handbags and dresses, sequins have found new purpose and use on paintings by emerging Singaporean artist, Simon Lim.  In his latest art exhibition at the SOCIETE GENERALE Private Banking Gallery at Alliance Française de Singapour from 2-16 August 2011, Simon deliberately uses sequins in his artworks as he is inspired by the intricate beading work of his Peranakan heritage plus it is his intention to put the spotlight on the buildings. The exhibition is held in conjunction with Singapore’s National Day at the Alliance Française de Singapour. Simon’s theory is that architecture tends to traditionally be a subject that men are drawn to, so he wanted to also get women to appreciate them as artistic forms.  Hence, what better way than to "dress up" the buildings with sequins that may form a subtle connection with women who are already used to sequins in fashion.