KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 -- A Singaporean artist who uses a power-washer to turn dirt-streaked surfaces into public art has reportedly been flooded with offers after rail operator SMRT erased his work near Mountbatten MRT station.

Singapore's The Straits Times reported that Marcus Pang, 24, who runs Gazing Power Wash full-time, received about 20 business inquiries after the incident went viral on June 5, compared with one inquiry every week or two previously.

"I have not gone too far in finalising collaborations yet because my Instagram, my e-mail, even my WhatsApp is in total chaos. I am still filtering them," he was quoted as saying.

Asked how he felt when the artwork was erased, Pang reportedly said: "I was upset. I stood there for a go...