[1][2][3][4] Contrary to the famous belief[citation needed], Iskandar's early works was first made in the teacher training college instead of Japan.
"[citation needed] Iskandar grew up at Kampong Chantek at Bukit Timah and studied at Victoria School.
A hugely influential instructor-mentor, Iskandar occupies a pivotal place in Singapore's modern ceramics art history.
The characteristic features of Iskandar's works include tactile, rich surfaces, use of twigs as embellishments, use of Southeast Asian motifs and Jawi calligraphy, use of Iskandar Blue, his one-hand technique and local clay, his admiration of Japanese ceramics aesthetics and philosophy (e.g. Mingei Craft Movement).
Over the last two decades, he has taken 200 disciples to Japan to nurture their interest in ceramic art and given them a chance to experience Japanese culture.
[9] In 2015, Iskandar was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun (Gold Rays with Rosette) from the Emperor of Japan, "in recognition of his significant contributions towards the cultural exchange and mutual understanding through the pottery between Japan and Singapore"[6] Iskandar is married to Saleha bte Amir and they have a son and daughter.