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Once Upon a Time

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:59:58 +0000

The Work

Artist:

Chong Fah Cheong

Patron:

National Library Board

currently in a public place?:

yes

First Placed in Singapore:

2012

Current Location:

Basement Garden, National Library Building

Label

Text of label:

not sure

entry:

According to the Straits Times story (by Cheryl Faith Wee) celebrating the fact that the pieces have been made accessible by the public,

"Once Upon A Time consists of four bronze statues of children sitting comfortably with books in hand, on marble bases shaped like animals or clouds. There are also five other marble sculptures in shapes such as a turtle and a fish.

Chong, 66, says he installed the marble bases 'in such a way that people can actually sit on them and read and be immersed in their own little world. I do not want to keep people away from my works'."

Begs the question of why the works were behind glass from 2005 to 2012. The garden was closed off to the public all this time.

Location Notes:

The works haven't moved, rather I didn't include them earlier as they were not very visible from the public areas of the National Library Building on Middle Road. According to the Straits Times of April 16, 2012, the works are now accessible. No explanation given for the change, but it is a welcome one. Fah Cheong's works are meant to be approached.

from the Points of View series

admin — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:45:10 +0000

The Work

Artist:

Tony Cragg

Patron:

OUB Bank

currently in a public place?:

yes

First Placed in Singapore:

2012

Current Location:

In front of the new OUB Centre

Label

Text of label:

No label as of yet

《水泡》Water Bubbles

admin — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 05:37:17 +0000

The Work

Artist:

Chua Boon Kee

Patron:

Surbana Corporation Pte Ltd

currently in a public place?:

yes

First Placed in Singapore:

2011

Current Location:

Clementi Mall, Clementi Central

entry:

Subject of a newspaper story in the Straits Times, dated June 8 2011. The patron has asked the sculptor to move three of the pieces from their current position, as it is feared they get too hot, and the public might burn themselves when touching them. The artist is unhappy about this. See our quick blog post on the subject.

Location Notes:

Not sure of the precise location at Clementi Mall. The disposition of the works around the area will be changed.

20 Tonnes

admin — Sat, 14 May 2011 09:18:09 +0000

The Work

Artist:

Han Sai Por

Patron:

National Museum of Singapore

currently in a public place?:

yes

First Placed in Singapore:

2002

Current Location:

in front of the National Museum of Singapore

Label

Text of label:

Han Sai Por

20 Tonnes
2002
3.2m L x 1.5m W x 2m H
Granite

{logo of the National Museum}

Sense Surround, #1, #2, #3, #4

admin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:40:40 +0000

The Work

Artist:

Anthony Poon 方谨顺

Patron:

St Regis Hotel

currently in a public place?:

yes

First Placed in Singapore:

2008

Current Location:

in front of the St Regis Hotel, Tanglin Road

Label

Text of label:

Each one of these four linked works have their own label:

Anthony Poon (1945 - 2006)
Title: Sense Surround #1
Medium: Painted Aluminium
Specially commissioned for the St Regis Hotel in 2006

Anthony Poon (1945 - 2006)
Title: Sense Surround #2
Medium: Painted Aluminium
Specially commissioned for the St Regis Hotel in 2006

Anthony Poon (1945 - 2006)
Title: Sense Surround #3
Medium: Painted Aluminium
Specially commissioned for the St Regis Hotel in 2006

Anthony Poon (1945 - 2006)
Title: Sense Surround #4
Medium: Painted Aluminium
Specially commissioned for the St Regis Hotel in 2006

entry:

I'll let this video by RedTaurus do the talking. Note, it also covers two other works at the St Regis, a Botero (since removed) and Li Chen's Dragon-Riding Bodhisattva.

Root 2

admin — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 03:58:34 +0000

The Work

Artist:

Min Chen

Patron:

Institute of Technical Education

currently in a public place?:

yes

First Placed in Singapore:

1997

Current Location:

ITE Headquarters off Dover Rd

Label

Text of label:

Root 2

by Min Chen

Inspired by the Artist's explorations in Origami, the Art of Paperfolding, the central focus of this stainless steel sculpture, of approximately 5000kg in weight and 8.2m in height, is a cube with every two of its adjacent faces connected by a series of radiating planes. These plans form three interlocking wheels, the sizes of which vary as a function of the square root of two.

The mathematical concept of Root 2 is used to signify the infinite changes in modenr technology, the infinite creativity in technical education and infinite expansion of human potential through technical training. These, as symbolized by the three interrelated wheels, represent a flexible and relevant ITE.

Root 2 was officially unveiled on
19 january 1997 by
Mr Eric Gwee Tech Hai, Chairman, Board of Governors,
Institute of Technical Education

Friendship

admin — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:30:01 +0000

The Work

Artist:

artist unknown

Patron:

Youth Olympic Games 2010 - Made possible with sponsorship from Deloitte

currently in a public place?:

yes

First Placed in Singapore:

2010

Current Location:

Youth Olympic Park, Marina Bay

Label

Text of label:

[Singapore 2010 logo] Friendship

"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part,"
- Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympic Games

This installation is made up of photos of more than 3,000 athletes who formed lasting friendships through Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games. These athletes competed in 26 Olympic sports and participated in a Culture and Education Programme. Through the 12 days of the Games, atheletes learned about and expressed the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect.

These photos, contributed by a group of young volunteer photographers, capture the inspiring and memorable moments experienced by the athletes.

Made possible with sponsorship from Deloitte.

entry:

This is a mural that forms part of the decoration at the Youth Olympic Park. I was hesitating about including it, but clearly it is meant to last as long as the park. There are other elements to include, but I had a decent photo of the "photolandscape" mural. Artist not credited, though the individual photographers are credited in a label attached to the work.

Progressive Flow

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:45:00 +0000

The Work

Artist:

Han Sai Por

Patron:

Singapore Labour Foundation

currently in a public place?:

yes

First Placed in Singapore:

2004

Current Location:

One Marina Boulevard, corner of Marina Blvd and Collyer Quay

Label

Text of label:

Artist: Han Sai Por (b. 1943)
Title & Year: Progressive Flow (2004)
Medium: Granite
Stone sizes: 2.3(w) x 2.3(h) x 1.2(d) m ~ 2.3(w) x 0.7(h) x 1.0(d) m

Commissioned by Singapore Labour Foundation

Cultural Medallion winner Han Sai Por is recognised as one of Singapore's foremost sculptors, noted for her works in stone. These six solid granite blocks weight no less than 55 tons, yet in Han's hands, they curve and flow with a rhythmic grace.

Voids and gaps between the blocks allow people to walk through, around and in-between the artwork - it is a spatial play that encourages viewers to join in and participate. Even the wave-like blocks are positioned for people to enjoy as resting places and seats. Commissioned by SLF as an artwork for the public, these elements come together in a sculpture that invites interaction, exploration and discovery.

entry:

See more pictures at vrocampo's flickr stream, like this example.

Wind Arbor

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:57:38 +0000

The Work

Artist:

Ned Kahn

Patron:

Marina Bay Sands

Date Created:

28 April 2010

currently in a public place?:

yes

First Placed in Singapore:

2010

Current Location:

integrated into the western façade of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel atrium

Label

Text of label:

Ned Kahn,
American. b. 1960. New York City
Wind Arbor, 2010
Stainless steel, anodized aluminum, 6,800 sqm.
Fabricated by Prime Structures Engineering LDD Singapore
Collection of Marina Bay Sands
Art undertaken by The Art Incentive Scheme, Urban Redevelopment Authority

entry:

From the press release issued by Marina Bay Sands:

The Wind Arbor is the largest and most visible piece of Marina Bay Sands Art Path. It covers 6,800 square meters, equivalent to the surface area of 5 and 1/2 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
The sculpture consists of 260,000 aluminum metal "flappers" covering the entire western façade of the Hotel Atrium facing the Central Business District and encircling the air-conditioning towers at the north end of the resort.
When the flappers move, they reflect light creating a shimmering piece of art.
It is 15 meters tall at the north end and rises to 55 meters at the southern entry.
The flappers are mounted on hinges and hung from steel cable so they are free to move independently in reaction to wind movements.

Beneficence 3

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:18:17 +0000

The Work

Artist:

Iskandar Jalil

Patron:

Public Utilities Board

currently in a public place?:

yes

First Placed in Singapore:

2005

Current Location:

inside the courtyard of Marina Barrage

Label

Text of label:

Iskandar Jalil (Singapore)
Beneficence 3, 2005
Stoneware

These three hand-thrown pots by Cultural Medallion winner, Iskandar Jalil, were commissioned for the launch of construction works on Marina Barrage and unveiled by Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew in 2005.

They are made from local clay and signify the three pillars of Singapore's well-being - commerce, culture and the environment. They also represent the three benefits of the barrage: water supply, flood control and lifestyle attraction. They were fired at a temperature of 1000°C before being glazed with Iskandar's signature colour and re-fired at 1300°C.

The installation is designed to promote a sense of tranquility in activity. The shape and colour of the pots convey tranquility while the flowing of the water represents activity.

Location Notes:

in the courtyard of Marina Barrage