All the Essentially Essential
| All the Essentially Essential | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Tan Wee Lit |
| Medium | Stainless steel sculpture |
| Location | Singapore |
| 1°17′05″N 103°51′05″E / 1.28460°N 103.85140°E | |
All the Essentially Essential is a sculpture in Raffles Place Park, Singapore.
History
The sculpture won the CDL Singapore Sculpture Award in 2007 and its proposed design was temporarily displayed at the Singapore Art Museum from 21 to 26 September.[1] The sculpture was moved to Raffles Place Park in 2013.[2]
Details
The sculpture was sculpted with stainless steel by Tan Wee Lit.[2] The sculpture is of a toy kit, featuring several items, including a briefcase, a stroller and a bicycle, and is meant to represent the "work-life balance that Singaporeans strive for".[3][4] The sculpture is intentionally left incomplete, to represent that "people's vitality and aspirations are the most essential factors that make life complete".[2]
Gallery
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Front view
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Rear view
References
- ^ "An Essential Sculpture". today. Singapore. 21 September 2007. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- ^ a b c "All the Essentially Essential". Roots. National Heritage Board. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- ^ Khoe, Megan (7 July 2021). "16 Unique Sculptures In Singapore You Might Have Looked Past, With Secret Histories & Meanings". TheSmartLocal. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- ^ Kan, Francis (17 September 2014). "Essentially Singapore". The Business Times. Singapore.