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Soaring Visions, Elsie Yu, 1992 brass, steel and cement commission: Donated by Mr Albert Hong location: Marina City Park « go previous go to next » go back to list

Unveiled by Mr S Dhanabalan, Minister of National Development, 1992.  The following text is from the National Parks website: -------- Interpretation : a symbol of our societyıs aspirations and progress  Its components symbolise the spiralling development of a people working together for a common cause. Each layer of the brass units represents bursts of energy of individual effort. The units are moulded together in a fluid movement emphasising the co-operation between individuals. The brass units are attached to the shaft by stainless steel pipes which signify the unifying and stabilising strength of the people. The volcanic base emerging from the earth portrays both the dynamism of the Nation and the solid roots which form the basis for advancement.  

text of the label affixed to the work:

SOARING VISION This plaque commemorates the unveiling of the sculpture by Mr S Dhanabalan, Minister for National Development on 24 April 1992 "This abstract sculpture depicts the progress and xxx of our Nation. Its components symbolize this spiralling development of a people working together for a common cause. Each layer of brass units represents the bursts of energy of individual effort. The units are moulded together in a fluid movement emphasizing the co-operation between individuals. The brass units are attached to the shaft by stainless steel pipes which signify the unifying and stabilizing strength of the people. The volcanic base emerging from the earth portrays both the dynamism of the Nation and the solid roots which form the basis for advancement." Donated by: Mr Albert Hong Sculptor: Ms Elsie Yu

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