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Mural, Eduardo Castrillo, 1973 commission: not sure location: Goldhill Plaza « go previous go to next » go back to list

In its conception, this is one of my favourites... the piece works as a filter wall to the entrance atrium to Goldhill Plaza. However the actual copper work is not very pleasing.

text of the label affixed to the work:

MURAL, by Eduardo Castrillo THEME The rise and emergence of a migrant people from a conglomerate ethnic stock through 'Labour, Sweat, Endurance and Thrift'. DEPICTIONS The human figures at the right of the mural depict the efforts of a united people that paved the way to ever increasing achievements. They tell also of Singapore's dreams, aspirations and ideals. At the lower right of the mural is depicted the commercial and industrial strength of the country, with emphasis on Singapore's position as the world's fourth largest port. The lines that arise from the lower left of the mural to merge with the human figures depict the hardships the people had to undergo and their steadfastship before achieving economic and political stability. The other forms show and symbolise the culture, arts and landmarks of Singapore.

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