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Rainbow, Chern Lian Shan, 1994 commission: commissioned by Pidemco Land location: « go previous go to next » go back to list

A ponderous work which intends to use its weight to show lightness. Alas the effect does not come off, perhaps the proportions are not right. The label is remarkable, in that it ties the work directly to the then-current business goals of the corporation that commissioned the piece. Interestingly enough, that corporation ceased to exist in late 2000, as it was merged with DBS Land to form CapitaLand. So when will they change the label?

text of the label affixed to the work:

Rainbow Like the rays of a rainbow, Pidemco Land strives for continual growth and excellence as it expands its business from Singapore to the Asia Pacific region. Unveiled by Commodore Teo Chee Hian Minister of State for Finance and Communications on 7th January 1994 Commissioned by Pidemco Land Pte Ltd Sculptured by Chern Lian Shan

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