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Rainbow Rainbow, 1994
artist: Chern Lian Shan
location: outside the former South Bridge Center, currently under redevelopment
patron: commissioned by Pidemco Land

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:

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