In celebration of Sculpture Society (Singapore)’s 20th Anniversary, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and Sculpture Society (Singapore) co-present “Sculpture Walk@SCCC: reTHINGing”, a year-long sculpture exhibition atvarious locations of SCCC.
Consisting of 11 artworks from a mix of 10 pioneer and up-and-coming artists such as the late Mr Ng Eng Teng, Ms Han Sai Por, Mr Chua Boon Kee, Mr Yeo Chee Kiong, Mr Sun Yu Li and Mr P. Gnana, etc., experience how sculptures or 3D works intervene with their material form in the different spaces at SCCC. A special selection of artworks by important and established artists Mr Ng Eng Teng and Ms Han Sai Por is also from The Teng Collection, under a courtesy loan from local collectors Teng Jee Hum and June Ong.
These exhibitions will be at Level 1, Level 9, and Level 10 of SCCC, from now till August 2022. Admission is free.
| Sculpture Name | Sculptor |
| I Believe I Can Fly | Leslie Sim |
| Summer Dream (Lifesize 2021) | Yeo Chee Keong |
| Dog | Cassandra Lim |
| Horse | P. Gnana |
| In Conversation | Sun Yu Li |
| Benevolence, Righteousness, Courtesy, Wisdom And Faith | Chua Boon Kee |
| Torso To Face (Female), 1999 | Ng Eng Teng |
| Breaking Free | |
| Happy Warriors | Justin Lee |
| Seed | Han Sai Por |
| My National Flower | Loo Lian Fong, Joyce |
Sculpture Walk@SCCC: reTHINGing – Sculpture Details
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I Believe I Can Fly – Leslie Sim |
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Description:
“I Believe I Can Fly” was created by Leslie Simin 2021. What does this sculpture remind you of? Nowlook closely at the cubes. Are they shiny ormatte? What feelings do they evoke? We are now living in the digital age withartificial intelligence, which is represented by these cubes. The artwork is durable and weatherproofbecause it is made of aluminium withpolyurethane coating. What do you think thissays about the period we are living in? Size (L x W x H): 110cm x 70cm x240cmMaterials: Aluminium with PU paint coatingYear Produced: 2021 Location: Level 1 |
| Summer Dream (Lifesize 2021) – Yeo CheeKeong | |
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“Summer Dream” was created by Yeo CheeKiong in 2021 using resin and stainless steel. Observe these figures. Imagine that they are basking on the beach. What kind of poses have they adopted? What do you think the different colours represent? These sleek sculptures look lightweight, unlike the fleshy nature of human bodies. If you could have a summer dream during the pandemic, what would it be? Size (L x W x H): 50cm x 60cm x 140cm Materials: Resin, Wood Year Produced: 2021 Location: Level 9 |
| Dog – Cassandra Lim | |
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“Dog” was created by Cassandra Lim in 2020using stainless steel. Imagine you are at the beach. Walk to thewater and observe the ripples around yourfeet as the waves head towards you. How do you feel? Who else can be at the beach? The artist was inspired by a dog she saw playing by the beach. Go closer to the sculpture. What do you see? Move left and right. Does your reflection ebb and flow like waves? Size (L x W x H): 80cm x 50cm X 100cm Materials: Stainless Steel Year Produced: 2020 Location: Level 10 |
| Horse – P. Gnana | |
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“Horse” was created by P. Gnana in 2021 using car and motorcycle parts with mixed media. Once used in ancient battles, horses are regarded as symbols of strength, endurance and power. Observe the horse’s body. Car grilles, which allow air to enter and exit the vehicle, are given a second lease of life as the lungs of the horse. What items can you use at home to give them a new meaning? Do horses look like this in the natural world?Try describing this horse to a friend! Size (L x W x H): 303cm x 70cm x 176cmMaterials: Recycled Materials – Mixed MediaYear Produced: 2021 Location: Level 1 |
| In Conversation – Sun Yu Li | |
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“In Conversation” was created with fibreglass by Sun Yu Li in 2010. This work reflects the connections we have with one another. Why do you think the artist created a pair of sculptures instead of one? Look at any point on the sculpture’s edge, and follow the line along the artwork. What do you notice about this line? Do this with a friend. Do you meet each other? What kind of conversation did you have? Size (L x W x H): 60cm x 300cm x 200cm Materials: Fiberglass Year Produced: NIL Location: Level 1 |
| Benevolence, Righteousness, Courtesy, Wisdom, And Faith – Chua Boon Kee | |
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“Benevolence, Righteousness, Courtesy,Wisdom And Faith” was created by ChuaBoon Kee in 2020 using epoxy resin with spray paint. The artist often fuses Chinese culture and philosophy with his sculptures. This three-dimensional work depicts the Chinese phrase “benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom and faith”. Stand some distance away and try making out the text in traditional Chinese. Start from the top right-hand corner downwards, before moving to the left. To be benevolent is to be kind to all living things. Who would you like to be kinder to today? Size (L x W x H): 42cm x 19.5cm x 43.5cm Materials: Epoxy Resin With Spray Paint Year Produced: 2020 Level: Level 9 |
| Torso To Face (Female) – Ng Eng Teng | |
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“Torso To Face” was created by Ng Eng Teng in 1999 using cement fondu. Walk around the sculpture. How do you feel? Now look closely at the protruding edge. What does it remind you of? Look at the curves. Do you spot any female forms? The artist saw a face each time he looked at the human body. This huge head with a long nose also looks like a torso. What do you think this says about a person’s identity? Size (L x W x H): 128cm x 98cm x 224cm Materials: Cement Fondu With Colour Year Produced: 1999 Location: Level 1 |
| Breaking Free – Ng Eng Teng | |
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“Breaking Free” was created by Ng Eng Teng in the late 1990s using ceramic. What has happened to this body? Do you also notice a head? What is its expression? Now take a look at the hand. What has happened to it? Just as the hand is trying to break free from its torso, the artist was fighting some demons in his life during this period such as serious illness. What are some challenges you are strugglingwith today? Do you identify with the sculpture’s expression? Why do you think this work is outside the Centre’s Practice Room? The series was acquired directly from Ng Eng Teng during a visit to his studio at Joo Chiat Place in the late 1990s. He succumbed to illness a while after. Size (L x W x H): 30cm x 30cm x 60cm Materials: Ceramics Year Produced: Late 1990s Location: Level 10 |
| Happy Warriors – Justin Lee | |
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“Happy Warriors” was created by Justin Leein 2015 using fibreglass. What are the soldiers holding and wearing? Mobile phones, binoculars and headphonesare modern search and communication tools. What or who do you think they are searchingfor? Who is the general? How can you tell? The artist often blends Eastern and Western influences in his work to discuss ideas of heritage and identity. Notice that these ancient Chinese terracotta warriors are holding modern technological tools invented in the West. Do you think the soldiers are happy? Size: 3 of 23cm x 60cm x 76cm Materials: Fibre Glass Year Produced: 2015 Location: Level 10 |
| Seed – Han Sai Por | |
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“Seed” was created by Han Sai Por in 2010 using green granite with enforced steel. A seed germinates into a seedling beforesprouting to become an adult plant. Some seeds go on to produce flowers and fruits. Which stage of the plant’s growth is this? Granite is a hard and durable material that resists weathering. If the seed symbolises a person, what kind of characteristics would this person grow up to have? Why do you think this is placed outside the Centre’s auditorium, where performances are often held? Size (L x W x H): 50cm x 49cm x 50cmMaterials: Highly Polished Green GraniteWith Enforced Stainless Steel Year Produced: 2010 Location: Level 9 |
| My National Flower – Joyce Loo | |
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“My National Flower” was created by Joyce Loo in 2018 using white marble. Vanda Miss Joaquim was selected as Singapore’s national flower because of its resilience and ability to bloom all year round. Considering the current situation, do you think these qualities reflect our national identity? Why do you think the artist made this work larger than life-size? Marble is very hard, so the artist needs to usea chisel to carve the stone into the desired form. Imagine yourself doing this. How would you feel, using this material to create a soft flower? Size (L x W x H): 36cm x 35cm x 25cm Materials: White Marble Year Produced: 2018 Location: Level 10 |
