Artist: Hong Zhu An
Location: Christmas Tree @Art Square
Description:
When I first set foot in Singapore 25 years ago, I was enchanted by how beautiful the city-state was – with her streets boldly painted emerald. And so for this sculpture, I am invoking the luscious veranda of Singapore as a garden city. Gold leaves adorn the sculpture, bringing to mind the life cycle of a tree with its crown blossoming and maturing into a golden hue. Also, the gold chosen also has significance in Eastern traditions, representing abundance and prosperity – a symbolic colour that our people can resonate with.