Artist: Edric Hsu
Location: Christmas Tree @Art Square
Description:
As Mickey arrives in Singapore, he notices immediately the modern shining prosperity of the island city, built upon humble beginnings. The polished gilded gold, slightly rough around the edges, represents the hard-earned wealth of the city. The design on the head represents the stripes of the tiger as well as the mane of the lion, both heraldic symbols of the National Coat of Arms. The upper back features the many skyscrapers of the Singapore skyline, while the lower back shows the simple traditional bumboats that still ply along the Singapore River.