Spirit of Youth

Spirit of Youth
Artist: 
Thang Kiang How 唐近豪
Patron: 
Donated by People's Association Youth Movement
First Placed in Singapore: 
1990
Current Location: 
in the Youth Park near Somerset House
entry: 

Unveiled by Mr Lee Yock Suan, Minister for Labour and Deputy Chairman of People's Association, 1990. From the National Parks website (accessed in 2002):

'Interpretation : a celebration of youth. The sculpture is an abstract expression of the spirit of youth. The five geometric shapes joined together at the heart of the circle symbolise five qualities of youth : creativity, vibrance, idealism, dedication and enthusiasm. The four prongs pointing upwards signify Singapore's multi-racial youth striving for the common goals of harmony and progress. The stainless steel represents the purity of the youthful spirit and aspiration.'

Location Notes: 

Believe it was originally placed in Marina City Park. When the Park was redeveloped in favor of "Gardens by the Bay" the work was shifted to Youth Park, Somerset House.