Joyous Rivers

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Artist: 
Elsie Yu
Patron: 
Singapore Airlines
First Placed in Singapore: 
1987
Removed from public location: 
2006
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A sculpture to commemorate the successful completion of the cleanup of the Singapore River/Kallang Basic Catchment

sponsored by Singapore Airlines

This sculpture, Joyous Rivers, epitomizes the eternal flow of live-giving water. Meandering and interlocking patterns of rivers and catchments are captured on its base, whilst joyous, dancing waves, frozen in motion, portray the abstract form of mass celebration of a happy event. The waves surge forward in one direction, at a 60 degree angle in one direction, symbolizing Singaporeans striving with one common purpose towards a better tomorrow. Night lights enliven the liquid forms with an animated, shimmering glow.

2 Sep 1987

entry: 

At the time, the most expensive work commissioned to a local artist.

Location Notes: 

Moved as part of the redevelopment of the Esplanade waterfront. Not sure of its current location.