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Sculpture “Momentum”

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The sculpture “Momentum” located at the triangle traffic junction of Finlayson Green and Collyer Quay.  The vibrant color of this sculpture penetrates every passer-by’s eyes, and energizes the core of this financial district of Shenton Way.

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This sculpture is made of steel and painted with vibrant colors.  The sculptor, David Gerstein was born in 1944 and this works of his was built in 2007.  This is a huge piece of art interms of height 18.35m and 11.157 in diameter.

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It presents layers upon layers of figures in an upward spiral motion.  It signifies the population’s high energy and a continuouf of progress.

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It pays tribute to the nation of past and present.  Upon appreciative of their strength and ingenuity.  Without it, Singapore will not be a dynamic metropolis today.

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This vibrant color sculpture spreading out his color in this vibrant garden city, for sure is not coincidental.

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Author: Sydney Fong

Hi, I am Sydney, a Singaporean. Making a living as an Architectural Illustrator, visionary. My blog entails categories of my interest, joy, upheaval of life and its destiny. Every post has its own characteristic. It conveys a story of its own, and the life of its owner.

30 thoughts on “Sculpture “Momentum”

  1. I love that it’s bright and fun. It reminds me of the paper figures we used to cut out of paper

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  4. wow… cool sculpture…

  5. Oh! It energizes me too!
    Wonderful Sydney!
    I want …

  6. I can see how this would cheer me up even on a dark cloudy morning.

  7. very original and unique! Through my search , I have found out that he has some installations in Seoul as well. These works add a lot of colors that the grey cities lack. Awesome!

  8. I love it..makes me happy with all the bright colours.

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    Blessings,

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  10. So whimsical and fun!!!!

  11. Great article! This sculpture really shows what a difference art makes and how it enhances our lives. Take this sculpture away, and all you are left with is office buildings and nothing colorful, provocative, and awe and thought inspiring.

  12. It’s fun, exciting and unusual. Love it!

  13. I like the way your photos get closer and closer — fabulous!

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