53) Circles of rainbow on the Bridge

Posted on January 7, 2013

Welcome to Alkaff Bridge, you are strolling on a rainbow now.

The Alkaff Bridge is a pedestrian Bridge spanning across the Singapore River in length 55m, height 35m.  As the name suggested, it is related to the nearby Alkaff Quay.  Alkaffs is also a wealthy Arab family who settled in Singapore during the early 20^th century.

One side is connected to the “River Place” condominium.

The other side is connected to “The Quayside” condominium.  What a home sweet home for these estate residents!

This bridge resembles a wooden boat (Tong Kang) is a gift from a lady artist, Pacita Abad (1946-2004) who transformed it to a rainbow bridge with an artist touch of joy and vibrant colors!

She used 120 liters for white base paint after scraping the old paint away.  And subsequently, using 630 liters for two coats of 6 base colors for this Art piece.

And finally, applying 2,350 circle stencils, using 46 colors painted with hands.   In addition to these, the railings are also full of wonderful circles.

Imagine staying in a home next to the rainbow friend…

Or a ferryboat passing by here and there outside your doorstep, what else do you ask for…?