Public art can take various forms, from 2D wall murals and 3D sculptures to performative and ephemeral manifestations of an artist's creative process.
More importantly, the conception and premise of the artwork is rooted deeply in the public sphere, where it is widely visible and freely accessible to all.
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TREE OF THE ELEMENTS
Material: Glass, copper, bronze and polyester resinLocation: National University of Singapore, Faculty of Science, Block S16 Duration: Permanent Collection: National University of Singapore Museum Dimensions: 3.40m x 1.22m x 1.22m
"In Tree of Elements, I symbolise Chinese motifs. The form itself looks like an abstract tree or the element of wood. The base material however is the metal copper-bronze. The lower section I made to resemble a wooden piece now in the SAM (Singapore Art Museum) called "Animalhood" and which for me is a metaphor for earth. Above that is a fish form which stands for water. The fish seems to "kiss" a phoenix which in the West is the bird of fire." - Brother Joseph McNally
Gift of Brother Joseph McNally.
Location: National University of Singapore, Faculty of Science, Block S16
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