SINGAPORE: Visitors to the National Museum of Singapore will be greeted by a shimmering display of 14,000 swinging Swarovski crystals, announced the museum on Wednesday (Nov 30).
It’s the museum’s latest permanent art installation, prominently located above the bridge linking its 19th-century colonial building with the modern glass wing.
The installation, called Wings of a Rich Manoeuvre, is made up of eight wing-like kinetic chandeliers, accentuated by LED technology. Each wing is 1.2m long.
There are also eight different swinging patterns propelled by customised electromagnets, forming the shape of a dragon or a flock of mythical creatures in flight, said the museum.
(Photo: Suzann Victor)
The contemporary installation, which took two years to complete, is the work of home grown artist Suzann Victor.
“Through the contemporary and hypnotic design and movement of this installation inspired by physics, I hope that visitors will be challenged to explore the concept of time, and be reminded of the museum’s role as a custodian of Singapore’s history and as a driver of cultural change,” she said.
The artwork is designed to reflect the natural light from the museum’s glass wing. But visitors will also be able to interact with the piece by manipulating the coloured lights and create their own aerial light performance.
(Photo: Chin Fan)
(Photo: Chin Fan)
The artwork is part of a series of revamps that the museum has undergone to present the art, history and culture of Singapore in innovative and contemporary ways.
“Victor’s work marries art and engineering and links the museum’s original 19th-century colonial building with our modern glass wing, as a response to this space where history, culture and art converge,” said Angelita Teo, Director of National Museum of Singapore.
Wings of a Rich Manoeuvre will be in motion from 10am to 7pm daily.
