Culture and Harmony
Event Details
Ongoing
Front walls of Stamford Arts Centre
by Leo Hee Tong
The design symbolises the importance of Stamford Arts Centre’s mission in supporting Singapore’s multi-ethnic cultural heritage through performing arts. Mounted on the low fence wall of the historical building, the design emphasises and preserves traditional culture and heritage in a form that would reach out to future generations. The vibrant blue represents the spirit of dynamism that strengthens new visions and innovations in performing arts, and marks Stamford Arts Centre as a landmark with its striking presence and motif.
“Culture and Harmony” is commissioned by the Public Art Trust and sponsored by Mr Tsai Eng Rung.
About Leo Hee Tong
Leo Hee Tong graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1960 and continued his art education at an Art College in Japan from 1973-74. He held a solo exhibition in Suma, Japan in 1973 and four solo exhibitions in Singapore. Leo Hee Tong also participated in group exhibitions in the 15th International Grand Pix of Contemporary Art Center Monte Carlo Monaco (1981), Artists Contemporaries De Singapore LE Grand Palais, Paris (1988), UK, Bahrain, China, Japan, New York, Southeast Asia and Taiwan.
He has won many awards, and his paintings are in both private and public collections, including Istana Singapore, Macau Culture Charity, and Fukuoka Culture Foundation. His wall murals can be seen at MAS and Somerset MRT station – “Towards 21st Century”.
The Public Art Trust (PAT) is an initiative by the National Arts Council (NAC) to make art a part of our urban spaces and bring art closer to Singaporeans. It aims to achieve this by commissioning new public art in spaces where we live, work and play. To drive education and develop best practices in public art in Singapore, the PAT will prioritise opportunities for Singapore artists and provide platforms for collaborations with international peers.
