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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BUILDING PEOPLE
Material: SteelLocation: Capital Tower Duration: Permanent Collection: CapitaLand Limited Dimensions: 2.9m x 1.85m x 1.2m
The title of this unique steel sculpture happens to be the same as CapitaLand’s credo “Building People”, and the work is an amalgam of buildings and people in form. Standing almost 3m tall, the main figure has two parts: an upper body made up of building blocks of different shapes; and a lower body of stylized legs in trousers and feet in big shoes.
To add to the element of fantasy, Metzler placed tiny human beings on the figure's arms, resembling staircases. They allude to the small people who scale the ladder of the corporation, represented by the large figure.
