Singapore - TTSH will launch the The Healing Sky Garden©, a spectacular crystal glass installation, in the hospital’s atrium on 17 th July under the arm of TTSH’s Art of Healing programme©. The Healing Sky Garden© is a powerfully visual glass sculpture comprising a cluster of glass orchids, a “healing skyway” made up of crystal flowers, clear glass baubles and coloured glass discs, and an amber moon with a stylised phoenix rising.
Sus pended in mid-air in the hospital’s atrium, the glass artwork captures light from the skylight through the glass roof and disperses the sunlight like a prism, creating a shower of colours where patients, staff and visitors can refresh and rejuvenate themselves in the aurora of light. The installation will be illuminated by external spotlights at night.
A world first for a hospital, the mammoth 14m by 6m by 5m art piece demonstrates a clear manifestation of TTSH’s commitment to holistic healing and healing arts which aims to employ art, in all its forms, to provide patient delight and lead them on the path to recovery.
Under the The Art of Healing programme©, the hospital will use the arts to help distract patients from their ailments, express their feelings and reduce anxiety. Through this the hospital hopes that there will be an improvement in their blood pressure and intake of pain medication which in turn should translate to faster recovery and a shorter length of hospital stay.
Mr Edmund Cheng, Chairman of Singapore National Arts Council and Guest of Honour for the event remarked, “Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s Art of Healing programme underlines its commitment to speed patients’ recovery by tapping on the therapeutic qualities of the arts. The arts can be a powerful means of supporting the healing process. Through its revitalizing and enriching qualities, it can also positively influence how people respond to illness. This crystal installation is indeed a milestone for the programme, integrating healing art into the built environment of the hospital.”
The design and concept of The Healing Sky Garden is by pioneering local glass artist, Mr Steven Hwang Fong Boon. He worked together with 360-year-old Czechoslovakian master crystal maker Preciosa to realise his vision for the glass artwork which embodies hope, faith and renewal in the circle of life.
By portraying elements of rich traditional Chinese cultural symbolism infused with the energetic forward-looking ideas of young Singaporeans, The Healing Sky Garden© offers fitting testimony to the quietly tenacious spirit of the hospital's founder and early Singapore pioneer, Mr. Tan Tock Seng.
Each element of the artwork has special significance: the orchids, which are evergreen, tough and resilient; the crystal flowers, clear baubles and coloured discs, represent the healing path or flow of positive energy; and the moon with the phoenix, the former symbolizing the hope of being whole again, and the phoenix, re-birth and a new chance at life.
“ Hospitalised patients often experience pain, frustration, loneliness and anxiety. They wish that their disease would go away more quickly. If there is something that can address these problems, we should waste no time and prescribe it to patients. Indeed there is, and it is art.” said Dr Lim Suet Wun, CEO for Tan Tock Seng Hospital and the National Healthcare Group.
“Art has universal appeal and is able to transcend many boundaries and soothe the mind in areas currently not accessible.” he added.
“We are very fortunate to have such encouraging and generous support from various sponsors for our past, present and future events. Without their helping hands this hospital would not be the lively, inspiring and soothing place it is today.” said Ms Olivia Branson, Director of Corporate Communications for Tan Tock Seng Hospital and the National Healthcare Group.
The glass artwork is sponsored by CPG Corporation Pte Ltd, a leading provider of infrastructure & building development consultancy services in the Asia Pacific. Its operating subsidiaries were the architect, engineer and project manager for the redevelopment of the Tan Tock Seng Hospital. The engineering and construction was undertaken by Altitude Construction Trading Company .
Engage in a feast of sight and scent as The Healing Sky Garden is unveiled and the Tan Tock Seng Hospital Atrium is transformed into an inspiring and captivating sanctuary for patients, staff and the public.
Issued by the Corporate Communications department, Tan Tock Seng Hospital. For more information or to request for interviews, please call Farren Fernandez at tel: 6357 8415/ pager: 9802 6811 / e-mail: Farren_Fernandez@ttsh.com.sg
About the National Healthcare Group:
“The National Healthcare Group (NHG) manages:
Four hospitals - Alexandra Hospital, National University Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital and the Institute of Mental Health/Woodbridge Hospital;
The Johns Hopkins Singapore International Medical Centre; one National Centre – National Skin Centre;
The NHGP chain of nine polyclinics - Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Batok, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Hougang, Jurong, Toa Payoh, Woodlands, Yishun;
Three specialty institutes - The Cancer Institute, The Eye Institute and The Heart Institute; and
Four Business Divisions - NHG College, NHG Diagnostics, NHG Gulf and NHG Pharmacy.
Our vision is "Adding years of healthy life to the people of Singapore”.
About CPG
CPG Corporation (CPG Corp) is a leading provider of infrastructure & building management and consultancy services with a heritage that dates back to 1833. Through our subsidiaries, we provide the complete spectrum of infrastructure & building development services. Our customised and innovative solutions extend from master planning and urban design, green design, architectural and engineering design and consultancy, landscape urbanism, project management, design and build services, construction management, facilities management, to diagnostic and quality assurance testing services for the building and construction industry. CPG Corp is a subsidiary of ASX-listed Downer EDI Ltd since April 2003.
Headquartered in Singapore, the CPG Corp team comprises more than 2,000 talents. Leveraging on our professionalism, creativity, quality and service excellence, CPG Corp today has over 19 overseas offices in China, India, Vietnam, the Philippines and Dubai. Our project portfolio spans over 18 countries, including China, India, the ASEAN nations, the Middle East and the Pacific nations.
CPG Corp has received numerous Singapore and international awards for outstanding work. These include the ASHRAE Technology Award conferred for the National Institute of Education Singapore, the ASEAN Energy Efficiency Awards conferred for Revenue House and the Changi General Hospital, and the American Institute of Architects Philadelphia Chapter Award conferred for Singapore Racecourse , amongst others. For more information on the CPG Corp, please visit www.cpgcorp.com.sg.
About The Artist
Steven Hwang Fong Boon holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Fine Arts (Sculpture) from LaSalle-SIA College of the Arts, Singapore. During his Diploma years, he majored in Glass and Architectural Glass. He was awarded scholarship for both his diploma studies and degree programme while in LaSalle-SIA. He also graduated in 1999 from the University of Wales, with a bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Business Computing and Information Technology. After ten years of being in the IT industry, he decided to follow his heart and pursue his dream in Fine Arts. His passion is evident in all of his glass works.
Steven draws his inspiration from experiences in his life. He’s also deeply-rooted in his Chinese cultural traditions, heritage and teachings. The art works he creates are often emotionally charged and awe-inspiring. Direct and powerful. Simple yet profound. Steven has taken part in many exhibitions over the years, some of which are listed here:
About The Pink Abbot
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The Pink Abbot was conceptualised in April 2005 and is the amalgam of the talents of three creative individuals each with different design backgrounds and experience who believe in the passionate pursuit of their ideals; sharing this passion and resonating with that of their clients.
Mindful details. Thoughtful considerations. Unique ideas. That¹s what The Pink Abbot is about.
The heart, mind and soul of The Pink Abbot have over a decade of experience in what they do best be it graphic design, interactive and web design, interior design, imaging, branding, rebranding, strategic marketing or advertising campaigns. The most recent being the successful global rebranding campaign for an Austrian-based beauty brand Dr Eberhardt as well as the fabulous launch of their new ageless product line.
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About Preciosa
The mastery of glass-cutting techniques Preciosa has achieved up to now have been incubating for almost a millennium. In fact, so rich and well-known is its tradition in the area of crystal design and cutting that Preciosa and crystal are virtually synonymous in the Czech Republic. Glass production is one of the nation¹s most cherished family heirlooms and Preciosa is the heirloom collection¹s sparkling gem.
For generations, Preciosa has been passing on the art of glass blowing and hand shaping. We know how to accentuate the hardness and clarity of crystals by its cutting. And for nearly 300 years, custom-made chandeliers from Kamenicky Senov have been shipped to customers all over the world.
Speed and reliability are two magic words Preciosa believes in, as well as doing things right. All our installations are carefully designed and verified to be structurally sound and safe before they are delivered and hung.
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About The Kopitiam Group of Companies
Springing into the limelight with an audacious bid of $2.1 million for a food shop in 1988, the Kopitiam Group has come a long way for a local food service management chain. It is a market leader in the local food and beverage industry with an impressive portfolio of over 90 outlets as well as the famous Lau Pa Sat Festival Market. Each strategically located outlet offers convenience and affordable food choices for customers islandwide.
About Essentially For Life
Essentially For Life actively supports the art of healing in its myriad ways and makes interesting encounters with various healing modalities not just possible but profoundly meaningful in our lives.
Established early this year, Essentially For Life begins its life-journey with an alliance with Dr Eberhardt GmbH of Austria. An established world producer of essential oils and aromatherapy products for skin and body, Dr Eberhardt uses premium quality natural ingredients and adheres to uncompromising Austrian standards of production.
Essentially For Life is privileged to be involved in The Healing Sky Garden project of Tsn Tock Seng Hospital. The Garden-sanctuary and its transformative themes of healing, rejuvenation and inspiration are central to our beliefs.
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About Altitude Construction Trading Company
In the spirit of home-grown entrepreneurship, Altitude Construction and Trading was set up in 1982. Over the past two decades, Altitude has accomplished a good range of work projects, from hotels to government agencies to institutions of learning.
Altitude is proud to be associated with The Healing Sky Garden project because it is interesting, clever and innovative, and benefits the Singaporean community at large.
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