LASALLE diploma graduate Huang Yifan, 22, was commissioned to create a special Olympic-themed sculpture held to celebrate Singapore’s hosting of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games. Aptly titled A World United, the winning design captured the unifying spirit of sport.
“I was inspired by the universality of sport, and how it is able to unite countries and cultures and foster peace. The stylised shapes of the athletes form a ring to symbolise unity and harmony,” said Yifan.
Yifan’s sculpture was chosen among 90 other concept submissions from local and budding artists. His commemorative artwork was installed at the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade as the first public art sculpture under the Marina Bay Public Art Programme.
Though he is the youngest participant in the competition, Yifan’s skills are far from that of a novice. Already known for the depth of clarity and vision of his work, he was commissioned to create 20 sculptures to be presented to the ASEAN ministers as part of the 13th ASEAN Summit in 2007 – while he was still in his final year of diploma studies at LASALLE.
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