Hourglass
Part of a sculpture series inspired by everyday objects, Hourglass was meant to look like a relic washed up by the tide
Delia Prvački
Hourglass
2006
Handmade Painted and Glazed Ceramic, Cast in Fibreglass Reinforced Concrete
211 x 114 x 24 cm
Nanyang Drive, Experimental Medicine Building, Level 2
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Hourglass encapsulates the notion of the passing of time. The artwork is part of Plein Air, a sculpture series for the National Parks Board in 2006 consisting large, container-like forms inspired by everyday objects. A gift by Delia Prvački, this artwork was originally placed in the grass near the beach of East Coast Park, like a relic washed up by the tide.
About the artist
Delia Prvački is a Romanian-born artist and migrated from the former Yugoslavia to Singapore in the early 1990s. Prvački’s work focuses on establishing a new vocabulary and significance for the sculptural medium, grounded by a constant experimentation with new technologies, mixed techniques, and the endless modalities of expression in ceramics. Her ceramic sculptures have garnered many awards and been displayed in many public institutions in Singapore and around the world including Finland and Serbia.
Bio adapted from Delia Prvački's website
Behind the scenes
Hourglass was originally installed in the grass near the beach of East Coast Park, part of a group of six sculptures located here. Other locations for Plein Air included Fort Canning Park and Biopolis in One North.
More about Plein Air
Photo from deliapravacki.com
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