The compass of family and legacy shapes decisions and guides aspirations, we believe that the strength of family forms the bedrock for a thriving nation. This SG60, we commemorate our nation’s 60th birthday through a familial lens, exploring how values, traditions and cultural identities have shaped generations and built powerful narratives of resilience and unity.
Together with local artist Sarah Choo Jing, we present two thoughtful pieces, Holding Time Gently and 60 for 60, which explore the intersection of tradition and modernity, captured in the essence of our shared Asian values.
Both pieces are rooted in the deep conviction that family forms the ethical and emotional foundation for legacy and resilience. They are a complementary pair—one immersive and temporal, the other, contemplative and iconic—exploring memories, a sense of belonging, and emotional intimacy in a layered time capsule.
This project is a poetic celebration of SG60. As we reflect on the rituals that have sustained and brought us joy, we carry a hopeful vision of their continuation, relevant yet renewed, into the next chapter of Singapore’s evolving story.
Holding Time Gently is a multi-channel video installation staged within a composite shophouse. It brings together seven characters across time, from a 1920s painter to a 2050s child archivist, each enacting subtle gestures of affection as time unfolds.
60 for 60 is a large-scale photographic composite featuring the families of 60 Bank of Singapore's staff—a reflection of Singapore’s rich cultural diversity and intergenerational continuity. The 60 family portraits celebrate Singapore’s milestone of achieving 60 years of independence, a tribute to the shared values of dignity, respect, and connection.
