Artist’s impression, courtesy of Fiona Seow

Greener Pastures turns the industrial space into one of contemplation. It draws on cuboid forms, such as the containers, pallets, and boxes that define its surroundings. Positioned above the cargo lifts at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, the installation renders utilitarian shapes into a flowing pattern that explores themes of movement, function and identity. By emphasising the rhythms of the site, it captures the alignment, repetition, and spatial relationships between everyday objects, while inviting viewers to see the beauty in geometric precision and underlying order.

Sections painted in varying shades of green connect the structured cuboid forms, creating a vivid contrast against the industrial landscape. These green elements evoke a longing for balance, symbolising the “greener pastures” often hidden within urban spaces dominated by steel and concrete. The deliberate interplay between rigid man-made structures and the organic rhythm of nature suggests a quiet hope for harmony and renewal. It reflects an ongoing tension between progress and preservation, prompting viewers to consider what has been lost and reimagined in the constant transformation of modern urban environments.

The title of the work references the idiom, “greener pastures,” which means a better or more promising situation. The relocation of Singapore Art Museum from its former sites at Bras Basah Road and Queen Street, as well as the upcoming move of the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) from Tanjong Pagar, Keppel, and Brani Terminals to Tuas Port, were decisions that were likely made with the aim of achieving better outcomes. As the urban landscape continues to evolve, the title suggests that every decision along the way is made with the intention of moving towards greener pastures. With the Greater Southern Waterfront masterplan unfolding, the future of Tanjong Pagar Distripark remains in flux. Within this context, Greener Pastures speaks to both positive growth and the unpredictability that persists, even with a plan in place.

Fiona’s work is grounded in precision, repetition and meticulous processes. Her labour-intensive pieces serve as meditative explorations of time, value and the act of making itself. This creative ritual becomes a way to explore order and rhythm while also questioning the spaces we occupy and the systems we build. In this composition, the repetition of cuboid forms reflects the cycles of labour and transport that define the site, while the trailing elements introduce moments of reflection and regeneration, quietly weaving through the structured forms and gently unfolding across the space.

Greener Pastures bridges function and artistry, inviting viewers to pause, reflect and reconsider their connection to the built and natural environments around them.

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