The Bird Sculpture – UOB Plaza, Singapore

The bird sculpture was inaugurated in 1990 and is located on the riverfront by the United Overseas Bank plaza in Singapore. The sculpture is made of bronze and measures 245 x 310 x 150 cms. The bird is traditionally associated with peace and serenity. This three-dimensional Bird by Botero also signifies the joy of living and the power of optimism. The UOB believes that so long as there is peace and optimism among its people, Singapore will continue to grow and prosper. Botero's sculpture allows one the pleasure of caressing reality. There is a sensual complicity that the artist had…