Date:
Feb 7, 2025 – Mar 2, 2025
Venue:
Overhead link bridge connecting VOCO Orchard Singapore and Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
190 Orchard Boulevard, Singapore 248646
Tel: + 65 6339 0678
iPRECIATION is proud to present 14 works from the Flavours of Life series by Tay Bak Chiang at VOCO Link Bridge. The works capture the deep connection between food, culture, and memory in Singapore.
In this series, hawker centres and coffee shops form the backdrop of daily life. They illustrate how these familiar spaces bring people together across different communities. Moreover, they provide affordable meals that cater to all segments of society. As a result, they remain an essential part of Singapore’s culinary heritage.
At the heart of the paintings are everyday dishes such as wonton noodles, char siew rice, and youtiao. These meals represent more than simple nourishment. Instead, they symbolize comfort, routine, and stability in everyday life. Over time, their cultural and emotional meaning has grown, reflecting shared memories across generations.
Located between Voco Orchard Singapore and Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, the VOCO Link Bridge sits in the heart of Orchard Road, a renowned shopping and tourist district. Therefore, the exhibition invites both locals and international visitors to experience Singapore’s food culture through art.
More importantly, the works celebrate local cuisine as a bridge between cultures. After all, food is often described as a universal language. Through this exhibition, viewers are reminded that food expresses cultural identity and hospitality. Ultimately, it connects us to our heritage, to one another, and to the wider world.
