Chung Erica
For Decades is a series reflecting on Singapore’s past general elections. It isolates fragments from an archival image of a 1976 lunchtime rally at Fullerton Square, focusing on the people in the crowd and highlighting the role of citizens. The use of aluminum as a printing surface symbolizes the rigidity of the state’s democratic framework, while its reflective quality invites viewers to confront their own actions and choices.
Originally exhibited at Schoolhouse Studios in Melbourne in 2019, the installation featured seven prints arranged throughout the space to create an immersive experience. The layout encouraged viewers to move through the space, evoking the feeling of being part of a rally. Each print, mounted on tilted stands, represented a message for the audience to reflect upon, while the final blank print symbolized the “future” and citizens’ role in shaping democracy.
For Decades is a series reflecting on Singapore’s past general elections. It isolates fragments from an archival image of a 1976 lunchtime rally at Fullerton Square, focusing on the people in the crowd and highlighting the role of citizens. The use of aluminum as a printing surface symbolizes the rigidity of the state’s democratic framework, while its reflective quality invites viewers to confront their own actions and choices.
Originally exhibited at Schoolhouse Studios in Melbourne in 2019, the installation featured seven prints arranged throughout the space to create an immersive experience. The layout encouraged viewers to move through the space, evoking the feeling of being part of a rally. Each print, mounted on tilted stands, represented a message for the audience to reflect upon, while the final blank print symbolized the “future” and citizens’ role in shaping democracy.
For Decades 是一组深刻反思新加坡历史上几次大选的创作系列。它从1976年富乐顿广场举行的午餐集会档案照片中提取片段，聚焦于人群中的民众，突显公民的作用。铝材作为印刷媒介，不仅象征着国家民主体制的僵化，也通过其材质的反射性质促使观众反思自身的行动与选择。
这件作品最早于2019年在墨尔本的Schoolhouse Studios展出，包含七幅印刷作品，巧妙布置于空间各处，创造了一种身临其境的体验。展览的布局鼓励观众穿行其间，仿佛置身集会之中。每幅作品都置于倾斜的支架上，呈现观众需要反思的不同信息，而最后一幅空白画作则寓意“未来”，同时象征着公民在塑造民主进程中的关键角色。
For Decades is a series reflecting on past general elections in Singapore. By isolating fragments of an archival image of a 1976 lunchtime rally at Fullerton Square, the work centers on the people in the crowd, highlighting our role as citizens. The use of aluminium as a printing surface implies the rigidity of the state’s democratic framework, while the reflective quality confronts viewers with their own actions and choices.
First exhibited at Schoolhouse Studios in Melbourne in 2019, this installation originally featured seven prints scattered through the space. (Two of the prints are no longer available.) The arrangement invites viewers to contemplate the images and, by moving through the space, evokes the feeling of joining a rallying crowd. Mounted on tilted stands, each print gestures towards an exchange, a message for the audience to receive and reflect upon. The final, cleared print symbolises the ‘future’ ‒ an open-ended reminder of citizenry’s role in shaping democratic governance. The dispersed layout encourages a sense of movement and engagement that echoes the spirit of the rallies.
