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Dancing Poppies

Changi Chapel Museum, Singapore (2024)

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Florence Ng’s Dancing Poppies emerges as a poignant tribute to both the beauty of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. Installed at the Changi Chapel Museum, this piece serves as a symbol of remembrance, intertwining the delicate vitality of blooming poppies with the somber history of those who endured the hardships of Changi Prison during the Japanese Occupation.

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The installation is marked by a careful selection of rich, evocative hues—crimson, golden ochre, and verdant green—that evoke the warmth and life of a summer’s day. Through the use of kinetic elements, sunlight and wind activate the piece, creating a dynamic interplay between light, shadow, and motion. Each petal becomes a vessel of history, its gentle sway offering an intimate reflection of courage and perseverance.

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At the base, 85 mini poppies commemorate the passage of time since the onset of World War II, while the central red poppy stands as a solemn tribute to the fallen. Dancing Poppies transcends its form, inviting viewers to engage with both its visual beauty and its deeper historical significance—a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, hope, resilience, and beauty endure.

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