Art by the Singapore River

As you walk along the Singapore River, you can find many interesting sculptures. Kucinta cats, kids jumping into the river, men in pigtails and a bullock cart. These are some of the public sculptures installed along the Singapore River since the opening of the promenade, to add a touch of art to this “river of life”.
Many of them is sure to remind you of the good old days along the banks of the Singapore River.

Sculptures of Kuchinta, the Singapura Cats.Click on the above photo for high-res imageA playful family of sculptured Kucinta Cats (river cats) sits on the corner of the Cavanagh Bridge at the southwest abutment. They are recognised as one of the smallest breeds around the world.

Title of sculpture : First Generation.
Sculpted by Chong Fah CheongClick on the above photo for high-res imageThis bronze sculpture located along the Singapore River shows 5 kampong boys (stripped to their birthday suit) jumping into the river for a swim.
It captures the simple and happy lifestyle of people once living along the Singapore river.

Bumboat with touristsClick on the above photo for high-res imageMoments later, a bumboat arrived and the tourist couple seems to have been taken aback by the life-like image of the five kids jumping into the water.