Changi Tree sculptures at zoo entrance
Was by the zoo and spotted a couple of Changi Tree (Hopea sangal) sculptures. They have relocated at least two pieces to the entrance. I will inspect them and the other pieces the next time I am there which appears to be more often these days.
These sculptures are from sections of the tree that was felled on 20th November 2002. The series of events led to its discovery prior to that, the fruiting, tragic felling, court case, sculpture symposium, adoption by the zoo, commemoration in sculpture and preservation of slices for two museums, and the replanting of its saplings is listed on the Changi Heritage webpage.
I was then part of an energetic and dedicated working group that saw to the public interest of the felled tree. It was quite a priviledge.
