Teammates:
Preston Liew,. Pinky Chan, Edward Cheng
“A Breath Away”
Breathing occurs naturally and subconsciously, it reminds us about our humble beginnings as living organisms. Yet, most of us have taken it for granted, forgetting that it is a thin thread defining our mortalities. Is this not Peace? We being in our comfort zones and unappreciative until one rips it all apart. Life and death is only one breath away; one bullet to wreck the peace of one nation.
As one steps upon the metal platform of the pavilion, noises of thudding footsteps echoes in the atmosphere bring back the memories of chaos on 13th September 2015. Amidst the angst and fear, it is the absence of inner peace that we should realize of. We strive therefore to create a pavilion for acceptance of loss and healing of soul, a sacred place to rethink the existence of human beings.
Shafts of light as a virtue of hope, beams through the rhythmic openings on The Breathing Fabrics, bath the ground with blessings. One observes it slowly dims away before the next beam shone in again. The light mimics the rate of human long deep breathing, inviting visitors to peacefulness and contemplation.
The Wall acts as a monument for those who have sacrificed, stretches across half of the circle and draws the viewers’ attention to the middle. 130 luminaries are fixed on the panel in honour of them protecting the people and the pride of Paris, symbolized by the reflective mirror on the other side of the wall. The arms of the wall embrace two chairs, inviting conversations and controversies in hope to achieve the same state of mind.
Reaching the last stage of mourning is a gift not afforded to everyone because peace have to come from within and spread out.
Under the same fabrics, we are none religious nor political ties, neither races, gender or age difference. Together we breathe the same air, why cannot we come out and stop the menace of terror and promote peace?