Rectangular Dreams is a quasi-documentary on the evolution of public housing in Singapore. It is an unofficial account of historical events, stories, and ideas that may have shaped Singapore's current state of living. Through a series of visual studies and whimsical commentary, the video installation observes the public housing program through its architecture, design aesthetic, urban planning, and social policies, reflecting on the perception of "The Singaporean Dream" — beyond the material needs and methodology of attaining happiness as a Singaporean.
Installation View at Singapore Art Museum / 8Q
Rectangular Dreams was first commissioned by The Art House Singapore for the exhibition- Poetics Of Space- as part of Spotlight Singapore 2008 in Moscow. The video installation was also presented art 8Q Singapore Art Museum and the 2nd Asian Art Biennale 2009 at the National Taiwan Museum Of Fine Art.
Concept, Direction and Sound Design: Choy Ka Fai/ Assistant Video Production: Murmi Mastan/ Performer: Patricia Toh Yi Ling/ Researher: Lam Yishan