About the Cloud Nine: Raining Artwork:

“Cloud Nine: Raining” is a contemporary artwork that appears to be floating above the water – defying gravity just as Singapore overcame its challenges. The title reads like an oxymoron referencing both the sense of jubilation of being on Cloud Nine, and an ominous forecast of rain. At the same time, the rainfall here symbolises Singapore's drive toward self-sustenance in water resources and constant self-renewal. Just as the nearby Victorian cast iron Tan Kim Seng Fountain celebrates the development of piped water to the town area, this ‘raining’ cloud sculpture is a visual celebration of Singapore’s progress towards a more secure future through water self-sufficiency.
This artwork was commissioned by the National Art Council’s Public Art Trust (PAT), and represents a lasting legacy of Singapore’s Golden Jubilee.