The Wind-Bamboo Forest Within Cityscape

The integration of natural element into modern spaces - a synergistic effort by KK Times Square and Upcycled Shack to festively observe the Kaamatan festival - NST

5/29/20241 min read

KOTA KINABALU: Talented artists have the capacity to design and install art pieces that represent the harmony between nature and urban life, said State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew.

Following the launch of the "Market Below The Wind-Bamboo Forest Within Cityscape Installation" event here yesterday, Liew said other commercial buildings could also incorporate the concept of integrating natural elements into modern spaces.

The symbolic art installation, held in conjunction with the Kaamatan festival, is a collaborative effort by KK Times Square and Upcycle Shack.

The installation is curated by Sabah architect Tressie Yap. It is 12-feet (3.66m) in diameter with a 10-feet (3.04m)-high metal main frame, adorned with uniform 8-feet (2.44m)-high hanging bamboo pieces supported by bamboo grids above