Was over at VivoCity one weekend with the parentals for some lunch and came across this big art installation near the fountain outside.

It was 3m tall and it read “SFMRIOLWEN”, half resin half ice. Then I realized what they had done. They had mixed the words “Smile” and “Frown”. And with time, the “Frown” would melt whilst “Smile” remains solid.

Your worries will come and go.
But a Positive attitude
Can weather anything.

It was the first in the series of original art installations put up by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) in lead up to World Mental Health Day in October.

Here’s a video I found online about the art installation

I think it’s quite nice that they are advocating positive thinking. I for one certainly believe that life could be a lot more pleasant and happier if I wasn’t so pessimistic and cynical. It was a nice little reminder to Be Positive.

And at that very moment, I was grateful and thankful for all my life blessings you know what, I did smile.

After a little research online, here are the next 2 art installations. And Oooo the next one is quite near home, wonder what it’s going to be like?

Positive Art ‘Sunny’ Cheer Up!
3 – 5 September 2010
Toa Payoh Hub (tbc)

Balloon Art
9 – 10 October 2010
Marina Square