103991 You have done something similar in Europe, but how is this Asian version different from a logistics point-of-view?
103992 In Europe we worked with two Bulgarian drivers who spend a lot of time waiting at borders; who always get in to trouble because of wrong or missing papers; who drive through countries whose languages they couldn’t speak; and who spend up to two months away from their families.
103993 Here in Singapore, it is a little similar with the Malaysian drivers.
103994 The big difference is that the distances are not that long and they are at home nearly every evening.
103995 As far as the logistics is concerned, there isn’t too much of a difference because the standardised container makes the systems and sites look the same everywhere.
103996 As an artist, what appeal does Singapore have for you?
103997 When I was last in Singapore, I passed by the Singapore Art Museum where there were four benches on a piece of grass under a sign saying “Flirting Point”.
103998 Standing there were two young girls wearing head scarves, reading the explanation panel and laughing.
103999 So in Singapore you can easily feel the contradiction of a multicultural society that is very humorous, sensible and open-minded, as well as the necessary political tools to protect all that.
104000 Apart from the production, what are else are you looking forward to while in Singapore?
104001 I first visited Singapore 14 years ago, where a friend took me to the Raffles Hotel to try a Singapore Sling.
104002 I only have a vague recollection of the place now, although I remember that the drinks were very expensive.
104003 Now, I’m curious to see if the drinks and ambience are still as impressive.