Inspired by the semantic values of shells, Escargot is actually a water fountain that has a specially designed sensor system to detect the frequency of music. By sensing the different bass and treble frequencies of music, various ripple and colorful lighting effects are then intuitively created.
Escargot is an original concept that has been specially designed, engineered and sculpted by Mr Chung Ching Kiat himself, taking two years to complete it. And when it was first launched in the Singapore Garden Festival in January 2007, it drew the attention of many people and companies to want to feature “Escargot” for their events too. Currently he is working different versions of Escargots to create more varied concepts.
Escargot is truly a very interactive design that provides a very visual entertainment for the eyes and ears.
About the Designer
Mr Chung Ching Kiat is a fiberglass designer who has been doing design work for over 30 years. With no formal training in design at all, Uncle Chung had a very determined passion to learn sculpting artworks when he was 20. He self-taught himself sculpting and started creating sculptural works which include life-sized deities and Chinese mythical creatures, that require intricate detailing.
Due to the increasing demands for industrial design prototypes in Singapore in recent years, so he was first approached by many students to help build actual models of their designs. Being recognized for his high quality fiberglass design, he was subsequently approached by many famous designers and schools who approach him for design support.
Today, he had modelled many great design works of famous designers like Patrick Chia, Jason Ong and award winning works done by students.
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