The Mountain Survey
Marvin Tang
English
2022
Published by THEBOOKSHOW
Singapore
24.6 x 18.5 cm, 140 pages, color, thread sewn glue bound, softcover
Edition of 200
Designed by Gwendolyn Say
The Mountain Survey is an investigation of mountainous landscapes observed at various nature reserves in Singapore. Once a vital source of granite during the building boom in the 1970s, these mountains have since ceased their function and taken on a new identity.
These “Mountains” across Singapore stand as historic testaments and witnesses in the shifts of national agenda. Charting its transformation from material resource to man-made phenomenon; redirecting its surveyor’s gaze from the urban reality to a temporary dream.
This edition of The Mountain Survey has been completely redesigned and revised to fit the artist’s intention, with the help of designer, Gwendolyn Say, as part of A Different Project hosted by THEBOOKSHOW.