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Window of Opportunity



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2003


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Window of Opportunity By Gerald Takawira From Zimbabwe Springstone This contemporary abstract sculpture by the Zimbabwean artist Gerald Takawira depicts the "Window of Opportunity" created by Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad for Malaysia during his 22 years as Prime Minister. The Window is supported by 5 colums, each of which represents one of the key infrastructures or policies created by Tun Dr. Mahathir during his tenure. Education and enlightenment of the people Physical infrastructure Legal system Racial and cultural harmony Stable and moderate foreign policy The 5 colums are also symbolic of the Tun Dr. Mahathir's outstretched hand as he holds the "Window of Oppoturnity" aloft. The "Seed" in the "palm of the hand" is the seed of development which is poised to burst through the "Window of Oppoturnity" The sculpture is carved from a single 8-ton block of 3.5 billion year old Springstone specially imported from Zimbabwe for the purpose. All the carving was done using only simple hand tools. No machine tools of any sort were used and the finished sculpture weight approximately 5 tons

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