"Bubbling Stutterance" spills forth trailing strips and a frothy white foam. This sculpture melds the materials of cushion and carpet, both tactile objects that are frequently touched, leaned against, and trampled upon. Muted throughout their existence, these materials grapple with a newfound attempt at expression, grasping at utterances, rhythms, allegories, metaphors—ideas yet to fully take shape. Set against a backdrop of knot-like forms reminiscent of wall scrawls, the sculpture invites smaller units of play to participate in a larger, cohesive tapestry of meaning.

Emanating from “Bubbling Stutterance” is the sound composition “Breath” written by Dominic Khoo. Delving into the transient intersections of shape and conversation, discord and harmony, its inception is rooted in the captured sounds during the creation of sculptures by artists Leow Wei Li and Celeste Tan.

The piece commences in a state of confusion, mirroring the primordial phase of language and dialogue. Within this space, sounds interact and merge, inhaling and exhaling, in a persistent search for structure and significance. This turbulent beginning gradually gives way to a more refined cadence and progression, articulating ideas and phrases with rhythm and purpose, showcasing the collective vibration that unfolds from chaos to melodious symmetry.