In the eyes of an artist, the Saloma Bridge creates a connection between the old and the new of Kuala Lumpur; it portrays the efforts to develop while preserving the foundation upon which it was built. In celebration of Sambutan Hari Wilayah Persekutuan 2021, YONGL tells a story of the Saloma Bridge with various Malaysian elements to accentuate not just what it is, but also what it symbolises for Malaysia.
From an up-high aerial perspective that glances over the horizon, the city of Kuala Lumpur is a mere set of artificial, miniature blocks and buildings. YONGL created this series as a re‑imagination of Kuala Lumpur in a world of surrealism where nature, being the powerful force that it is, seeps into the city and becomes one with it. YONGL illustrates the importance of mankind choosing to coexist with nature; one of the most fundamental building blocks of our existence.Â