Known by locals as the fat bird, the sculpture is called just  Bird , from 1990,&amp;nbsp;by the famous Spanish artist Fernando Botero.&amp;nbsp;Sponsored by  t he bank next to it,  UOB , the work is described on the plate as a symbol of joy of living and the power of optimism. &quot;As long as there is peace and optimism among its people, Singapore will continue to grow and prosper&quot;