Singapore’s light art festival, i Light returned for its 10th edition. From May 31 to June 23, art enthusiasts can visit Marina Bay, South Beach, Millenia Walk, and Tanjong Pagar to enjoy 17 light art installations that illuminate the area while also learning about sustainability. This year’s festival is inspired by the theme of Cyclical Nature and the color green, which represents nature and our environment on the visible light spectrum.
Dandelion
Inspired by the breezy dance of dandelion petals, which symbolise free-spiritedness and playfulness, Dandelion transports visitors to a world of hope and optimism.
Amigo & Amigo (Australia)
Commissioned musical score by Otis Studio
Location: Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza
Kinetic Perspective
Kinetic Perspective is an immersive abstract geometric experience inspired by the Optical Art Movement of the 1960s. It uses optical illusions and its mesmerising fluidity encourages reflection on the timeless rhythms inherent in our lives.
Juan Fuentes Studio (Spain)
Location: Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza
Pure Ring
A modern twist to the concept of musical chairs, Pure Ring aspires to foster unexpected connections among strangers, sparking moments of serendipity amidst the urban bustle.
Xu Dongliang (China)
Toryo International Lighting Design Center
Location: Event Square
Spin Me a Yarn
Spin Me a Yarn explores the unsustainable practices that support our contemporary way of living. It reminds us of the complex connections that unite us and the shared responsibility we have in shaping the future.
Studio Vertigo (United Kingdom)
Location: Mist Walk
Arc ZERO: Nimbus
A ring of mist surrounds the floating walkway extending into the bay, creating a window that frames the city through the constantly changing waters. As the mist disperses around the oculus, it prompts contemplation on urbanization and our consumption of finite resources.
Studio James Tapscott (Australia)
Location: Pontoon near Red Dot Design Museum
Liminal; Minimal
Hidden within the built environment, waste silently bears witness to the development and excesses of a modern city. Constructed with wooden beams, reclaimed pallets, and discarded dust nettings, Liminal; Minimal reveals the concealed wastefulness of urban construction by using remnants from building sites to frame the surrounding cityscape.
Benjamin Lim, Yeo Soon Yii (Singapore)
Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
Location: Waterfront promenade in front of Red Dot Design Museum
BOB the nice world
BOB the nice world is a lightweight inflatable sculpture featuring a whimsical line-drawn character named BOB the nice guy, who shares his story through playful animations. BOB’s noticeable presence at Marina Bay is deliberately disruptive. Although he radiates positivity, his irresistibly cute charm conceals an urgent message, calling for mindful action against the looming threat of climate change.
BOB the nice guy (Thailand)
Location: Next to the entrance of Marina Bay Link Mall
Iwagumi Air Scape
Iwagumi Air Scape draws inspiration from the Japanese art form of Iwagumi, which involves arranging rocks in aquascaping or underwater gardening to emphasize the raw, humble beauty of nature.
Creating the illusion of immense weight, these air-filled inflatables embody the allure and mystery of mountains. Colors and soundscapes change in response to the movement of city dwellers passing by. Encountering these serene yet majestic boulders, typically found in wild landscapes, brings a sense of awe and wonder to the urban experience.
ENESS (Australia)
Location: The Promontory at Marina Bay
Alchemy of Atmospheres
Alchemy of Atmospheres harnesses the mysteries in our atmospheric conditions to craft a potent and auditory visual spectacle.
Janez Grošelj (Slovenia)
Location: Lawn beside NTUC Building
Fountain of Happiness
Fountain of Happiness is an interactive installation featuring seven sets of swings and light tubes designed to resemble fountains. Visitors are encouraged to share moments of happiness on the swings and witness how the colours change with each swinging motion.
27June Studio (Thailand)
Location: Clifford Square
Kickit Team Tennis
This installation is a interactive light art game that can be played by two teams of up to five-a-side.
Limelight (Hungary)
Location: Discover Tanjong Pagar Community Green
BottleBlooms
A display of solar-powered luminous plastic blossoms in a green public space, crafted from over 1,500 upcycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles.
Yun (Singapore)
Location: Tanjong Pagar Park at Guoco Tower, Tras Link Park near Orchid Hotel Singapore
Presented by Discover Tanjong Pagar
Hidden Garden
The artwork presents resplendent inflatable flowers clinging to the trunks of trees akin to living organisms, transforming the concrete jungle. The radiant display of colours is both a tribute to and jubilant celebration of biodiversity.
Koros Design (Hungary)
Location: Tras Link Park
i Light Singapore 2024
From now till 23 June 2024
Marina Bay, Admission is Free!
Click here for the festival map.
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