i Light Singapore 2024: First look at the installations, including a ring of mist at Marina Bay
The light art festival i Light Singapore returns for its 10th edition from May 31 to Jun 23 at Marina Bay, South Beach, Millenia Walk and Tanjong Pagar. Here are some of the installations you can expect.
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The light art festival i Light Singapore is back for its 10th iteration. From May 31 to Jun 23, art lovers can head to Marina Bay, South Beach, Millenia Walk and Tanjong Pagar to bask in the glow of the 17 light art installations illuminating the area while learning more about sustainability.
CNA Lifestyle recently had the chance to get an early look at some of the installations along Marina Bay.
1. FOUNTAIN OF HAPPINESS
Unleash your inner child at the Fountain of Happiness which is located at Clifford Pier. The interactive installation features seven sets of swings and light tubes designed to resemble fountains.
You and your loved ones can hop onto the swings and watch as the colours transform with each swinging motion. The piece also features Alibaba Cloud's AI-driven Energy Expert which measures and analyses real-time energy consumption.
2. ALCHEMY OF ATMOSPHERES
Nope, Thor isn't making an appearance at the festival. However, you can still see "lightning" work its magic at Alchemy of Atmospheres, located at The Lawn beside NTUC Building. With its foreboding glow, the installation serves as a reminder of how our actions can impact climate and atmospheric conditions.
3. IWAGUMI AIR SCAPE
At Iwagumi Air Scape, you'll feel as if you've been transported to an alien planet that's filled with gigantic rocks. The "rocks" are actually filled with air and embody the Japanese art of Iwagumi where rocks are laid out in an aquascaping manner to emphasise the rawness of nature.
Furthermore, the colours of the installation will change, depending on the movement of those passing through.
4. BOB THE NICE WORLD
This piece features a lightweight inflatable sculpture of a character named Bob The Nice Guy who tells his story through playful moving images. While he glows with positivity, he also serves as a reminder of climate change and its impact on urban spaces.
5. LIMINAL; MINIMAL
Created by students from Singapore University of Technology and Design’s Architecture and Sustainable Design programme, Liminal; Minimal is made out of wooden beams, reclaimed pallets and discarded dust nettings.
The piece highlights the wastefulness of urban construction by framing the surrounding cityscape with remnants from building sites.
6. ARC ZERO: NIMBUS
Fans of Doctor Strange can try their hands at "waving a magic portal" at the Arc Zero: Nimbus installation. The piece features a ring of mist at the end of the pontoon near the Red Dot Design Museum.
7. PURE RING
Before heading into The Shoppes At Marina Bay Sands, take a breather at Pure Ring. This installation is shaped after a friendship bracelet. Visitors can sit on this artwork and trigger changing colours when they do so.
8. DANDELION
Created by a Sydney-based art studio, Dandelion bursts into a symphony of sound and light every five minutes. The installation aims to give visitors the chance to pause their hectic lives.
9. KINETIC PERSPECTIVE
Get ready to have your minds blown at Kinetic Perspective.
The circles within the installation are constantly moving, creating visual patterns that can change depending on where you're looking from.
In a statement to the media, festival director Jason Chen said: "The light art installations showcased at this milestone edition of i Light Singapore have been carefully selected for their originality, immersive and interactive nature as well as their ability to transform the urban experience at Marina Bay and the neighbouring precincts.
"As this vibrant signature event enlivens our city, we also hope that the sustainable artworks serve as reminders of the importance of sustainable living and inspire a collective vision for a greener future."
The artworks listed here are just some of the sights you can see at this year's i Light Singapore. Besides these installations, i Light Singapore 2024 also has other programmes including the food festival GastroBeats which features street food from all over the world, The Conscious Festival which has music performances and insightful talks related to wellness, and even a pop-up market.
More information can be found on i Light Singapore's website.
