This sustainable multi-functional piece makes use of easily reusable scaffolding and a vinyl projection screen and doubles as a stage at GastroBeats, i Light Singapore 2023’s Festival Village. The inflatable fabric used will also be subsequently recycled and converted back to raw plastic and textiles for reuse.Īnother unconventional artwork is Moooooootion by Thai design studio, XD49. On top of using energy-saving LED lights, the artist combined all technical elements of the artwork such as speakers and sensors into one physical unit, so that the artwork can be efficiently transported and assembled, thereby minimising carbon footprint. The artwork symbolises the balance that humans try to strike between connecting with the environment and our digital devices. One example is Tree Man by ENESS, an award-winning Australian art and technology studio, featuring a pair of whimsical light sculptures, with each encircling a sapling in his arm and switching colours. Visitors can also immerse themselves in a myriad of artworks that embody sustainable and innovative design to express pertinent social issues. The artwork captures the beauty of biodiversity and reminds us of the importance of preserving marine ecosystems.Įxperience artworks that blend creative expression and sustainable design Teo drew inspiration from the phenomenon of bioluminescent algal bloom observed in Singapore last year 2, and hopes to convey both the comfort and unease arising from encounters with these beautiful and unusual occurrences in the waters around us.Īnother interactive artwork is Aquatics by Berlin-based multidisciplinary artist Philipp Artus, where visitors can design their own sea creatures on a tablet and see them come to life in an animation projected before them.
Over at the things left unsaid by student artist Brigette Teo from Nanyang Technological University’s School of Art, Design and Media, visitors can appreciate weaved sheets made with upcycled plastic bags that light up periodically. This artwork aims to raise awareness of blue energy - an alternative renewable energy source harnessed from the sea and river waters. One example is Blumiwave by local artists from DP Design, featuring ‘crashing’ sculptural waves made with common building materials such as scaffolding and safety nets that were salvaged from construction sites. Also inspired by the colour blue 1, many of the artworks utilise sustainable materials and interactive approaches to spotlight nature’s blue spaces such as oceans and rivers, and invite visitors on a journey of discovery and reflection on their relationship with nature.īlumiwave by DP Design the things left unsaid by Brigette Teo This edition will see 22 artists from eight countries come together to put up a vibrant showcase curated to the Festival theme of A New Wave. Take a glimpse at the beauty and fragility of nature’s blue spaces
Organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and presented by DBS, Asia’s leading sustainable light festival will also feature an exciting line-up of programmes to delight the senses and spark conversations on sustainability.
I Light Singapore will return from 1 to 25 June 2023 with 14 captivating light art installations that will transform Marina Bay into a visual playground where art, technology and sustainability converge.
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