2019 marks a great milestone for Singapore. It has been 200 years since Sir Stamford Raffles founded modern Singapore!
An exciting series of events is lined-up this year, including the bicentennial edition of i Light. Taking place from 28th January to 24th February, i Light Singapore 2019 is set to take you on a multi-sensory interactive journey, where you will travel through a time vortex – reliving Singapore’s rich history and development, as well as how she has connected with the world over the last 700 years.
From its geographical coverage to addition of light installations, the light art festival has expanded in several ways since its inaugural kick off in 2010. This year’s call for submissions received 249 submissions from local and international artists within the span of two months – the largest response recorded since the festival’s inauguration. Curated to the theme ‘Bridges of Time’, you can expect to see a total of 32 artworks, comprising 31 sustainable light art installations and a spectacular multimedia show.
When is i Light Singapore?
- 28 January 2019 – 24 February 2019
- Sunday – Thursday: 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
- Friday – Saturday: 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Where is i Light Singapore?
Multiple venues: Marina Bay, the Civic District, Singapore River, and the Raffles Terrace at Fort Canning
Nearest MRT(s):
Clarke Quay, Raffles Place, City Hall, Promenade, Bayfront and Downtown
1. Pre-plan your route or wander where your feet take you!
Photo Credits: i Light Singapore
“Start pinning your maps to plan your best routes!”
– i Light Singapore
In the previous editions, the festival was only held along Marina Bay. This year, it stretches across historical areas of Civic District, Singapore River and Raffles Terrace at Fort Canning Park. On top of the installations, look forward to artisanal markets, bazaars, carnivals and various lifestyle activities.
View the festival map here
2. Installations not to be missed
Installation #3 – Rainbow Connection by Yun
“The art installation is like the social fabric that holds individuals together – every container may be different, but I believe it can come together to create something that is bigger and that people can hold dear to their hearts.”
– Yun, danamic.
Created by homegrown industrial designer Lee Yun Qin (also known by her artist name Yun), The Rainbow Connection features an island of dangling upcycled PET containers. With the clever use of solar-powered lighting, a surreal landscape of light and motion has been created – evoking images of the sea, sky and forests while they sway in the wind. Prior to the festival, this project has been designed to allow public participation whereby 800 cookie containers have been designed during workshops held back in November 2018.
Location: Lotus Pond at ArtScience Museum
Installation #15 – DUNE by Daan Roosegaarde
This is a great opportunity to capture Instagram-worthy portrait shots. Imagine walking through a lalang field (known as cogon grass to some) and gently brushing your fingers against them. Dune is an interactive landscape which brightens according to your movement and touch, therefore enhancing social interaction whilst aiming to bridge the gap between nature and technology.
Location: OUE Bayfront
Installation #25 – Bridges of Time by ACTLD (Belgium)
An immersive multimedia show, Bridges of Time narrates a poetic story of a universal traveller who has sailed across time and space and set foot into Singapore. A scenographic treat of light, sound and projection awaits while you discover and rediscover Singapore through different centuries. The stark contrast of ancient landscape against the contemporary skyline will leave you in awe.
Location: Singapore River in front of Ancient Civilisations Museum
Installation #13 – City Gazing Singapore by VOUW
Dubbed City Gazing Singapore, this installation will be suspended above you, inviting you to turn your gaze up towards the sky. Watch as the light illuminates and portray how Singapore has expanded through the years. From a couple of key arterial roads to the international hub it is today – we can’t help but wonder, what would Singapore be like in a few years from now?
Location: The Lawn @ Marina Bay
Installation #18 – The Cat in the Garden
Alluding to a rainbow, The Cat in the Garden is a visual and sound projection that will allow you to travel through seven colours of the light spectrum. As snippets of Singapore’s daily life and nature adorn the Merlion, reminisce early days of a simpler world and welcome a multicultural modern world filled with festivity and life.
Location: Merlion Park
3. Food and fun are just around the corner
You’ll want to prepare cash for this event (even though general admission is free). There will be many food and beverage options and even crowd favourite’s Camp Kilo, where you can enjoy some flavourful grilled platters and roast dinners – all that walking will definitely work up an appetite!
Photos Taken by Allyson Chin
Situated on Bayfront event space, Prudential Marina Bay Carnival will be ongoing till 24th March 2019* from 4pm to 11pm daily. What’s a carnival if you do not play games and go on rides, right? It’s free entry into carnival grounds, but you’ll decide how much to spend on credits.
P.S. The Mach 5, the most thrilling ride in our opinion, goes for 14 credits.
*Check out their website for more information on blackout dates
4. Have a wet weather contingency plan
Photo Credits: Transporta
The weather may be erratic at times and it’s always good to have backup plans. If it rains, make your way to Transporta. Held at the Esplanade Incubator, this attraction will keep you occupied as you immerse yourself within an extraordinary multimedia experience. Fact or fiction? Mystical gateways will transport you into a multitude of dimensions and realms. Do we exist or are we just atoms vibrating through time and space? A trip here may leave you questioning everything about the universe.
Geek out by downloading the PDF here
Location: The Incubator @ Esplanade Park
Opening Hours:
28 Jan 2019 – 24 Feb 2019
Fridays & Saturdays: 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday – Thursday: 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Ticket prices: S$4 per entry
All photos credited to i Light Singapore official Facebook page unless otherwise stated.
Video by Allyson Chin.
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