The Theme
Cyclical Nature
Light is a wave, radiating in all directions. It transmits diverse energy and momentum which in turn, determines how we see space. Yet, light is also a language – a system of communication, resulting in a spectrum of emotions and habitual associations. This spectrum of colours in visible light is superimposed over five editions of i Light Singapore, each featuring a different hue since 2022. The festival serves as a medium which refracts the diversity of the light spectrum, dispersing it into colours of creativity.
Cyclical Nature – the curatorial theme of i Light Singapore 2024 – draws inspiration from the colour green from i Light Singapore’s Visible Light narrative. With green often associated with nature as well as sustainable concepts such as the circular economy and upcycling, Cyclical Nature explores and reimagines the endless potential of everyday objects that are disposed of and their impact on nature through redesign, restoration and repurposing.
We invite artists to rethink the relationship between products and waste from a fresh perspective as we place waste materials centre stage in the creative process, conscientiously extending their lifespan, and showcasing their hidden potential.
As we strive towards closing material and energy loops, let us examine how can we create a cycle of rejuvenation that maintains the harmony of living with our natural and urban environments.