Embrace

Embrace
Beamhacker (Australia)
Commissioned musical score by Peter McAvan
Location: Event Square

Inspired by children’s paper chains, Embrace features a circle of life-sized silhouettes that come alive through human touch. Stand among the figures, grasp their hands, and watch as ripples of light dance through the ring. When all the figures are connected, the installation transforms into a symphony of light and sound.

Inviting a return to childhood, the paper doll reference evokes memories of gliding scissors through folded paper, which then unfolds to uncover a series of joined hands. Embrace brings to mind this forgotten joy through a moment of shared magic.

Created exclusively for i Light Singapore 2025, the silhouettes display camouflaged patterns, representing the four services of the Singapore Armed Forces. Everyone – both military and civilian – is invited to join their hands to complete the circle. This image of the protector and protected standing hand-in-hand expresses how our military’s strength is amplified through the unwavering support of our people. Embrace is set against the backdrop of Marina Bay, encouraging reflection and participation in a place of national pride.

This artwork features music composed by PTMC (Peter McAvan).

About the artist

Beamhacker is a Perth-based light art studio creating immersive installations that inspire wonder and connection. Specialising in blending light, mirrors and sound, Beamhacker crafts interactive experiences that invite audiences to engage with their surroundings in new ways. From large-scale public artworks to intimate festival installations, each piece transforms spaces into dreamlike realms that celebrate creativity, interaction, and the beauty of shared moments.

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