Iwagumi Air Scape

Iwagumi Air Scape
ENESS (Australia)
Location: The Promontory at Marina Bay 

Iwagumi Air Scape is inspired by the Japanese art form of Iwagumi, the arrangement of rocks in aquascaping, or underwater gardening, that places a heavy emphasis on the raw, humble beauty of nature. 

Conjuring an illusion of immense weight, the air-filled inflatables carry the allure and mystery of mountains within them. Colours and soundscapes evolve based on the movement of city dwellers passing through. Encountering these quiet but majestic boulders which are typically found in untamed landscapes brings a sense of awe and wonderment of existence into the urban experience. 

About the Artist

Founded in 1997, ENESS is a multi-award-winning art and technology studio. The multidisciplinary team produces interactive art in public spaces that combines sculpture, textiles, design, programming and music to tell a story.  

Cross-generational connection is at the heart of the studio’s work. As pioneers of new media art, the collective's ethos is the belief in the power of encountering art in everyday life that fires the imagination. The studio creates transformational experiences, bringing joy and beauty to unexpected places.