Reverse Waterfall

Reverse Waterfall
UxU Studio (Taiwan)
Location: UOB Plaza Façade  

Waterfalls have captivated mankind for centuries, and we continue to recognise them as attractions today. In Reverse Waterfall, thousands of LED meteor tubes are hand-arranged in vertical patterns to create the semblance of falling water. As you approach this digital cascade, the unexpected unfolds — light flows upward, defying gravity, and time itself becomes an enigma, deliberately confounding expectations. The artwork evokes familiarity, only to disrupt it through change and fragmentation.

Reverse Waterfall challenges us to question what we take for granted as “natural”. It invites reflection on how our beliefs shape our understanding of the world and how those beliefs evolve when we take the chance to look at them more closely. The artwork explores the space between what we think we know and what we eventually come to understand, urging a deeper look at our preconceived notions.

Extended viewing till 20 July 2025. 

About the artist

UxU Studio, founded in Taiwan by Kuan-Hung Chen and Ying-Chu Chen, creates multidisciplinary work spanning object design to monumental installations, with a focus on bridging architecture, design and art through innovative space creation.

Their exhibition journey began in Taiwan with the Yuejin and Taiwan Lantern Festivals. International recognition followed in 2018 at Amsterdam Light Festival — a first for Taiwanese artists. Their light installations have since illuminated festivals across Europe (the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Sweden), Asia (Japan, South Korea), and the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), reflecting their ambition to showcase Taiwan's creative energy globally.

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