The Gate
Interpreted as the gates of hell by many who visit this installation, “The Gate” by Li Hui is a creation of hundreds of small beams of low intensity laser lights that frame an entryway. A powerful image of passage and enlightenment, this gateway is seen from quite a distance, radiating straight past the viewer into a splashing red of eternity.
“Surprise because it’s a symbol of many things”, said Li Hui when asked to describe his work in one word. “Free to the interpretation of vivid minds, it could be a path to another realm, another level of spirituality or simply another beginning”, he added. Bringing mystical light to Singapore, the installation makes you ponder on the concept of afterlife a little bit more than usual.
Graduating from the China Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing in 2003, Li Hui is a conceptual artist who works in diverse media, threading a delicate line between tradition and the avant-grade. His works that include the use of transparent neon-lit acrylic sculptures and laser beams are often steeped in religious and philosophical exploration. The Gate is located Marina Bay City Gallery.
Coral garden
Made from re-used cocktail stirrers, Coral Garden by Olivia d’Aboville promotes the beauty and importance of coral functions in the natural ecosystems. “My work represents life”, said d’Aboville when asked to describe her installation in one word. ” Coral Garden raises awareness about the efforts needed to reform damaged reefs while the cocktail stirrers are a symbol of a consumerist society, which is indicted as an element that is currently polluting our seas”, she added.
Its vibrant colours against the darkness of grass in the night is eye-catching and an interesting way to spark the interest of visitors towards the degradation of the world’s coral reefs. Graduating from Duperré, a prestigious textile design school in Paris in 2009, her work has been exhibited in museums, galleries, hotels and festivals in France, Hong Kong, Manila and the United States. Coral Garden is located along the Waterfront Promenade near The Promontory at Marina Bay.