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.