Light to Night 2024, organized by the National Gallery Singapore, is set to captivate audiences for three weeks from Jan 19 to Feb 8 at the Civic District. This year’s theme, “Reimagine,” promises an immersive experience with over 60 artworks and programs.

 

From captivating installations to engaging light projections, the festival invites the audience to explore innovative ways of interacting with art and play. A highlight of this year’s event is the placement of light projectors across various areas within the Civic District, including National Gallery Singapore, The Art House, Victoria Concert Hall, and Asian Civilisations Museums.

 

Under the theme of “Reimagine,” the festival seeks to foster a renewed appreciation for the visual arts, offering attendees a chance for rediscovery and imagination.

 

Seventeen-year-old Chay Li Teng Marianne shares her experience of the festival, noting the impact of the light shows on her perception of the Singaporean art scene.

 

“I’m into art, and I do like to go to museums. But my understanding of art in Singapore is largely traditional art, so being able to see different forms of artistic expression in different forms of art, like through light shows which is the main medium here, is very interesting. It’s something that I’ve never seen before, so I think it opened my eyes,” said Li Teng.

 

“I would recommend this festival to my friends because it allows them to gain new perceptions of the art because it's actually quite vibrant. It's not as deep as a lot of people think it is,” she added.

 

In addition to the captivating artworks, attendees also find themselves immersed in a vibrant atmosphere filled with music and laughter.

 

Seventeen-year-old Lyn Pei Miaozhuanh says: “Attending this event with my close friend has been quite meaningful. It’s a relaxed environment where everyone can come and chill. Supporting the art scene here is quite casual. It’s a casual invitation for Singaporeans to slow down and appreciate the artwork.”

 

The festival’s inclusivity is highlighted by twenty-year-old interior design student Liew Kah Yan who praises the mesmerizing quality of the light

projections.

 

“I think that even if you're not an artistic person, it doesn’t matter, you just come to take a look and expand your horizons. It’s a chance to step out of your comfort zone, explore the world of art, experience something different, and maybe even discover something new,” said Kah Yan.