Downtown East Has Dazzling New Neon Light Installations Including A Rainbow Tunnel, Till Mar 2021
Q: How do you make something instantly attractive?
A: Just add a bunch of neon lights
You’d probably agree with us when we say that anything illuminated instantly catches our eye - from cafe decor to the BTS pop-up and laser light shows at MBS. Not only does the colourful glow from such displays lift our spirits, they also serve as - you guessed it - great photo spots.
While the Christmas light-up has already been set up at Orchard Road, Downtown East has their own set of dazzling neon light installations. Recently set up on 16 November 2020, the 4 installations that are part of an exhibition called Lite On! will be here for quite some time till 21 March 2021. Here’s a first look at the set-up.
Read on to find out more about Lite On! at Downtown East, Singapore
Photo from Downtown East
Lite On! is a joint effort by 4 homegrown artists. The exhibition is a sensorial one that can be viewed both at night and in the day.
Photo from @space.objekt via Instagram
Arguably the most mesmerising piece from Lite On! is Shades of Self by Space Objekt, a rainbow-hued neon light tunnel set up in a walkway bridge connecting 2 buildings of Downtown East.
Photo from @teelala via Instagram
You’ll easily spot it from the outside, along the E!Avenue carpark area. Can’t miss that multicoloured glow!
Photo from @teelala via Instagram
Its colours are fully saturated at night, but in the day, it has a pretty pastel look that’s attractive in its own understated way.
Photo from @teelala via Instagram
Another piece that’s set to be a hot favourite for photos is Somewhere Out There by Speak Cryptic. In a mysterious blue, this geometrical structure was created based on the imaginary landscapes conjured in the mind of the artist.
Photo from Downtown East
Its peaked design is meant to symbolise progress and the universal goals of humanity.
Photo from @speakcryptic via Instagram
Next, navigate through the winding Bubble Play staircase by Shophouse & Co. You’ll be making your way through 4 zones here, one of which will allow you to pop bubble wrap.
Photo from Downtown East
Tip: Sit and lean against the coloured blocks for psychedelic photos.
Photo from @larry_yeung88 via Instagram
There’s also Eat.Play.Shop.Stay by Band of Doodlers, featuring whimsical illustrations that represent fun times at Downtown East.
Photo from Downtown East
Lite On! is a free-entry event that will be held till 21 March 2021, so there is plenty of time for you to plan your trip down. Find out more here.
Photo from @trabbi_productions via Instagram
While you're here, check out our article on easy smartphone photography hacks for when you're shooting in dim lighting at night.
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Text by: GirlStyle SG
