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Asia’s leading light festival, i Light Singapore, is returning from 5 to 28 June 2026, illuminating the city and connecting communities through 14 captivating light installations by 17 regional artists.
Organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority and presented by UOB, the festival will transform the Marina Bay waterfront into an open-air gallery. Built around the theme of Movement, the festival will invite visitors to discover the expressive power of motion – and become part of the art itself, exploring how simple gestures can spark change through interactive installations.
WAVE presented by UOB
By Masamichi Shimada (Japan)
Presented by UOB
Location: The Promontory (view map)
Five silver sticks stand rooted in the ground. Each gentle tap of a stick on the ground sends ripples of light and sound outward – each one with a different rhythm – a reminder that every action, however small, has a ripple effect.
WAVE is an interactive installation that invites reflection on our relationship with the Earth. It reveals how deliberate choices can set energy in motion and extend far beyond their point of origin. Just as a raindrop landing on water creates ripples and sound, a touch of the stick on the ground produces waves of light and audio feedback.
What sound does the Earth make when we touch it? Perhaps the answer will differ tomorrow, shaped by how we choose to treat the environment today.
Right by You, Through Ripples of Positive Impact
This work reflects UOB’s commitment to doing right by our customers and communities with purpose. Aiming to build a positive future for Southeast Asia’s economic, social and environmental well-being, the Bank believes each action carries its ripple of lasting impact, where its cumulative impact will shape a better tomorrow for the next generation.
About the artist
Artist: Masamichi Shimada
Masamichi Shimada draws inspiration from the mysteries evoked in natural forms and phenomena. Transforming these fascinations into three-dimensional light installations using LED sources and industrial materials such as iron and plastic, his work has been showcased globally in more than ten countries.
Photos courtesy of i Light Singapore
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