Light to Night Singapore

Light to Night Singapore is an annual visual arts festival organised by National Gallery Singapore in conjunction with Singapore Art Week 🇸🇬

30/04/2026

Artist Spotlight: Ngoc Nau | Works Presented: “Art Skins on Monuments: Memory Gesture” & “Fields of Light (AR)”

đź’­ How do traditional belief systems and cultural symbols evolve within contemporary, digital contexts?

“Memory Gesture” interlaces 3D animation with footage of the “Mother Goddess” ritual, a spiritual practice from northern Vietnam honouring deities of the sky, earth, forest, and water. It reflects on our evolving relationship with nature, tracing a shift from deep-rooted reverence to the structured complexities of modern life.

In “Fields of Light (AR)”, audiences are invited into an interactive field of symbols—seeds representing cycles of cultivation and dragons echoing Southeast Asian cultural memory—creating a space where past and present converge through participation.

Across her works, the artist creates a quiet yet powerful space for reflection, resilience, and connection: centering communities navigating change, while honouring the enduring strength of women who continue to rise through life’s challenges.

26/04/2026

Artist Spotlight: Dr Azariah Tan & Noah Tan .dis.singapore | Work Presented: “Art Skins on Monuments: Flower Power”

đź’­ What does transformation look like in colour and sound?

A collaboration between a classical pianist and a visual artist, “Flower Power” explores personal transformation through an integrated dialogue between sound and image. The music informs the visual storytelling, while the artwork in turn shapes the composition, creating a continuous exchange between the two mediums.

Repeating musical patterns mirror the intricate motifs within the visuals, while shifts in colour trace an emotional arc—from darker tones reflecting inner struggles to brighter hues that signal renewal and joy.

At its heart, the work is an invitation: to connect, to step beyond our comfort zones, and to never hesitate in seeking support as we transform negativity into positivity.

22/04/2026

Artist Spotlight: Gerimis Art Project | Work Presented: “Art Skins on Monuments: Larut’s Tears”

đź’­ How do we begin to see the world when we are no longer the centre of it?

A long-term collaboration with co-artist Youngsook Choi and the Semai communities in Perak and Pahang, “Larut’s Tears” reimagines narrative through the lens of an elephant protagonist. By shifting away from human-centric perspectives, the work invites a deeper reflection on nature’s transformation and encourages us to reconsider our relationship with the earth and the impact of our current practices.

The collective underscores the importance of collective action and community-led efforts in reshaping how we live with the environment. In a time of accelerating ecological loss, it calls for solidarity and allyship with Indigenous and local communities facing encroachment on their lands.

15/04/2026

Artist Spotlight: Navin Rawanchaikul .rawanchaikul | Work Presented: “SINGAPORAMA” with Navin Production

đź’­ What does it mean to see and celebrate the people who build our cities?

Inspired by his experiences engaging with communities in Singapore, “SINGAPORAMA” centers migrant workers as the true “stars of the city”, integral to the nation’s growth and identity. The billboard was created in collaboration with a team in Thailand, including traditional movie painters once active in old cinemas. Through a process of sketching, conversations, and lived exchange, the work comes together with a film footage, bridging craft, memory, and contemporary narratives.

More than a singular work, Navin envisions “SINGAPORAMA” as a starting point — an evolving platform for dialogue across Singapore’s diverse communities, and an invitation for others to reflect, respond, and find their own agency through art.

🗓 “SINGAPORAMA” is on view at National Gallery Singapore, Level 1, Padang Atrium until November 2026.

13/04/2026

Artist Spotlight: Arterly Obsessed .r.danker | Work Presented: “Void (Deck) The Walls”

đź’­ Is community something we simply remember, or something we must continually nurture?

“Void (Deck) The Walls” is an immersive installation inspired by the familiar HDB void deck, drawing on nostalgia to recreate the communal spirit many grew up with. Referencing everyday elements like chess tables and neighbourhood “mama” shops, the work reimagines these shared spaces through colour, light, and play.

By inviting viewers to swap and engage with objects, the work encourages interaction and sparks conversation and connection, bridging accessible, joyful experiences with deeper ideas of belonging.

The artists invite visitors to reflect on living in harmony, carrying forward the kampung spirit and deeply rooted sense of community that once defined these shared spaces.

10/04/2026

Artist Spotlight: Tell Your Children | Work Presented: “Burrows”

đź’­ How do you see yourself within the world around you?

“Burrows” transforms an underground linkway into a site-specific alternate reality, inviting viewers into a whimsical, colourful world shaped by everyday life. Inspired by how we connect, communicate, and collaborate, the work reflects a society in progress rather than a perfect utopia.

The work reflects the autonomy of the individual while highlighting their connection to the collective. Through its playful characters and open-ended narratives, “Burrows” encourages the public to fill in the blanks by drawing from their own memories and experiences to complete the story.

07/04/2026

Artist Spotlight: ARAFURA Media Design | Animation and projection mapping for three Art Skins on Monuments projects: “stART Here: From Every Vantage Point”, “Flower Power” & “Larut’s Tears”

đź’­ How can animation amplify the emotional and narrative layers of visual art?

The Bandung-based multimedia design studio uses light as a medium for storytelling, creating works that invite audiences to see, feel, and connect from new perspectives.

For “stART Here: From Every Vantage Point” (with Fei Yue Community Services’ youth beneficiaries), ARAFURA led projection mapping workshops, translating clay handmade artworks into moving visuals that capture the beauty of imperfection.

In “Flower Power” (with Noah Tan & Dr Azariah Tan), they integrated vibrant visuals with a piano-based composition, with a focus on inclusivity for individuals with visual or hearing impairments.

For “Larut’s Tears” (with Gerimis Art Project & Youngsook Cho), intricate hand-drawn narratives were translated into projection mapping, preserving their ritual and ecological depth.

02/04/2026

Artist Spotlight: Michael Lin | Works Presented: “Gathering on the Lawn” & “Untitled Gathering”

đź’­ How do we experience art as a shared moment rather than a singular statement?

Michael Lin presents two interconnected works, collectively titled “Gathering”, which offer a “horizontal” counterpoint to traditional monumental art, by focusing on the collective many rather than the singular one.

The series incorporates batik motifs as a familiar visual “dialect”, creating a common language that invites audiences to engage and connect. Through these patterns, the works open a dialogue with the locality and the communities who inhabit these spaces.

For the artist, the most meaningful part of an exhibition is what lingers with the audience afterward—through memories, experiences, or even physical souvenirs.

31/03/2026

Artist Spotlight: Firdaus Sani | Work Presented: “Rumah Laut: Coastal Home” — a three-part installation series

đź’­ How do we honour communities that have long existed at the margins?

“Rumah Laut: Coastal Home” draws deeply from the artist’s heritage as a fourth-generation descendant of the Orang Laut community. The work traces the interconnected traditions of coastal life across Singapore, Bintan, and Batam by bringing indigenous knowledge and material culture into a modern context.

Part I maps constellations, reflecting a time when elders navigated vast waters guided only by the stars and skies.

Part II centres on the kajang (traditional houseboat), exploring the tension between completeness and incompleteness — a reflection on the dwindling yet resilient presence of coastal communities.

The final work incorporates bubu (fish trap) making, a practice once essential for sustenance.

Through these works, the artist reminds us that indigenous communities and their cultural heritage continue to exist in Singapore; and that their stories are still being protected, carried, and fought for.

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