This week, Plataforma continues the journey in Nam Van District, presenting the remaining 4 ocean-inspired installations in the area, where under the theme “Interlude of the Ocean”, artists create a symbiosis between marine life and light, raising public awareness of its beauty and the need for preservation.
Art Installation
Mecha Ocean Guardian︱Artists: Dio & Elephant, Sustainability Art Hub (SAH) (Hong Kong, China)
Mecha-Octopus stands watch over the promenade, its luminous head pulsing with ever-changing lights. This guardian invites contemplation of time’s passing through its display.
Location: Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre
Artist Introduction: Dio & Elephant are pioneers in sustainable art. Dio, a Guinness World Record holder, excels in sculpting with recycled materials, while Elephant merges traditional Chinese art with contemporary art and technology. Together, they have launched numerous innovative projects and international art initiatives since 2018.
Crab Baby︱Artist: Jiang Jieling (Shenzhen, China)
A giant pink crab rises in the Nautical Centre, its inflatable dome structure bringing playful marine charm to the urban landscape.
Location: Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre
Artist Introduction: Jiang Jieling captivates audiences with her distinctive anime style and vibrant characters. Committed to touching hearts, she brings fantasy worlds to life, conveying emotions and dreams through her art, creating a bridge between people and the enchanting realm of anime.
Interactive Installation
Dreamy Milky Way︱Artist: H2o, Sustainability Art Hub (SAH) (Hong Kong, China)
Explore the illuminated constellations of dolphins and whales. Touch them to activate their vocalizations and breathing sounds, creating an immersive sensory experience.
Location: Centro Náutico da Praia Grande (White Tent)
Artist Introduction: H2o is a new media artist blending animation and film experience to the artwork, exploring mixed creations with AI for various theatrical visual designs.
Octopoda︱Artists: Amigo & Amigo (Sydney, Australia)
This interactive installation features a steel octopus responding to visitor-played drums. Eight percussion stations trigger synchronized light and sound displays, merging art with environmental awareness through audience participation.
Location: Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre
Artist Introduction: With projects spanning continents, Amigo & Amigo creates interactive public artworks that transform environments into memorable experiences, inviting audiences participating and sparking collective imagination and wonder.
