Lights out and away we go to a greener future.
Ahead of the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023 this weekend, it’s worth recognizing the progress the once fuel-guzzling motorsport has made towards sustainability. At the Marina Bay Street Circuit, for example, DZ Engineering SRL, in partnership with Signify, has transformed the night race lighting with an eco-conscious approach, using LED floodlights that enhance visibility while cutting energy consumption by 30 percent.
But what happens to the old floodlights that have been replaced by the new ones? Do they end up in a landfill, adding to the environmental burden?
The answer is no. Thanks to a visionary project called “Art in the Night Race: The New Life of the Floodlights,” the retired floodlights have been given a second chance to shine, literally and figuratively.
Ten exceptional local artists have taken on the challenge of turning the discarded floodlights into captivating works of art, each reflecting their distinctive style and background. The result is a stunning exhibition that transcends mere exhibition status; it embodies environmental consciousness, orchestrates a symphony of creativity, and stands as a testament to the power of transformation.
The exhibition, which runs from Sept. 13 to 19 at The Arts House in Singapore, features a kaleidoscope of techniques and mediums, from digital and hand-drawn art to sculpture and glass-blowing. The artists have approached the floodlights with extraordinary diversity, utilizing various components or the entire structure itself to craft their artworks.
Some have assembled multiple floodlights into stunning sculptures, like Kumari Nahappan’s “Cabinet of Curiosities,” which symbolizes rebirth and our connection with nature. Others, such as Victoria Hertel’s “Nocturne,” repurposes broken tempered glass from floodlight panels to create hand-blown glass vessels, connecting the racetrack and the audience through an olfactory experience.
The exhibition is more than just a display of artistic talent; it calls on us to reevaluate the environmental footprints of motorsport events while showcasing the potential for sustainable practices within the industry.
If you are a fan of art and motorsport, don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness how art rejuvenates the night race. Visit “Art in the Night Race: The New Life of the Floodlights” at The Arts House in Singapore from Sept. 13 to 19, and be dazzled by the luminous revolution that is reshaping motorsport lighting for a greener future.
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