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Sharjah Light Festival narrates

emirate’s story in collaboration with

15+ globally-renowned artists

UAE
Emirates News Agency (WAM)Wed, 14 Feb 2024
The Sharjah Light Festival is showcasing a series of captivating stories narrated on 12 iconic
landmarks in the 13th edition of the festival, running until 18th February. The annual event,
organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), also
features cutting-edge technologies used for the first time in the festival, including 3D
holograms, projection mapping displays, light installations, kinetic live installations, and more,
collaboratively presented by 15+ international artists from 8 nationalities, including Germany,
United Kingdom, France, Russia, and Italy.
Through a radiant blend of light, colour, and music on the canvas of iconic landmarks in
Sharjah, these moving artworks showcase the intricate beauty of Arab and Islamic architecture,
creating a mesmerising spectacle for both locals and visitors, and a highlight for the Sharjah
events calendar.
Encapsulating Sharjah within a canvas of light

The opening ceremony for this year’s festival was held at the impressive Sharjah Police
Headquarters in Al Rahmaniya, and showcased intricate 3D mapping and a light installation
titled “Luminous Guardians", journeying through the essence of Sharjah's cultural and
protective spirit. Reflecting the shared heartbeat of the vibrant community, this opening
ceremony mirrored the aspirations of the emirate courtesy of artists Steffan Ihmig from
RE:SORB and Fredrico Petrei from Delta Process.
Transforming Sharjah Mosque into a canvas of light through the production “A Sublime
Canvas", artist Uladzimir Kivachuk provides a 360-degree 3D video mapping production
illuminating the Mosque’s façades and minaret with vivid, stylised architectural projections.
Al Noor Mosque, an iconic symbol of Islamic architecture, features “Enchanted Dimensions",
a 3D hologram and projection mapping art piece specifically designed for SLF 2024 by artist
Amin Sammakieh from Plan A Creative. The immersive visual arts show intertwines the rich
heritage of Islamic art with cutting-edge technology, offering a captivating display that
celebrates geometry, mosaic, and Arabesque intricacies.
Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Qasimi Mosque in Dibba al Hisn hosts “A Treasure Trove of
History", another 360-degree 3D video mapping projection by artist Nima Eshghipour This
show displays key characteristics of Islamic art, including geometric designs, vegetal patterns,
and Islamic design ornaments.
Radiant expressions across Sharjah's iconic

landmarks
Al Dhaid Fort features “Echoes of Al Dhaid", a 3D projection mapping spectacle created by
artist Stefan Ihming from RE:SORB. Through the captivating power of light, shadow and
music, this philosophical production dives into the themes of interconnectedness, cultural
legacy, and the transcendental nature of human experience, making use of traditional cultural
elements, such as the Al-Ayyala and Nasha'at dances.
Kalba Waterfront features “Elemental Reflections", a unique 3D projection mapping
installation specially designed for SLF 2024 by Romain Tardy from LDA Productions, and
inspired by the four natural elements; earth, water, air, and fire; and four human components

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