Architecture is more than bricks and concrete—it holds the spirit of our origins and connections. When building façades become digital canvases, each structure turns into a storyteller. We invite artists to explore Projection Mapping as a powerful language, illuminating either their physical homeland rooted in countries, cities, towns, or their spiritual homeland derived from cultural heritage and identity. By transforming local DNA into visible poetry of light, artists will breathe life into static spaces, creating vibrant cultural dialogues. We believe that within every artist lies a beacon, a unique lighthouse, waiting to shine and tell the world the rich stories of the places and cultures that shape who we are. Submit your work that illustrates light's impact on artistic narratives and millions of audiences in Shanghai.
The 2023 "Shining· Shanghai" International Light Art Open Call held its first show in Shenyuli, a hundred-year-old Shikumen neighborhood right in the heart of Jing'an, Shanghai. This special place is a mix of Chinese and Western architecture, carries Shanghai's unique history and culture, making it a fantastic stage for light art. Artists projected their creations onto its old brick walls and arches, giving this warm and welcoming space a brand new artistic life.
