Indonesia’s ‘Resonora’ Shines at iLight Singapore 2026
Indonesian architect and interactive designer Ms. Dearista Nooria Kusuma, in collaboration with OSTUDIO, presented Resonora, a sensory light art installation, at iLight Singapore 2026, Asia’s leading light festival. The work showcases Indonesian creativity on the international stage and highlights the country’s strengths in architecture, design and interactive technology.
Presented under the festival’s Movement theme, Resonora transforms urban soundscapes into light experiences through sound data, responsive lighting and spatial design. Rather than telling one fixed story, the installation invites visitors to interpret the space through their own senses, creating a dialogue between sound, light and public space.
“Resonora stems from the question of how our perception of urban space is shaped not only by what we see, but also by what we hear,” said Ms. Dearista Nooria Kusuma. “Each individual experiences the same environment differently, and this installation creates space for visitors to explore those unique perceptions.”
Constructed from lightweight fabric and responsive light projections, Resonora combines creativity and technology in an immersive public art experience. It also reflects the growing capability of Indonesia’s architecture and design sector to produce innovative works for global audiences.
Commending the achievement, Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy said participation in events such as iLight Singapore helps expand opportunities for Indonesian creative professionals and strengthen the country’s presence in art, design and creative technology.
“The presence of Resonora proves that Indonesian creative talent is capable of competing and earning recognition on the global stage,” said Mr. Teuku Riefky Harsya, Indonesia’s Minister of Creative Economy. “Innovation that combines creativity and technology reinforces the creative economy’s role as a new engine of national economic growth.”
Held from 5 to 28 June 2026 across Marina Bay and Raffles Place, iLight Singapore 2026 features 14 installations by 17 artists exploring the relationship between movement, light, colour and sound. Resonora stands as a strong example of Indonesian creative excellence and its growing reach beyond national borders.
Source: Indonesian Ministry of Creative Economy
