# Seaside Light Installations The Spinifex Group PLAY Art Piece Reworks Sydney's Opera House Sails By Leslie Chen | Published 2013-05-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinifex-group-play References: [knstrct](http://knstrct.com/2013/05/23/a-spectacular-canvas-the-2013-vivid-sydney-festival-kicks-off/) & [vividsydney](http://www.vividsydney.com/) Kicking off the annual Vivid Sydney 18-day festival of art, music and ideas is the Spinifex Group PLAY art piece, a gorgeous kaleidoscopic reworking of the city's most iconic structure. Designed by Australia's Spinifex Group, 'PLAY' transforms the [Sydney Opera House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-partners6) sails into a [rainbow-colored light installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light) that reinvents the city's whole skyline. Etched with lines of neon yellow, purple, green and red to create a modern and engaging new look for the sails during the festival, the Spinifex Group PLAY artwork celebrates the heart of the artistic festival. Other makeovers during the festivities include The [Museum of Contemporary Art Australia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torontos-harbourfront-centre) with its 3D mapped illuminations lighting up the building's exterior, as well as the Sydney Harbour Bridge which has interactive lighting where you can instantly paint the bridge in a color of your choice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Light Installation Art:** Opportunities for artists and designers to create immersive light installations in various public spaces. - **Interactive Building Illuminations:** Innovative ways to incorporate technology and interactivity into lighting design for buildings and landmarks. - **Festival Transformations:** The potential to transform city landscapes and landmarks through temporary art installations during festivals. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists, designers, and creative professionals who specialize in light installation art can explore new opportunities for collaboration and expression. - **Architecture and Construction:** Architects and construction firms can integrate interactive lighting systems into building designs to enhance visual impact and user experience. - **Event Planning and Tourism:** Event planners and tourism organizations can leverage temporary art installations during festivals to attract visitors and create unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant City Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Winter Light Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-lights.md) - [Harbour Artful Pavilion Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sydney-modern.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Orb Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-island.md) - [Creative Sun Safety Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-safety-installation.md) - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md)