Essen Light Fes­ti­val

Discover the Magic of Light

#5 | OCULUCIS | Light Installation

H:E:M, Italy

In front of the theatre square, two giant spheres shine in the shape of two eyes looking up at the sky. For the Italian artist H:E:M, they are the boundary between the known and the unknown. Every glance is a dance, a symphony of emotions and a reflection of inner turmoil. At the same time, the gaze is a beacon that shows the soul the way to the dawn of a new day. And even in the darkness, the eyes remain the guardians of old secrets and lost hopes.

Playing time: from dusk till 10 pm | Fridays and Saturdays until 11:00 pm

Location: Theaterplatz

Supported by:

Oculucis | © Rosalyn Heiß / EMG
Oculucis

Part of:

Essen will shine brighter than ever as part of the IMAGINE PEACE Project — a European Union co-funded collaboration celebrating cultural diversity, peace, and sustainability across five European cities: Brixen Waterlight Festival, Essen Light Festival, Copenhagen Light Fest, Fjord Oslo and Visualia Festival Pula.

7 Artworks will be shown among the 5 European Light Festivals starting this September until April 2027.

Join us as we illuminate the path toward a better tomorrow through transnational art, community, and connection.

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