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Kinetic Rain
This mesmerising art installation features 1,216 droplets that move to resemble flight movements.
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DYNAMIC ART INSPIRED BY TROPICAL SINGAPORE
Made up of 1,216 bronze droplets, the Kinetic Rain sculpture in Terminal 1 is one of the favourites among Changi Airport’s collection of art installations and displays. Measuring 9.8m by 4m, each sculpture can form 16 different shapes ranging from the abstract to the familiar, such as an aeroplane, a hot air balloon, and even a dragon. Each shape elucidates the movement of flight through deliberate, fluid movements.
Created over a period of 20 months, Kinetic Rain comprises 180g of copper-plated aluminium droplets, of which choreography is controlled by a set of high precision motors. The project is the brainchild of artists, programmers, and technologists who analysed space, passenger flow, and the bustle of activity at the airport to create an artwork that enhances the identity of Terminal 1.
With more than a thousand 'raindrops' working together in harmony, Kinetic Rain also symbolises the members of the airport community collaborating to provide a Positively Surprising Changi experience for passengers and visitors.
The Kinetic Rain art installation is viewable from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM daily at Changi Airport Terminal 1, offering visitors flexible viewing opportunities to witness this mesmerising display at their own convenience, without the restrictions of specific viewing times.
Kinetic Rain's uniqueness lies in its intricate blend of art and technology, creating a visual spectacle that captivates and delights. This display stands as a testament to Changi's innovative spirit, transforming 1,216 copper-plated droplets into a symphony of shapes that reflect the essence of flight and movement, making Kinetic Rain a landmark installation that enriches the airport's artistic landscape.