The Urchins (2017) by Choi+Shine

The Urchins, 2017, Marina Bay, Singapore

I chose this piece because I loved how it displays crocheting on such a large scale that we don’t usually think of when considering textiles. I loved the contrast of the way it looked at night and during the day, and how people could become part of the art by standing within it.

This piece was created for the i Light Marina Bay Festival, a sustainability focused event. The designs for the crochet and support took 2 and a half months, and the actual process of crocheting took another 2 and a half months, with the help of 50 people across the world.

More details can be found on the Choi+Shine website: Installation | Fabrication