Photo-Traveloque of joon S lee

Redefining A Fallen Icon Of The Bygone Era The tourists have long deserted this once iconic entertainment island with its 800m long manmade sandy beach. Indeed, the place have been deterioated over a long period with little commercial and retail activities left.  However,  a new group of users have quietly emerged and a new lease of life has gradually taken root –  the local community has returned  to redefine the place.  Nowadays, Odaiba beach has been transformed from a tourist-orientated commercialized development into a layback local hideout. It has become a beach-front retreat for young Tokyo residents to escape the oppressive urban density and crowdedness of the city. Tokyo waterfront skyline - panoramic view from the pier of Odaiba beach   Odaiba beach and the return of Tokyo residents Odaiba beach as an urban retreat for local residents   Rainbow bridge is lighted up  Background: The 800-meter long Odaiba Beach is manmade and e...

  Gupta's Inflated Giant Wrestlers is installed against the backdrop of soaring skyscrapers  – It is seen as a juxtaposition to the visual density of a bustling metropolis and a synthesis that celebrates multiplicity where tensions and conciliation co-exists. Wresting beneath soaring skyscrapers I Wresting beneath soaring skyscrapers II Wresting beneath soaring skyscrapers III Background: Named  Untitled , this visually striking installation is created by a renowned Indian artist, Shilpa Gupta. The sculpture initially seems like two bodies wrestling. However, on closer look, they share a single head that is pinned down on the ground. Their bodies look metallic and strong, but upon touching, they are soft and inflated. Gupta, known for her keen observations on state violence and historical memory, uses this piece to reflect on city life’s tensions and our internal battles. The flexible material used symbolizes resilience and adaptability, reminding us that even in con...

  i-Light Festival is an annual public art installation event in Singapore that aims to inspire imagination, enliven urban spaces and promote tourism. i-Light 2019   City Gazing Singapore   – an animated map of Singapore over the past 100 years that spans across the skyline of Marina Bay City. Squiggle - I Squiggle II  – a kaleidoscopic field of colorful neon tubing set against the backdrop of Marina Bay Skyline. i-Light 2024 Marina Bay @ sunset  - Location for i-Light Festival Installation Iwagumi Air Scape I  - Giant rock garden inspired by Japanese Iwagumi miniature aquascape that sets against the backdrop of the Skyscrapers of Shenton Way. Iwagumi Air Scape II Iwagumi Air Scape III Fish are Jumping  – Inspired by the leaping of fish above the water surface, it is a tribute to the delightful surprise found in everyday moments.   Arc Zero: Nimbus I  -  A ring of fire that frames the view of the city. The fire as  perceived is ac...