I Light U

From 10 January to 2 February 2024, Utrecht’s station area will be illuminated by light artworks that not only inspire wonder but also touch and connect people. I Light U brings the city to life under the theme ALIVE. This exhibition showcases the work of national and international light artists throughout the station area. There is no fixed route or entry fee, so let yourself be guided along the glowing artworks.

Theme

In the fourth edition of I Light U, we focus on life, a concept under threat in various parts of the world due to war, climate change, and the erosion of democracy. How do we relate to these looming forces? Is resistance possible, and if so, how? Their journey explores the positive, invisible influences that also shape our existence. By exchanging ideas, creating together, and celebrating, we find inspiration and connection as human beings. The powers of nature also quietly affect us, perhaps in a reassuring manner, as we resonate with the eternal cycles of light and darkness, the changing seasons, birth, death, and everything in between. Unexpected events may catch us off guard, yet we continually find our rhythm again. The participating artists each offer their own perspectives on life amidst these unseen forces, whether through philosophical or metaphorical lenses or by sharing personal experiences.