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Astera provides wireless lighting solution for Fernando Botero art exhibition

Singapore-based lighting designer Fengmao specified twelve Astera QuikSpots as a wireless lighting solution for illuminating six bronze sculptures by the late Colombian artist and sculptor Fernando Botero. These were installed across various locations within the Silver Leaf Garden at popular horticultural attraction Gardens by the Bay.

Fengmao has worked extensively in lighting photography and film environments as well as experimental theatre and spatial/interactive installations. For this project, he was approached by lighting rental contractor and technical production company True Colour Media (TCM) and asked to develop a lighting concept designed to enhance the sculptures and extend the audience experience beyond daylight hours, allowing the works to be appreciated long after sunset.

The QuikSpot fixtures were sold to TCM by Astera’s Singapore distributor, Total Solution Marketing. On site at Gardens by the Bay, two IP65-rated QuikSpots were deployed to light the fronts of each of the six sculptures - “Adam and Eve”, “Cat”, “Horse”, “Seated Woman”, “The Dancers”, and “Woman on Horse”. The lights were set to a warm white colour.

Security was also a consideration. Even in the extremely low crime environment of Singapore, the lights sitting on the ground were potentially tempting for pranking or mischief seekers. With Astera’s smart Anti-Theft Alarm feature enabled, this was minimised. When activated, the alarm triggers a visual and audible alert if the fixture is moved or tampered with, and the alarm status is highlighted in the AsteraApp, so technical crews can monitor if any lights have been disturbed.

Furthermore, Fengmao and the team wanted a fixture with the flexibility of being able to switch between programmed sequences, colours, etc., for the four-month duration of the exhibition. Plus, being able to work with the AsteraApp for control - through a secured radio PIN - gave peace of mind in a signal-dense environment like Singapore.

Quality of light was, naturally, another “top priority” for Fengmao on this project. “The QuikSpot’s single point light emission ensures a homogeneous output and shadowing compared to traditional LED PAR lights”, he notes, adding that this was important for working with the distinctive contours of the Fernando Botero pieces, as the lighting needed to preserve the inherent simplicity of their form.

Controlling stray light was another challenge, both for enhancing the meticulously curated space in the Silver Garden, and ensuring that they don’t encounter glare, keeping the focus firmly on the artworks. “We used the Astera AX5 snoot to maintain a clear profile and reduce glare”, Fengmao concludes.

The exhibition opened as part of the 2026 Singapore Art Week in January and then ran until May.

(Photos: Lee Jun Yan)

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