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For the Dubai Light Art Festival at Expo City Dubai, Evolution Technical was appointed by AGB Events to fabricate and install three large-scale public art installations by renowned Emirati artists. Each artwork combined creative vision with structural engineering, custom fabrication and integrated lighting, requiring close collaboration between artists, designers and technical specialists to bring each concept to life.

The Challenge


Each installation presented its own engineering and logistical requirements. Large-scale fabricated structures had to be designed for outdoor environments, safely transported to site and installed within a compressed programme. Lighting systems needed to integrate seamlessly into the artwork while remaining discreet, weather-resistant and reliable throughout the festival. Structural stability, public safety and precise installation were critical across all three pieces.

The Solution


Evolution fabricated and installed three bespoke artworks, each engineered to meet the artist's vision while complying with international structural and safety standards.


Minaret 2.0 by Abdullah Al-Mullah featured a custom 1,000kg steel structure with geometric acrylic elements and reflective finishes, mounted on a two-ton counterweighted base. Integrated RGBW lighting was programmed to reflect the five daily prayer times through carefully choreographed colour transitions.


Musk Spectre by Dr. Najat Makki consisted of seven interconnected steel forms spanning approximately 180 square metres. Wrapped in stretch tulle fabric and illuminated with RGBW lighting, the installation created immersive shadow effects while being securely anchored within engineered sand-filled foundations.


Afterlife by Maitha Hamdan featured a six-metre-high cylindrical steel structure enclosed within a 360-degree LED light curtain, creating an immersive illuminated sculpture that transformed throughout the evening.

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Delivery Highlights 


  • Fabrication and installation of three large-scale public artworks.
  • Custom structural steel fabrication and engineered foundations.
  • Integrated RGBW architectural lighting systems.
  • 360° LED light curtain installation.
  • Weatherproof lighting integration for outdoor operation.
  • Oversized transport logistics and site installation.
  • Structural engineering and safety compliance.

Outcome


Delivered on schedule for the festival opening, the installations successfully combined contemporary art with technical innovation, creating immersive experiences that celebrated Dubai's culture, heritage and artistic creativity. Through custom fabrication, integrated lighting and precise installation, Evolution transformed each artistic concept into a durable public installation while demonstrating expertise in complex scenic engineering and large-scale outdoor production.

Project Ecosystem


Client:

AGB Events


Venue

Expo City Dubai


Evolution Technical:

Integrated RGBW Lighting • Laser Setup • Laser Haze • Custom Lighting Programming • Lighting Control • Power & Data Integration • Technical Installation • System Testing & Commissioning • Project Logistics


Evolution Scenic:

Custom Fabrication • Structural Steel Fabrication • Acrylic Fabrication • Reflective Finishes • Engineered Bases & Counterweights  •  Scenic Installation • Structural Safety Compliance