Reflective dark water, brilliant lasers and projections, Japanese philosophy – see Cockle Bay in a new light. This spectacular artwork is a celebration...

Hika Rakuyo

Location:

Darling Harbour
Australia

Venue:
Cockle Bay
Hika Rakuyo
Hika Rakuyo

Artist Details

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ETERNAL Art Space

Based in Tokyo, ETERNAL Art Space is an artist collective comprised of Tomoyuki Soramoto, Saeko Ehara and Shuta Yasukochi. They seek to transcend conventional boundaries of art and entertainment to design immersive experiences, cutting-edge installations and immersive showcases. Their work also attempts to breathe new life into a diverse array of concepts and each artwork is created in collaboration with a unique set of creatives and artists.

Collaborators:
Shuichiro Iwanami / Tomoyuki Soramoto / Saeko Ehara / Shuta Yasukochi / Jordan Assaf / Martin Gabco / Roman Bacul / Peter Prokopcak

Access and Inclusion

  • Audio Described - Audio description is a service provided for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Trained audio describers give live, objective, verbal descriptions.
  • Intense Lighting Effects - The event features intense lighting effects.
  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.

Event Details

Reflective dark water, brilliant lasers and projections, Japanese philosophy – see Cockle Bay in a new light. 

This spectacular artwork is a celebration of Hika Rakuyo, a Japanese concept that uses flowers and falling leaves as a metaphor for the transient beauty of life. Told through an eight-minute holographic light and laser show, admire the story of native Australian flowers blooming across the dark water of the bay.

Hika Rakuyo is a reminder of the beauty of flowers, their fragility and the crucial role they play in our ecosystem. An awe-inspiring reminder of our own transience and connection to the natural world.

Hika Rakuyo is an eight-minute spectacular that is on repeat from 6pm, with the final show at approximately 10.45pm.

Country represented by installation: Japan

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Access and Inclusion

  • Audio Described - Audio description is a service provided for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Trained audio describers give live, objective, verbal descriptions.
  • Intense Lighting Effects - The event features intense lighting effects.
  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.