Giant light-up flowers that play music are part of London's latest art installation

London’s latest art installation is going to leave you feeling like you’ve fallen down the rabbit hole into wonderland.

The giant illuminated flowers, that play jazz music, have been installed at Citypoint.

Inspired by gramophones, visitors can walk through the majestic “Trumpet Flowers”, with some installations measuring over 2m tall.

These flowers remind me of the singing flowers in Alice in Wonderland!

An original jazz composition by the Sydney-based Otis Studio accompanies the installation. The music conveys the vibrant energy of a live performance, featuring tubas, trumpets, trombones, and drums, which resonates across the installation.

Viewers also have the opportunity to “play” the trumpets themselves. Each light is accompanied by a button that allows members of the audience to produce and experiment with the sounds of the different instruments.

Elsewhere, a series of touch-sensitive spherical light posts named “Glow” have been installed outside Principal Place.

When pressed, they play a unique sound, turning the sculpture into a large instrument. With over 40 different musical sounds available and interactive lighting animations to accompany them, the audience can create their own composition.

The installations are designed by Sydney-based artist studio, Amigo & Amigo, which specialises in creating dynamic, experiential public artworks.

Both installations are available for public viewing until 6th January 2025.

The artwork lights up and animates every five minutes to produce a unique lighting composition and musical track.

Both installations are curated by Brookfield Properties, as part of its ongoing investment into arts and culture programming in the City of London and produced by creative agency, Kit & Caboodle.

Saff Williams, Curatorial Director at Brookfield Properties, said: “‘Trumpet Flowers’ and ‘Glow’ are the perfect antidote to the winter blues. These installations are designed to be interactive, transforming how we experience the City.

Saff continued: “They bring vibrant colour and harmony to our public spaces and invite viewers to pause, reflect, and engage with the city in new and exciting ways. Accessible public art is a vital means of fostering creativity and community engagement. As the days get shorter, these playful installations offer just the right touch of joy and inspiration. Come and experience them for yourself!”

Simone Chua, Director at Amigo & Amigo, said: “We are thrilled to debut ‘Trumpet Flowers’ and ‘Glow’ in the heart of London. Both pieces celebrate the power of community, music, and art.

“Nature and music are constant inspirations for us, and through these installations, we hope to bring people together, fostering connection and joy in public spaces. It is our passion to create works that reclaim these urban environments and offer moments of delight to all who experience them."