Unity

A photo of an art installation taken from the floor looking up. It is of five giant inflatable characters all leaning into each other.

About Unity

Unity pays tribute to the essential role of community in our existence.

Rising proudly at 7 metres, this artwork features five human figures joyfully intertwined, their bodies merging into a singular sculptural entity. Stepping inside, you're embraced by an array of colours, shapes, and expressions, each embodying the diverse magnificence of humanity and the jubilation of unity. A special interactive version of the artwork features an interactive floor, that with a playful hop or a jump triggers an ensemble of colour and sound, enriching the experience even further.

These larger-than-life figures radiate a comforting ambiance, fostering a sense of solidarity and compassion. This immersive encounter celebrates how our bonds and collective spirit imbue us with resilience and fortitude.

Easy Read Description

Unity is a large artwork showing five people joined together. Step inside to see bright colours, shapes and faces that celebrate different people and communities. You can jump or hop on the floor to create sounds and colours. The artwork celebrates friendship, kindness and the strength of coming together.

Location

George's Dock Way
What Three Words: ///move.wiped.lower

Sustainability Information

Sustainability is considered throughout the design, production, and touring process of Amigo & Amigo's artworks. By creating inflatable structures, they reduce the amount of material required for production and significantly improve transport efficiency, allowing the artwork to be packed down into a compact format.

The artworks are designed for longevity and touring, rather than being created as one-off installations. They actively seek opportunities to present them multiple times, prioritising exhibitions in nearby locations where possible to reduce travel distances and environmental impact.

They use energy-efficient LED lighting throughout their artworks, minimising power consumption while maintaining the immersive visual experience.

They also carefully plan the packing, transportation, and installation processes to maximise efficiency. This includes optimising how artworks are packed, sharing shipping space with other artworks whenever possible, and finding smarter ways to reduce unnecessary transport and resources.

About Amigo & Amigo

Amigo & Amigo specialises in the creation of permanent and temporary large-scale public artworks that connect with audiences through meaningful narratives and physical interactivity, with the intention of igniting a transcending moment of lightness, joy and play.

They take pride in having successfully delivered over 300 projects since 2012, including special commissions for cultural institutions, like The Science Museum London and Eurovision, as well numerous light festivals including Vivid Sydney (Sydney, AUS), Lights On Stratford (Stratford CAN), i Light Marina Bay Festival (Singapore, SGP), World of Winter Festival (Grand Rapids, USA), Geneva Lux Festival of Lights (Geneva, CHE), River of Light (ENG), Lumino (Montreal, CAN), Lumieres Shanghai (Shanghai, CHN), Gua Zuria (Bilbao, ESP) and Doha Light Festival (Doha, QAT).

Learn more about Amigo & Amigo.

Accessibility Information

A detailed description of Unity's soundscape for those who are hearing impaired.

The artwork’s soundscape has a dreamy and playful quality, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Gentle layers of sound gradually build throughout the experience, reflecting a sense of connection and togetherness. Children’s voices and playful laughter can be heard in the background, evoking the joy, energy, and happiness found within a community coming together

Soundtrack by Carlos Arango