文：丁平
By: Ding Ping
自古以来中华民族对光，这个既普通又神奇的事物表现出极大的崇拜与仰慕。从最开始的“日出而作，日落而息”到后来众多文人骚客、才子佳人 “举杯邀明月，对影成三人”的情怀，光，这种看似简单、随处可见，却又让人难以捉摸的事物，总是悄无声息地走入我们的生活。
去年“创意点亮北京”国际灯光作品秀，在各方的鼎力相助下取得了极大的成功。参与并乐在其中的观众们也对活动给予了很高的评价。人们对光的热爱，也在不经意中流露出来。设计师们拿出来对光的理解，各个年龄阶段的观众们留下了对光的感悟。
大家对光与艺术的热爱，给了我们继续举办的信心与动力。于是，今年全新的2011“创意点亮北京”国际灯光艺术节便顺理成章进入了准备阶段。
“创意点亮北京”国际灯光艺术节将仍然落户在有着悠久历史的地坛公园。灯光艺术装置作品也仍会结合地坛的特殊格局散落在公园的各角落，待人寻味。
30多件参展作品正在紧锣密鼓的准备之中，东城区政府、地坛公园以及北京国际设计周将全力支持这项盛事。众多著名设计师的加盟，保证了灯光艺术装置作品的质量。今年九月，京城的夜晚将迎来一个更加震撼、迷人的灯光秀。
Since ancient times, China shows a great worship and admiration for lighting, a common and magical element. The tradition of the Chinese people follows the rules to “start work at sunrise, rest at sunset”. Poets and scholars admire light by saying “I drink with the moon, the moon, and my shadow to make us three.” It seems that light is visible but elusory, quietly enters into our life unconsciously.
In 2010, “Switch on Beijing” show was very successful, thanks to the support of those involved and had good comments from the local DongCheng government, media, participants and audience. The passion that the audience showed during the show made it a success. The use of light by the designers gave deep impression on audience of different ages and social backgrounds.
The enthusiasm of people for light and art stimulates designers to keep working hard. The 2011 “Switch on Beijing” is under preparation.
The venue of the show will still be held in Temple of Earth Park, combined with a special layout, the exhibits will scatter at the corners of the park to leave a long lasting impression to the audience.
More than thirty pieces of artwork are under way with the full support from the DongCheng District government, Temple of Earth Park and Beijing International Design Week. The designers participating in this event will ensure that theirs respective works appeal to the public’s taste for culture and art. This September the Beijing public will again enjoy charming and fantastic lighting event.
