Electric Dandelions

River of Light, Liverpool 2022

Electric Dandelions

River of Light, Liverpool - 2022

A Whimsical Fusion of Nature and Celebration

As LiquidPXL’s flagship global installation, the Electric Dandelions have captivated audiences worldwide, most notably along the iconic Barangaroo waterfront for Vivid Sydney. This spectacular installation featured 20 monumental Dandelions lined along the harbor, completely transforming the nighttime promenade into a playful, larger-than-life dreamscape.

The Design & Scale

By day, these giant structures evoke a sense of organic playfulness, mimicking the delicate geometry of dandelion seed heads. At night, they come alive as interactive sculptures. Constructed with engineered durability to handle high-traffic public spaces, each dandelion features complex, multidirectional LED tubes that pulse and burst with vibrant neon hues. The visual effect beautifully mimics the explosive energy of fireworks frozen in time, reflecting brilliant bursts of light across the harbor waters.

The Experience

The Electric Dandelions stand as a prime example of LiquidPXL’s mission to foster communal joy. By turning a massive public waterfront into a shared sensory playground, the installation invites people of all ages—especially families—to slow down, look up, and smile. This flagship work demonstrates how large-scale, interactive art can effortlessly bridge the gap between architectural engineering and pure, lighthearted wonder.

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Electric Dandelions @ River of Light - Liverpool

Technical Specs

LARGE DANDELION

Footprint: 7’ x 7’ at Base
Dimensions: 15ft Diameter Sphere
Height: 28 ft Tall
Metal Seats: 4 Seats – 12 Occupants
Live Control: Upon Request
Sound Reactive: Upon Request
Electrical Draw: 600 Watts Each, 110V
Weight: 500 lbs Each
Heavy Equipment Required: Depending on location.
Other Notes: Needs 1200 lbs of weights or 4 x 24″ lag bolts to secure the base to the ground.

 

SMALL DANDELION

Footprint: 5’ x 5’ at Base
Dimensions: 8ft Diameter Sphere
Height: 25 ft Tall
Metal Seats: 4 Seats – 12 Occupants
Live Control: Upon Request
Sound Reactive: Upon Request
Electrical Draw: 300 Watts Each, 110V
Weight: 450 lbs Each
Heavy Equipment Required: Depending on location.
Other Notes: Needs 800 lbs of weights or 4 x 24″ lag bolts to secure the base to the ground.

Past and Current Exhibits

2026 Vivid Sydney – Australia
2026 Portland Winter Light Festival
2026 Chinook Blast Light Festival – Calgary, Cancada
2025 South Park Light Exhibit – South Carolina
2025 RASA, Six Flags – California
2025 Electric Forest (AEG) – Michigan
2025 Lighting in a Bottle – California
2025 Adobe Annual Celebration – Las Vegas
2025 Dreamstate (Insomniac) – Los Angeles
2025 Jackson Hole Village
2025 DTLA Grand Performances Christmas Light Show
2024 Pier A Art Activation – Hoboken, NJ
2024 Art City, NM
2024 Love Burn – Miami, CA
2024 Glow Nights – Jackson Hole, WY
2023 Night of Lights – Mammoth, CA
2023 LUNA Fete – New Orleans
2023 Adobe Max – Los Angeles
2023 Heatwave Music Festival – Chicago
2023 Summer Smash Music Festival. – Chicago
2023 Aspen – Snowmass
2023 Ice T Concert – San Diego
2023 Illuminate Adelaide Australia
2022 Mayan Warrior Festival Tour
2022 Liverpool River of Lights, UK
2022 Firefly Music Festival, AEG
2022 Life is Beautiful Music Festival

2022 Burning Man
2022 Lighting In a Bottle, California
2022 Aspen-Snowmass Light Festival
2022 Napa Lighted Art Festival
2021 Firefly Music Festival, AEG
2021 “Pepas,” Farruko Music Video
2021 Canal Convergence, Scottsdale, AZ2021 Burning Van, Colorado
2021 Yoonfest, California
2021 Sugar Rush, Los Angeles
2021 Seaport District Pier 17, NYC
2020 Las Vegas Blvd and Fremont Ave (Permanent)
2019 Life Is Beautiful Music Festival
2019 Burning Man
2019 Jerusalem Festival of Lights
2019 Toronto Light Festival
2018 LYFT Vegas Art Park
2018 Burning Man
2018 San Francisco Exploratorium
2018 Toronto Light Festival
2017 Burning Man
2017 Venice Beach Afterburn
2017 Reno Art Park
2017 Northern Nights Music Festival
2016 Joshua Tree Music Festival
2016 Burning Man
2016 Lucidity

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