KOTA KINABALU (Sept 8): The Core Committee of Installation Art by the Bay KK 2025 (IAKK2025) has announced the return of its annual Public Community Interactive Eco-Art Tourism event, now in its 12th year.
It will be held at Taman Chong Thien Vun, Kota Kinabalu City Centre, from September 13–16, 9am to 6pm daily.
This year’s theme, Echoes of Sustainability – Every Effort Matters, will see the park transformed into a creative showcase of 15 upcycled sculptures. Crafted from reusable and recyclable materials such as scrap metal, polycarbonate sheets, plastic bottles, containers, CDs, bags, and even natural garden waste. These striking 3D artworks highlight the urgent need to reduce waste and embrace sustainable practices.
Awareness through art is a powerful tool. Through these installations, video clips and photographs will be shared on the organiser’s social media platforms to raise awareness, foster reflection, and inspire positive change.
Each artwork delivers a unique message on environmental concerns and ongoing sustainability efforts. Collectively, they serve as striking visual reminders, urging the public to make conscious, sustainable choices in their daily lives.
The world today faces not only a climate crisis but also growing challenges of waste and public health. In response, IAKK2025 seeks to harness creativity as a powerful catalyst for action.
At its core, the annual event is committed to advancing environmental and sustainability awareness. It is designed to create meaningful community art experiences that encourage more sustainable choices, promote Eco-Art Tourism as a signature attraction in Sabah, and strengthen both local and global connections through an active online art community on Facebook and WhatsApp — ensuring the dialogue on art and environmental stewardship continues well beyond the event.
Installation Art by the Bay KK 2025 (IAKK2025) is supported by Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry and Tourism Malaysia Sabah. It is held in collaboration with the Kota Kinabalu City Hall, Sabah State Cultural Board, Sabah Art Gallery and the Sabah Tourist Association.
The event brings together a wide network of participants, including social groups, schools, colleges, artists, NGOs, tour agencies, as well as international artists from United Kingdom and Singapore.
There is also a team from Denmark (via online participation).
