Glacial Glow

Overview

If there's one thing that the current trend towards immersive art installations is particularly great for — other than all those snaps in your Instagram feed — it's helping us all pretend we're somewhere out of the ordinary. Feel like stepping into a famous artwork or strolling past life-sized desserts? There's a pop-up for both.

Fancy getting wintry, even though Brisbane in summer is obviously anything but? Glacial Glow has you covered. Given that it's currently on display at Westfield Carindale, it'll also make you forget you're just in a suburban shopping centre.

The eye-catching walk-through installation creates an arctic world using visuals, sounds and light. While that might all sound standard, scenic artist Christopher Williams — who has worked on blockbuster films such as Aquaman, Thor: Ragnarok and Godzilla vs Kong — is behind it. He's used his cinema-tested techniques to create glowing glaciers and art caves, so you won't just be enjoying the frosty look; you'll also be benefiting from movie magic IRL.

Glacial Glow is set up across a 500-metre space on level one of Westfield Carindale, and the winter wonderland is currently selling tickets through until Monday, February 28.

It's an all-ages-friendly pop-up, so expect plenty of company. Also, because it uses ultra-violet lighting, you're encouraged to wear brightly coloured or white clothing when you make the trip — and then you'll glow, too.