Name: Crystal People
Start: 2026-03-07T00:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-03-07T23:45:00+08:00
Location: Sir James McCusker Park

There’s something hauntingly beautiful unfolding on the lakes at Sir James McCusker Park - 52 crystalline human figures rising from the water, swaying with the wind and shifting with the light.
Crystal People is a meditation on community, transformation and our connection to the elements, brought to life by French theatrical company Ilotopie. These larger-than-life luminescent sculptures aren't static installations – they're living, breathing presences that respond to their environment.
Throughout the day, these figures play with seasonal light and shadow, their forms shifting and multiplying in the water's reflection. They charge themselves with solar energy, becoming gloriously luminescent as twilight falls, creating an entirely different experience after dark. Crystal People invites you to witness the grace of air, water and light giving life to these human imprints.
This is installation art that speaks to our shared humanity, our relationship with nature and the importance of living in harmony with the elements. Whether you visit during your morning walk, pause during lunch or return as the sun sets to see them glow, each encounter offers something new.
Crystal People transforms your local park into a space of wonder and meaning. For 16 magical days, Joondalup becomes home to these ethereal beings that remind us we're connected to something bigger than ourselves.

Venue and access:
Sir James McCusker Park is located at the corner of Serena Way and Naturaliste Boulevard, Joondalup, with the installation spanning both the northern and southern lakes. Limited free parking is available around the park perimeter and in a small car park off Silver Sands Drive or take bus 470 from Joondalup Train Station.
This is an outdoor installation viewable from pathways surrounding the lakes. The paved pathways are generally wheelchair accessible, with some undulating areas on the grass.
Visit at different times of day. Morning light creates soft shadows, midday reflections shimmer on the water, and evening luminescence transforms the sculptures into glowing presences.
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This is a Joondalup Festival event. Discover the entire wonder-filled program at joondalupfestival.com.au

Joondalup Festival 2026 is proudly supported by the WA Government through Tourism Western Australia’s Metro Events Program, the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure, Lotterywest and Uptown Joondalup.