Central Embassy welcomes the season of brightness with the launch of The Living Ground: Hope's Garden, marking the first collaboration between two creative forces -- Vachboy, the artist behind the widely recognised flower character "HOPE" and known for his distinctive Neo-Pop Art style and Eyedropper Fill, a leading experiential design studio.
Together, they will transform the shopping centre into a picnic garden-meets-interactive art exhibition in the heart of the city, to inspire positivity and encourage visitors to reconnect with the value of their true selves. The installation will be on view from now until June 7.
Where hope blossoms
The highlight of the event is a large-scale interactive art installation on Level G, centred around "HOPE", a giant character sculpture standing over 5m, created exclusively for this event. Inspired by an imaginary flower garden, the installation is presented in a purple gradient palette that blends the familiarity of nature with surreal elements, symbolising the moment when dreams begin to emerge within one's thoughts.
HOPE is depicted gently reaching out to touch its own flower petals, representing a return to self-awareness and a rediscovery of the deeply rooted identity within something many people in today's society may have unintentionally forgotten. This act of reconnecting with oneself serves as a reminder of one's own existence and inner value. Surrounding HOPE are the "HOPE'S FRIENDS" characters, further bringing the garden to life with warmth and imagination.
A special highlight of the installation is the moment visitors step in to "hug" HOPE. Instantly, the lights and the expressions of the flower friends transform into joyful smiling faces, reflecting how hope can be shared and passed on from one person to another.
Throughout the venue, visitors can also interact with various flower companions in playful ways. Some flowers gently turn and follow people's movements as if visitors are the sun they are always reaching towards, while others respond when approached by playing soft melodies like a soundtrack to everyday moments that brings warmth and joy to the heart.
Beyond the art installations
The event also features thoughtfully curated activity zones designed to complete the perfect picnic experience, including:
• Garden in a Cup by Adam n Eve: A special station for health-conscious visitors that invites everyone to indulge in a specially crafted Greek Frozen Yoghurt made with 0% sugar added -- low in calories and fat, yet high in protein. Guests can enjoy mixing and matching flavours while customising their favourite bowl with a variety of crafted toppings to create a treat that perfectly reflects their own style.
• Garden Goods: A dedicated zone showcasing artworks by VACHBOY, transformed into functional lifestyle items including specially designed rugs, keychains, stickers, and exclusive merchandise available only at this event.
• Garden to Go: An exclusive creative workshop featuring specially designed character flower vases by VACHBOY, where customers can colour and design their own flowers in signature paper vases styled in their own unique way.
• Hope Makers Market by Happening: A creative space filled with inspiration from more than 50 artists and creators, specially curated by the Happening team. The area brings together a unique selection of art and lifestyle products, alongside three creative & workshop spaces located throughout the event.
• Craft the Earth by Qualy: An exhibition under the concept Art & Design: A Sustainable World, presented in celebration of World Environment Month, featuring more than 30 painting and sculpture works by 15 contemporary Thai artists. The exhibition is accompanied by a Sustainable Market and interactive workshops, inviting visitors to explore sustainable living concepts through art and design from June 3-30 at Open House at Central Embassy, Level 6.
