Crystal People | Joondalup Festival 2026

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.