The latest public art installation, LAPS: Pink Sand, will rotate between key locations in Hamilton
The City of Hamilton issued the following media release regarding its latest public art installation.
The City of Hamilton’s newest public art installation, LAPS: Pink Sand, is on the move. After its much-anticipated unveiling in Queen Elizabeth Park yesterday, the interactive sculpture has now been relocated to City Hall—bringing its vibrant energy to the heart of Hamilton.
Originally designed to rotate between key locations in Hamilton as part of the City’s commitment to keeping the experience fresh and engaging, LAPS: Pink Sand was always envisioned as a dynamic installation—activating new spaces and offering residents and visitors fresh perspectives each time.
While Queen Elizabeth Park provided a beautiful backdrop for its launch, the sculpture has been relocated to the grounds of City Hall a little sooner than planned after officials observed antisocial activity in the park that could compromise the piece’s safety and future enjoyment. Moving it to City Hall helps to ensure the artwork remains protected and available for everyone to experience.
“This is the beauty of LAPS—it’s designed to travel, to transform every space it touches, and to create moments of connection wherever it goes,” said Jessica Astwood, the City’s Director of Marketing and Communications. “By placing it at City Hall, we’re ensuring even more people can engage with it in a safe, central, and highly visible setting. This installation invites interaction—it’s meant to be touched, explored, and enjoyed by the community. City Hall provides the perfect stage for the next chapter of LAPS: Pink Sand’s journey, and we look forward to seeing it inspire even more moments of reflection and joy.”
LAPS: Pink Sand will remain at City Hall for the coming weeks before continuing its rotation through Hamilton’s streets and parks.
Created by Olivier Landreville in collaboration with visual artist RiverJune (Julia Derdour), LAPS: Pink Sand is a modern reimagining of the hourglass, allowing visitors to control the flow of vibrant pink balls—a nod to Bermuda’s iconic pink sand—through its transparent columns.
The work forms part of the City’s VIVID Public Art Initiative and is included in the City Art Tour, a self-guided walking tour that celebrates Hamilton’s growing collection of public art.
Tour brochures are available free at City Hall or online at www.cityofhamilton.bm.
The public is encouraged to visit LAPS: Pink Sand in its new location and experience this one-of-a-kind celebration of time, art, and place.
