Inspired by fluid flows and organic forms, the lighting of this suspended structure clearly uses visual gestalt to create a sense of continuous movement and transformation. Aesthetically, the combination of dynamic colors and gradual light changes offers the audience a unique visual experience. This multi-layered color palette creates a dreamy and vivid atmosphere that is in harmony with the architectural features of the surrounding environment, while creating soft and beautiful contrasts between the forms of the structure and the surrounding spaces. The lights are masterfully arranged to showcase the surface of the sculpture and its shadows without creating distracting spots or glare.
In terms of function and application, the lighting system is perfectly synchronized with the structure using intelligent DMX controls. The ability to program and adjust the intensity and color of the light gradually not only creates a beautiful movement in the light, but also gives the viewer the feeling that the sculpture is changing and moving. The precise functioning of the lights in the environment demonstrates the designer’s deep understanding of the role of light as part of the overall experience of the space. The use of barndoors and other light control devices to prevent unwanted scattering and focus precisely on the sculpture is also a positive aspect of this design.
The designer’s possible inspiration comes from natural forms such as water waves, wind through fabrics, and even neural networks. The work is similar to the artistic experiments in the works of modern artists such as Anish Kapoor and Olafur Eliasson, who emphasize the interaction of light and space. It can also be compared to the network patterns in the world of mathematics and nature; patterns that are constantly changing and evolving, evoking a sense of infinity.
Brand : Loisos + Ubbelohde
Designers : Abe Shameson, Ibone Santiago
Photo Credits : Janet Echelman (artist), William Sammons (programmer)
Prize: LIT Lighting Design Award
