The lighting in Verge is a manifestation of the boundary between the known and the unknown, as if light and shadow are engaged in an invisible dialogue with our perception. In this piece, the use of lasers, digital LEDs, and atmospheric particles creates a fusion of form and formlessness, balanced between randomness and precision. Light does not merely serve as an illuminating tool but functions as a dynamic visual language an enigmatic dialect resonating in space with a distinct rhythm. This language, like an echo reverberating in the depths of a cave, challenges perception while simultaneously immersing the viewer within itself. Here, light is not employed to reveal but to create an aura of uncertainty an invisible threshold that dissolves the separation between the observer and the experience.
From a functional and mechanical standpoint, Verge is a masterful synchronization of technology and art. The interactive systems designed in TouchDesigner not only enable real-time, responsive lighting but also exhibit a dynamism that is both calculable and elusive. The precise pixel mapping and laser-generated geometries, interacting seamlessly with the particle systems, transform the space from a passive surface into a living canvas in constant flux. Simultaneously, the interplay of shadows and reflections ensures that light is no longer merely a source of illumination but an evolving force that blurs boundaries and constructs a multi-layered spatial perception. This approach elevates Verge beyond a purely visual experience, transforming it into a sensory phenomenon that carries an inherent perceptual imbalance a presence that remains suspended in its own instability.
The inspiration for this piece can be traced to natural phenomena, such as moonlight piercing through fragmented clouds, immersing the environment in a soft yet mysterious glow. The experience of Verge mirrors that fleeting moment when light and darkness engage in a fluid interaction, and the eye, incapable of distinguishing with absolute clarity, becomes lost within its intertwined layers. It is as if this lighting design reflects an internal revelation an echo of doubt and certainty materialized through light, speaking to the audience in its own spectral language. Ultimately, Verge is not merely a lighting display but an encounter with the limits of perception a threshold where truth is not found in absolute clarity but in the interplay between light and shadow.
Brand : RADIANTE Light Art Studio
Management and production: Antonio J. Albertos
Concept, artistic and technical direction: Manuel Conde
Sound: Iván Llopis aka NoKepler
Touchdesigner programmer and co-designer: Diana Carmenate
Technician and co-designer: Isaac Rovira
Photo Credits : Jota Martínez
Video Credits : Andreu Signes.
