Light Sphere

Light Sphere for Lightpool Festival                                                                                  

Artist: Studio Vertigo

The sculpture is a geodesic sphere measuring approximately 4m in diameter constructed from 240 blown stainless steel triangular forms. 

The 'Unity light sphere' is comprised of a complex network of triangular forms that respond to each other, creating a visual rhythm. Each triangle is made from high-grade stainless steel which when blown creates gaps between the triangles which will allow light to pass through the sculpture, bouncing light off one another, thus making the most of any natural light. The transient beauty of the highly reflective surface will continually rearticulate its surrounding environment. 

The sphere is a very high-quality structure, made with inflated mirror finish stainless steel panels, which give the surface a sinuous and fluid appearance. This curved and reflective surface creates mesmerising light patterns when illuminated and make this large-scale artwork a centrepiece that will captivate its audience. 

The artwork is equally suited to high profile public areas during the daytime.

The lighting effects are achieved by internal LED lights that fill the sphere and project reflections outwards through the curved gaps between every panel onto the surrounding environment, external lighting will be projected onto the sphere to intensify the dramatic lighting effects.

STUDIO VERTIGO

Studio Vertigo is a multidisciplinary design and fabrication studio lead by artists Lucy McDonnell and Stephen Newby to create light installations and sculpture for international exhibition.

Lucy and Stephen have worked internationally for the last two decades creating sculpture through their company Full Blown, with the help of an experienced team of designers, engineers and fabricators. While previously focused on the reflective surfaces of inflated stainless steel with Full Blown, they were increasingly drawn to light as a medium of expression. Studio Vertigo was born out of this growing fascination. Over the past five years their explorations in lighting have attempted to set up contradictions in form, material and scale.

 “At Studio Vertigo we try to create objects that question the relationship between objects, viewers and their environment”.

Studio Vertigo have realised numerous exhibitions around the world, including Durham Lumiere, Amsterdam Light Festival, Copenhagen Light Festival and Taiwan Lantern Festival.

Opening Times

18 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2024

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