LightWave was a public installation activated from October - November 2021. We came up with the idea for LightWave as a project for the City of Glendale’s Arts and Culture Commission to honor the experience of the COVID pandemic through public art. Our final installation encouraged social connection while staying physically distanced, using motion sensors to allow different combinations of people to activate light patterns in an interactive, social, and connected way. When motion sensors were not activated, the light installation automatically progressed through a series of programs customized by us. This installation was an incredible opportunity to engage people in the public sphere during a time of collective trauma. Through this art piece, we hope the public was able to experience a sense of beauty and wonder, as well as connection to friends, family, and strangers alike.
Design
25 ft. long LightWave
134 light tubes with 60 pixels each for a total of 8,040 independently controlled pixels
A custom hyperbola construction that created a sense of twisting movement and allowed for differing experiences based on the angle in which the piece was viewed
Custom live light programming set to automated progression + motion sensor activation by individuals and groups
Month long installation, live from October 9 - November 12 2021