[d]arc night
INSTALLATIONS
AU
Delta Light & SEAM Design This conceptual installation transported visitors on an immersive journey of discovery. The experimental pavilion repurposed foil emergency blankets to form a faceted, reflective interior, applying sequenced spotlighting to bathe guests in a three-dimensional field of shimmering golden light. Drawing equally from industry and science-fiction, the interior was encased within an enigmatic black box, betrayed only by a soft golden spill through the translucent scrim ceiling and hidden doorways. Delta Light’s gold Needle fittings, designed by Niteo Lighting, complemented the metallic interior, mounted in pairs of narrow- and wideangle spotlights that were wirelessly controlled via Delta Light’s CTRL DELTA system. The fittings’ knuckle joints allowed cross-lighting that deflected upwards via the foil surfaces, with minimal glare. While the narrow beam provided directional highlighting with water-like projections, the wide beam washed the space with ambient illumination, together forming a complex radiant texture that enveloped the visitor. All spotlights were sequenced into
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a slowly evolving, undulating lightscape, augmenting the simple cube form with an alluring visual effect that extends throughout the surrounding space. “Through decades of working with artists and galleries, we’ve found that conceptual installations present the opportunity to experiment,” explained SEAM founder Marci Song. “Au has been a continual journey of discovery for us, beginning with problem solving – how do we deliver a captivating installation with limited materials and cost? – and then becoming an innovation game – how do we optimise impact with just these few elements?” Junior designer Josh Welsh affirmed: “Au shows how a considered use of readily available materials such as simple black ribbon and emergency blankets can produce a high human comfort and memorable visitor experience.” With people queuing to enter the pavilion, Au affirmed the value of experience over materiality, shining beyond objectivity to connect visitors emotionally and joyfully with light itself.
DESIGN: SEAM Design SPONSOR: Delta Light EQUIPMENT: Delta Light Needle OK Delta Light CTRL DELTA