White Rain

Introduction

Takahiro Matsuo graduated from the Art and Information Design Department of the Kyushu Institute of Design, Japan. Combining the physical movement of participants with computer graphics, sound and light in interactive creations, Matsuo’s work is a fantastical experience which never fails to evoke imagination, associations and memories.

Concept

White Rain is an installation of white light which focuses on the sense of infinity produced by the behaviour and beauty of rain. Employing a specially-designed acrylic bar encasing energy efficient LED, sensors and other motion-sensor equipment, a truly immersive experience is created as an irregular rain of light falls and changes as the visitor moves inside the space.

White Rain is supported by Color Kinetics Japan Inc.

Parmenides I

Introduction

Dev Harlan is a multidisciplinary artist whose hybrid practice combines the physical and the virtual in the use of sculpture, light and projection. As a self-taught artist, designer and CG director, Dev’s uniquely identifiable aesthetic language and reductionist approach place his work at the forefront of a new mode of media arts practice.

Concept

Parmenides I is a hypnotic 3D projection of swirling abstract patterns which create an amazing sense of movement, colour and form. Reminiscent of 1960s Op Art, it is a large scale geometric sculpture incorporating 360º projection-mapped video. Even when projectors are switched off, audiences can appreciate the work for its sculptural aesthetic.

Parmenides I is supported by the Christopher Henry Gallery.