Art to illuminate the senses
Intra-spectrum, an immersive art installation by Experiential Creative Director and Artist Frankie Boyle and sponsored by Milan, Italy,-based architectural lighting manufacturer formalighting, was on display at the LiGHT24 trade show in London in November. The artwork explored human consciousness, subconsciousness, memory, and emotion through light, color, refraction, and reflection. Boyle said, “I want[ed] people to immerse themselves within the light that we shine and the light that we hold within through an array of beautiful, invigorating colors. This installation [was] all about eliciting introspection and connection. For anyone [who experienced] this installation, I want[ed] them to connect to their inner selves and to have the opportunity to just be present—find that pause; to stop and stare and immerse.” formalighting’s Global Operations Director Sharon Maghnagi said, “As a company, we strive towards innovation in our product development with a specific focus on lighting art galleries and museum applications. Collaborating with [Boyle] as a light artist further helps us realize this vision, as it challeng[ed] us to research the best possible technical solutions to create the desired lit effect.”
They Said It:
“Consulting historical preservationists and photo archives are great ways to learn more about a space”
Chrysanthi Stockwell, History Speaks
The California Energy Alliance, a consortium of energy experts and stakeholders dedicated to advancing energy efficiency policy, standards, and practices in the state, has appointed Nica Tanaka as its new executive director.
Excelitas, parent company of Noblelight, which designs and manufactures specialty light sources for scientific and medical applications, will be consolidating the four production facilities in the Rhine-Main region of Germany into one expanded site in the same area for a more unified brand.
LED manufacturer and service provider Forge Europa has partnered with LED manufacturer HongliTronic to expand their range of products and explore new markets.
Missouri-based Reed Burkett Lighting Design has integrated with Illinois-based Aurora Lighting Design to form Aurora Lighting Design, an RBLD Studio, which will retain its Chicago office and leadership under Carla R. Bukalski.
The National Lighting Bureau’s call for entries for the 6th-annual Tesla Awards, recognizing excellence in lighting projects that illustrate the value of lighting via promotion of health and wellness, positive environmental impact, and other categories, continues through January 20. The program seeks projects that provide a guide for other industry professionals facing similar design challenges. New for this year, projects are eligible to receive a Special Citation Award for innovative lighting controls design and implementation, co-sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association (LIA). To learn more about the program and submit a project, visit www.nlb.org.
A bonus reader photo submission from IES Member Rachel Kim: dappled sunlight over a “fairy forest” in Chuncheon, South Korea. Find more photo submissions in LD+A, November 2024.
