The project is inspired by the need to provide a moment of reflection in a fast-paced world. In today’s environment, where individuals are constantly on the move, this design aims to create a space that encourages curiosity, awareness, and tranquility. The project is intended to inspire joy, foster connections, and encourage people to take a break, pause, and reflect.
Featuring over 800 incandescent light bulbs, each individually controlled as a pixel in a low-resolution screen, the installation simulates solar flares and dynamic sunlight effects. The bulbs emit a bright, white light when fully lit, but dim to a warm amber glow, creating an atmospheric and soothing experience.
Measuring 5m in diameter, the installation is notable for its modular design, allowing it to be easily packed, shipped, and reassembled at different locations, making it perfect for light festivals. Despite its size, it’s efficiently transportable, providing flexibility and versatility for event organizers.
The project has already been featured at both the Oslo Light Festival and the Kongsberg Light Festival, where it captivated audiences with its powerful yet simple representation of the sun. Additionally, the installation is designed to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, adapting seamlessly to different festival settings.
Sustainability Approach: The Sun Project embodies sustainability through its design and use of materials. It incorporates old CDs as reflective surfaces behind the bulbs, giving new life to discarded materials and enhancing light efficiency. The installation is designed to flat-pack when demounted, making it easy to transport with minimal environmental impact. Its modular assembly ensures that the structure is durable and can be used repeatedly for many years, reducing the need for new materials. The use of filament LED bulbs allows for simple maintenance, as the bulbs are both energy-efficient and long-lasting. Additionally, the design is easy to take apart into different components, all of which can be recycled when no longer in use. This modularity and reusability align with sustainable principles, minimizing waste and ensuring the installation has a low environmental footprint throughout its lifecycle.
