light objects 2007 by Nils-R. Schultze

brief description: Already for the sixth time the artist Nils-R. Schultze will transform four fountains in the heart of Berlin to light objects. From the 30th of november until the 26th of december in 2007 the fountains at Molkenmarkt, Lützowplatz, Aquarium and in the Prenzlauer Allee will dispense light instead of water. Illuminated objects, appearing to float in the air will make the spectator
see urban space from a new perspective. This project will be implemented in cooperation with the local energy provider Vattenfall.

Winterwolken:
Above the fountain in front of the Aquarium in Berlin floats a cloud of light. While the spectator approaches the cloud changes its color.
Construction: Custom-built hollow balloons made of plastic are situated on top of long sticks. The illuminated from inside objects dandle in the wind like blades of grass. The change of the light hue is achieved thanks to a second bulb inside the balloon. On the 30th of november in 2007 the light object “Winterwolken” will be turned on.

Großer Weißer Block:
An illuminated body made out of polystyrene floats in the air over the fountain in the Prenzlauer Allee in Berlin.
Construction: It is a massive white block containing sources of light. While walking underneath the spectator can explore the object. The space created in the interior invites to pause. The light object will stay illuminated from the 7th of december in 2007.

Sprachrohr:
The object of light over the fountain on the Lützowplatz in Berlin is a kind of a funnel. The partially transparent form produces overlays and shadow effects.
Construction: Frames of metal covered with a skin of film are placed over the three basins of the fountain. The bulbs are enmeshed into the skin. On the 14th of december 2007 the light object will be turned on.

Leuchtgewebe:
Interesting spacious structures awake the impression of glowing cristals placed over the fountain on the Molkenmarkt
in Berlin. While changing the point of view the espactator gets a new perspective.
Construction: A grid of vertical sticks is situated over the basins of the fountain. The sticks are covered with cloth that meander through the forest of rods up to various altitudes. The light object will stay illuminated from the 21th of december in 2007.

via Nils-R. Schultze , ArtMoco