Breathing, not blinking: art at the intersection of the mechanical and natural

Surrounded by the mesmerising light-based works and installations of the ‘Light in Motion’ exhibition, Grace Boyle in conversation with Duncan Carter, Dev Joshi, Sophie Mei Birkin, and Maria Vera will delve into the intricate relationship between the rigid and binary nature of technological components and the fluid, circular motifs of natural phenomena that are a recurring theme throughout the exhibition. Attendees will explore the concepts of circadian rhythms, orbital paths, and the passage of time, as reflected in the exhibition’s pieces.

The notions of oscillation, harmony, and repetition appear both in the complex natural phenomena which inspire the pieces and within the code and components from which they are constructed. This duality reflects our innate yearning to reconnect with nature, to find solace and inspiration in its rhythms and cycles. There is as much darkness as there is light within the exhibition.

While the digital world bombards us with busy screens and frantic stimuli, these nuanced and elegant works evoke calmer natural elements of light, water, air, space, time, movement and perception.

‘Light in Motion’ showcases works by artists, designers, and engineers who employ contemporary materials, processes and cutting edge technologies to realise innovative light based works.

‘Light in Motion,’ is hosted by Acrylicize and features works by Duncan Carter, Kai Lab, Heyl & Van Dam, Maria Vera, Relative Distance, Sophie Mei Birkin, Star Holden, Will Laslett and Will Muir Llia.

Sparkling elderflower wine will be generously provided on the night by Mydflower.

MydFlower make a sparkling Elderflower Wine with local elderflowers, Welsh mountain spring water, a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of Champagne yeast to make it sparkle, using traditional time-honoured methods from a bygone age when we lived closer to nature and in harmony with the seasons. A reconnection to days gone by, Mydflower’s Wild Wine is as refreshing on a hot summer's day as it is when the sun goes down.

Breathing, not blinking

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