‘A Magical Lawn’ – Light Installation for A Little Light Magic 2011
The lawn, often perceived to be subservient space to the built architectural form, the sometimes left-over plots in the process of design. Yet, if we were to examine the relationship of architecture to the green, the lawn is of compositional importance to the architectural forms, from antiquity to the current times. In this instance, our interpretation of the lawn, is more than it being a residual space, a backdrop, or a supporting space, but an important foreground to Architecture.
We see the slice of green, in front of the National Museum of Singapore, as an extension of the Fort Canning Park, an active urban space. So, the lawn is celebrated through this installation, where we re-examine the lawn as of equal importance to the Museum. Through lights, the lawn is now ‘recharged an active foreground with the Museum, receding into the quiet night – from picnicking in the night to people watching. This slice of green is transformed into a magical lawn of happenings.
This installation is created for A Little Light Magic, installation presented for the National Museum of Singapore, for National Heritage Board )Bras Basah Bugis Precinct) and jointly presented by Luke Smith-Wightman and whenlightswork, sponsored by Xicato and supported by BEZ Balloons.
Find out more about the event: www.alittlelightmagic.sg
About Luke Smith-Wightman
Luke divides his time between architectural lighting design and creating objects for everyday life. Having spent several years working for BDP in London, in 2009 he formed his company Fine Science as a vehicle to engage other design projects whilst continuing with lighting design consultancy. Luke’s approach to design is primarily a process of reduction and innovation – with the aim of maintaining an appropriate balance between simplicity and significance.
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