In our everyday lives, we are exposed to a growing stream of sensory impressions that demand our attention. Two Dutch scientists, Rachel and Stephen Kaplan, have studied this topic. In their theory (“Attention Restoration Theory”, A.R.T.), they claim that certain patterns in nature allow us to relax and recharge our energy. Based on this theory, a 200-metre-long installation was created in Graz City Park that offers space for relaxation and forms an antipole to the many sensory impressions of a city. “A.R.T.” was also part of the “Glow Eindhoven 2016” festival.

The installation “A.R.T.” is an initiative of the Intelligent Lighting Institute (ILI) of Eindhoven University of Technology (NL) in collaboration with Indre Kalinauskaite, Joep LeBlanc, Randi Nuij and Studio Philip Ross. Indre Kalinauskaite is a designer and researcher. Joep le Blanc is a sound designer. Randi Nuij studies industrial design in Eindhoven. Philip Ross designs interactive lightscapes, has won several design awards and has been a guest at various festivals with his work.

KLANGLICHT 2017

Location: Stadtpark/Burgring