"Meteorites"
Kinetic Installation
Project Details
- Location: Arroyo Grande, California
- Year of Completion: 2024
- Client: Gallery Arroyo Grande
- Dimensions: 6 m × 6 m
Client’s Request
“I need a kinetic installation that will enhance the gallery’s atmosphere, create a sense of uniqueness for visitors, and help them remember us. At the same time, it should not compete with the paintings we exhibit and sell. The forms must be contemporary and refined.”
Our Solution
- The ceiling was repainted black to enhance contrast and drama.
- A polished stainless steel frame defined the boundaries of the installation.
- The form chosen was meteorites, symbolizing cosmic motion and energy.
- Each element was crafted from artistic glass with integrated lighting and dynamic color scenarios.
Final composition: 6 × 6 meters, 64 elements (8 × 8 grid).
Light & Motion Programs
- Daily Program
- Comes alive for 1 minute with smooth shapes and color transitions.
- Freezes for 30 minutes as a luminous sculpture.
- Awakens every half hour, each time forming a new configuration.
- Special Event Program
- Designed for openings and presentations.
- Runs for 15 minutes, transforming its shape 22 times with synchronized light effects.
Result
- Enhanced the gallery’s prestige and contemporary identity.
- Delivered a unique visitor experience: motion + light + glass.
- Turned Gallery Arroyo Grande into a place where art and innovation meet.
