PRISMATIC TISSUE
Imagine walking through a mesh of illuminated prisms, each one creating a superposition of colors, lights and reflections. Tissue Prismatique conceives of an artistic installation composed of 150 rotating prisms, made of acrylic and dichroic film, where each of its surfaces manifests an iridescent phenomenon, changing tone according to the angles of observation and illumination. Spread modularly throughout the site, these prismatic objects can be discovered at different scales. Along the surrounding streets, the mesh structure intertwines sight lines and all sources of natural and artificial lighting to create a true urban kaleidoscope. At a closer level, the installation manifests several types of experiential events, where passers-by are encouraged to immerse themselves. As the viewer moves through a network of colored lenses, arranged in layers, and is able to reconfigure each one, they are opened to all sorts of visual experiences, reframing their urban context through refraction, luminosity and color.
(From competitor's text)
(Unofficial automated translation)
This proposal of bright colors in the heart of winter really pleased the jury. The concept fits perfectly with the theme of light therapy. The installation inhabits the site well and is on the scale of the Place des Festivals. The visual impact is considerable in the space. The repetitive triangular elements bring color and cheerfulness and their geometric configuration is interesting formally. The proposal invites wandering on the site and is attractive both by day and by night, a considerable contribution to the project.
In the first stage of the competition, the effect presented on the board in terms of light and color was striking, but the jury had doubts about the final rendering. In the second stage, the team was able to demonstrate to the jury members the feasibility of their concept, the great potential of dichroic film and the possibilities in terms of lighting. "A refined and repeated form like an ice palace seems to be an idea that would appeal to Montrealers," said the jury.
The simple mechanical aspect of the rotation of the elements is also a strong point of the proposal. The idea of a "mechanical" sound is embryonic at this stage but original. The interactive sound dimension linked to the rotation movement will have to be deepened during the development of the project. It is the same for the layout of the elements in plan view. A reflection on the positioning should be undertaken in order to promote a better progression of the experience during the wandering. The progression should be done by creating different experiences as suggested during the presentation.
This presentation by RAW Design has a lot of potential. In addition to being undeniably the best developed and accomplished concept, it perfectly meets the objectives of the competition by offering an immersive, rich and creative experience for an audience of all ages.
(From jury report)
(Unofficial automated translation)
20 scanned / 20 viewable
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