Red, blue, and green light fixtures inside of the geodesic dome, create white light in the center when they are combined. This white light is activated when participants enter the dome. Their bodies create an occlusion, or absence of light rays as they move through the space, making shadows of complimentary colors. The movement within the space creates an optical, multi-colored experience for viewers admiring the work from the outside.
The structure, the participants, and the viewers unite towards a shared goal of doing things not only for themselves, but for each other. We want to provide an opportunity for participants to see how their actions affect the world outside their own - parallel to how our individual efforts toward sustainable resources affect the well-being of our global ecosystem.
Our team was able to create a space for attendees by reconstituting a form through recycled materials, allowing for intimate interactions amongst a sea of open space. We repurposed fiberglass scraps that had just enough translucency to provide shade from the sun during the day as well as an interactive light show at night. The structure is based on Buckminster Fuller’s geodesic dome, using easily recyclable PVC pipes that were both structurally sturdy as well as economically friendly.
Artists: Alberto Lerdo, Dasha Orlova, John Park
Photo: John Park
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xemCsiAA728&feature=emb_title