Wavespace, 2023
24W x 24L x 12D ft.
water, glass, stainless steel, custom electromagnets

Wavespace transports viewers into a bath of liquid light. The vibrational energy of music sculpts a pool of water into choreographed waves, transforming water into a kinetic, liquid lens. This natural lens refracts and reflects light overhead into an ever-shifting lattice of imagery using a patented projection optic. The resulting lightwork provides a visual stimulus for viewers to dream with open eyes. Much like cloud-gazing or staring into a fire, this experience is never twice the same and unique to each person.

The second installment of Wavespace included custom reclined seating that accommodated up to 14 viewers per viewing. A 10-minute performance of water reflections moving to music by Maurice Ravel and Nils Frahm envelope viewers in an immersive experience.

This artwork was on display at the Milan Design Week from April 18-23, 2023 for 'Shaped by Water', an exhibition that my studio put on in collaboration with Google.

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