www.designboom.com: an optically vibrant and kaleidoscopic installation was created using multiple angled colored mirrors and brickwork. as you walk through the tunnel, the prismatic shapes of the mirror which compliment the architecture of the bridge’s underbelly, allows for the colors to change depending on where you are located. thus, the piece will appear differently depending to your line of vision with the tunnel.
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This is quite an interesting installation under the Paddington bridge. The piece is by Liz West, and it is a color transfer piece. I think it was a nice way to turn a public space into a vibrant wall of color. The neatest part about this installation besides the fact it is even in public view I believe is the fact that it uses multiple mirrors to create the effect. Furthermore, your perception of the art form will undoubtably change based on your location because of the prismatic nature of the design. I also find it intriguing that the goal of this piece is actually to "increase and heighten people's individual visual perception and wellbeing'
Liz West's color installation is an amazing representation of our world's evolving views. Especially in the USA people are beginning to break away from societal standards. we are forming our own views and opinions more than ever. I think this installation is a perfect representation of that. West's intent to make this color installation a different experience for every person that walks past represents all the different perspectives a person can have in life. Depending on your location, the time of day, and your mood you can perceive her art installation differently than the person next to you. Not only does the concept of this piece interest me but so does the medium used to create the installation. Painted glass seems like a risky medium to use in a public area. It isn’t very durable and if it is going to be painted in the end what is the point. This piece intrigues me and I am sure my perception of it is different from the artists but this is what came to mind when I read the article.
This art installation sounds awesome. First of all, I like how it changes depending on how you look at it because that makes it more dynamic. It also lets the art feel as though it’s a living structure versus just being another part of the architecture of the bridge. I also really like when art is placed in public spaces that people walk through because it enhances the quality of everyday life. It gives one more to look at and think about and be inspired by, and by doing this, creates more artists in the world. When people are able to realize that art can be anywhere and can take any form, it opens up their minds to creating things themselves. When this becomes the case, art begins to spread more and more around the world and to inspire more and more people and to add meaning to life. This is part of why street art is so fascinating because although it is often illegal, it can add to the quality of life if it is done in a certain way. Of course this can vary depending on what the art is, but sometimes it carries important messages and beautiful images. But then again, what is art?
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