This Light installation was part of Wellington LUX 2014.
2745 transparent glass bottles, 18 varying levels of water, a cage style dumpster and 3000 blue LEDs have been used in the creation of this work. The water levels start from full at the top and gradually get lower as they reach the bottom, reflecting the process of recycling. Bottles like these are thrown out on a daily basis, but can actually be really beautiful when illuminated.
By placing the bottles in the dumpster the installation is intended to blend in with the surroundings of the lane way and barely be noticed, whilst at the same time creating interest and confusion. 2745 also attempts to change the very nature of the lane way by bringing light to the mundane and allowing the audience to explore the architecture in places they don’t usually notice. Placing the bottles in a bin and showcasing them as art also attempts to break down current connotations of ‘rubbish’.
This work was created by 4 4th year graphic design students ( Jonathan Gray, Tim Christensen, Jessica Cooper, and Jason Sheardown), at Massey University, Wellington.
