Anyone who saw the transformative LED light and sound sculpture that United Visual Artists (UVA) created for Coachella’s main stage probably had to blink a couple of times before they realized that it wan’t just a figment of their imagination—yes, the stage was moving and transforming into a cube. People who watched those doors close for the first time seemed legitimately stunned.But UVA, maverick designers that they are, took the installation one step further and completely metamorphosed it to create Conductor, which became a landmark gateway for the Nuits sonores festival in Lyon, France. Stretching sixteen meters tall and composed from 72 individual aluminum cubes, the monolithic totem—animated with UVA’s light designs—was accompanied by “a propelling and frenetic original score” (according to UVA) from British composer Scanner.As an entry point to the Marché Gare, the allegoric gateway perfectly fulfilled its function, becoming a focal point and welcoming beacon to all who entered and exited the venue.UVA sent us some of their own photographs of the installation, which you can see in the slideshow above. Since no one knows the ins and outs of the artwork better than the artists themselves, we’re pleased to present these photographs, which capture Conductor‘s awe-inspiring beauty through the artists’ own lens.Technology used: Aluminium, perforated wire mesh, lighting fixtures, custom software, sound.
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UVA's Conductor Installation Transmits All Kinds Of Energy
UVA’s re-interpreted sculpture for the Nuits sonores festival drew people in like an insect to a lightbulb.