ユナイテッド·ビジュアルアーティスト
美国视觉艺术家

fragment

source: designboom

composed of 421 octahedron frames, ‘fragment’ is a 7.7 metre high site-specific work which hangs within the treble height atrium of the level shoe district – a 96,000 sq foot footwear emporium – situated within the dubai mall, dubai. designed and developed by united visual artists, the entire framework of the installation forms an inverted pyramid which channels light downwards from the glass ceiling above, illuminating the interior below. the geometry and arrangement of the three-dimensional components explore our inability to properly register our surroundings when the reflection and refraction of light create optical phenomena. ”fragment’ is about experimenting with formal minimalist geometries to see how light can be used as a tangible, controllable material.

the work utilizes simple fundamental geometries to create complexity from repetition, depth and perspective. together, the modular structure and animation of light suggest what the viewer perceives may not be the complete picture. by doing so, ‘fragment’ encourages the viewer to move and shift their perspective, assembling their own fragmented impressions into a whole.’ -ben kreukniet, UVA

the lighting object is composed of 421 octahedron frames the work was commissioned by the chalhoub group – the company behind the luxury concept show store – to round out the creative vision and architectural concept for the store which was conceived by shed design. though art has been featured in public spaces in the UAE

since the 1960s, ‘fragment’ is the first which has been created specifically for a public interior. during the day, ‘fragment’ will reflect light, emitting it by night.
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source: vimeo

United Visual Artists are a British-based collective whose current practice spans permanent architectural installation, live performance and responsive installation. Research and development is a core part of our process – enabling us to constantly explore new fields, as well as re-examining more established ones.
We aim to work on a diverse and expanding range of projects, drawn from the commercial and non-commercial arenas, and to collaborate with a wide range of artists and companies.
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source: uvacouk

fragment
Dubai
2013

Fragment is a site specific installation that investigates our (in)ability to correctly interpret the surrounding environment. The work continues the studio’s ongoing study into scientific models of nature and their experiments in utilising light as a formable material.

421 octahedron frames are assembled to form an inverted pyramid, suspended in a day-lit atrium, catching and reflecting light downwards into the space. Artificial white light is animated within the structure to create fragmented images; shapes that allude to real world illusions such as a desert mirage or fata morgana.

Commissioned by Chalhoub Group for Level, Dubai

Aluminium, Steel, Monochromatic LED, Code
7.7m (H) x 7.5m (W) x 7.5m (D)