31.2 LUNGS OF THE ACADEMY
About this object
- Address
- Kronvalda Park, between the City Canal and Kronvalda Boulevard
- Authors
The authors of the idea: Enija Pikšena and Uģis Zauerhagens – Fashion Design, Bachelor’s degree, 3rd year
Light object implemented by: Art Academy of Latvia
A transparent object resembling oversized lungs slowly inflates, growing larger and brighter, then deflates and sinks towards the ground. At the peak of the inhalation the movement pauses for a moment, turning breath into a visible event of light and motion. The surface of the object uses a motif from ceramic tiles at the Latvian Academy of Arts.
This is a light artwork in the Art Academy of Latvia student programme. The exhibition of works by students of the Latvian Academy of Arts forms part of the artistic narrative of Kronvalda Park route of light “Awaken!”. The works encourage visitors to pause, notice their surroundings and become aware of their own presence. Breath, conversation, an impulse of light, the flow of people and the temporary transformation of a familiar place create a transition from an individual moment to a shared experience.