‘Luminous Kinetics: Sculpting with Light in Motion’ glints at the Charles Burnand Gallery

Charles Burnand Gallery, United Kingdom, presents Luminous Kinetics: Sculpting with Light in Motion at the London Design Festival 2024, at the Fitzrovia Design District from September 14 - 22, 2024. The show promises to be an extraordinary fusion of kinetic light sculptures and contemporary art exploring the dynamic interplay of light and movement. This art exhibition features pioneering artists, Studio Élémentaires and Dawn Bendick, who challenge traditional boundaries, creating pieces that captivate with their fluidity and luminous brilliance.

Known for their innovative approach to art, Studio Élémentaires seamlessly blends technology and creativity to produce sculptural art that comes alive through motion and illumination. Each piece showcased during the design festival features intricate mechanisms and programmable LED lights, creating a dynamic dance of light and shadow. The light sculptures transform continuously, casting ever-changing patterns and colours across the gallery walls, inviting viewers to explore the fluid relationship between light and form.

Complementing the kinetic sculptures at the ongoing design event are the mesmerising dichroic glass artworks by Bendick. Her pieces are celebrated for their ability to manipulate light and colour through the unique properties of dichroic glass, which reflects and transmits different wavelengths of light simultaneously. The contemporary artist’s works are a symphony of shifting hues and luminous reflections, creating a sense of depth and wonder. As natural light and artificial light interact with the glass, Bendick’s creations appear to glow from within, offering a meditative contrast to the kinetic energy of Studio Élémentaires sculptures.

Simon Stewart, founder and creative director of the gallery, seeks to enhance the interaction between these two distinct art forms. The kinetic art and dichroic glass pieces are strategically placed to create a harmonious dialogue of light and movement. Visitors can observe how the dynamic light from the sculptures plays off the reflective surfaces of the dichroic glass, creating a captivating visual interplay.

Luminous Kinetics: Sculpting with Light and Motion is an experience that challenges the boundaries of traditional art. It celebrates the convergence of technology, light and artistic vision, intending to leave visitors inspired by the beauty and complexity of contemporary kinetic and glass art.

In its 22nd edition, the London Design Festival—including its 11 design districts, partners and the design fair Material Matters—stirs the city with a dynamic programme of installations, exhibitions, workshops, talks and more. Follow STIR at London Design Festival 2024, as we continue to bring the best of the festival's offerings as media partners along with our own initiatives across the city, including our partners Shoreditch Design Triangle, Mayfair, the Global Design Forum, and more across Brompton, Battersea, Chelsea, Dalston to Stokey and Bankside.