StalagNight Sculpture

Our proposal for an 8' tall geometric stalagmitic sculpture was chosen as one of four light-themed art installations featured at the first ever "Light Up The Hills" Event in West Hills, BC.

The complex structure was digitally designed using visual-based parametric scripting technology, then each piece was laser cut and the sculpture was assembled in-house.

"Light Up The Hills" took place on September 24, 2016 and featured art installations, live music and dance performances, and a community-wide lantern festival.

Inspired by the organic geological forms of stalagmites deep inside ancient caves, this dynamic piece evokes a natural and prehistoric form while exemplifying modern technologies and building methods.

The Challenge

In 2016, we were invited to take part in Light up the Hills: a family-friendly lantern festival organized by the West Shore Arts Council in Langford, BC. We had a small budget to work with, and set out to create a digitally-derived beacon of light.

Our Approach

Inspired by the organic geological forms of stalagmites deep inside ancient caves, this dynamic piece evokes a natural and prehistoric form while exemplifying modern technologies and building methods. Designed using computational algorithms and fabricated with a laser cutter, the finished piece looked nearly identical to its’ digital 3D model counterpart.

The Result

Different from every angle, the StalagNight sculpture succeeded in creating awe and wonder for those who stumbled upon it. The piece went on to be featured at several local events — often in tandem with the sound-responsive Aurora Lighting system from Limbic Media — including at LuLuLemon, The Royal BC Museum, and Social Media Camp.

Pop-ups & ExhibitionsChristina RobevSeptember 16, 2019Langford, BC