Kinetic and calm, ‘Glade‘ gently moves in the atrium’s air flow, its disc components spin slowly, like leaves in the wind. The Lothian landscape is the stimulus for Mark and Viliina of NEON, where they studied forests, hillsides, and beaches. Their vision involved translating and transforming the beneficial qualities deriving from the local nature into an artwork that inspires to support patients and staff in a demanding hospital environment. The overall aim, of course, is to reduce stress levels and anxiety.
‘Glade’ is designed to subtly move when the air flows through the space, allowing the disc component to undulate at its own pace. The repetition and subtle changes in light, form and movement create the conditions that allow the viewer to ‘lose themselves’ in the artwork.
Image: NEON, Glade, 2023, acrylic and metal, H5.1 m x W4.2 m x D 5 m.
Courtesy and ©NEON of Mark Nixon and Viliina Koivisto, NHS Lothian Charity and Renée Pfister Art & Gallery Consultancy, 2024.
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