Atelier Sisu presents Splendour at The Other Art Fair Brooklyn
Atelier Sisu, led by Renzo B. Larriviere and Zara Pasfield, presents Splendour as the centerpiece of The Other Art Fair Brooklyn, NY. The installation continues the studio’s exploration of ‘art-chitecture,’ a practice that merges the principles of art and architecture through immersive, site-responsive structures.
Splendour takes the form of a large floating oculus, composed of inflatable oval segments suspended in the air. The surface is clad in dichroic material, which refracts and reflects light differently depending on the time of day and angle of view. As sunlight shifts, the sculpture’s color spectrum transitions from cool iridescence to warm tones, creating a shifting chromatic environment that evolves with its surroundings.
all images courtesy of Atelier Sisu
suspended Oculus installation explores light and material
By evening, integrated lighting transforms the installation into a luminous structure that interacts with the ambient urban context. The work by Sydney-based design studio Atelier Sisu examines how light, color, and material can define spatial perception, emphasizing the changing relationship between the natural and built environments. Through its optical and structural composition, Splendour situates itself between sculpture and architecture, inviting viewers to engage with light as both material and experience.
Splendour by Atelier Sisu anchors The Other Art Fair Brooklyn
a floating oculus installation explores the interplay of light and material
oval segments suspended in air form the structure’s core geometry
dichroic surfaces refract sunlight into a shifting color spectrum
the installation transforms throughout the day as light conditions change
cool iridescence transitions to warm hues under evening light
Splendour merges sculpture, architecture, and spatial design
light and color define the installation’s spatial perception
Atelier Sisu’s ‘art-chitecture’ blurs the boundary between art and built form
the oculus form creates a sense of openness and continuity
reflected color shifts with the viewer’s position and perspective
dichroic film captures sunlight and diffuses it across surrounding surfaces
by night, integrated lighting redefines the structure’s visual presence
structural rhythm and chromatic variation define Splendour’s composition
between daylight and artificial glow, the oculus becomes a vessel of light
project info:
name: Splendour – Atelier Sisu at The Other Art Fair Brooklyn
designer: Atelier Sisu | @ateliersisu
host: The Other Art Fair Brooklyn | @theotherartfair
location: Brooklyn, NY
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