Light Cycles
“Reflections on the human experience; sculpting with air, time & light”
Light Cycles are contemporary kinetic light sculptures, projecting flowing, filtered light that draws ever-changing compositions of colour and shade onto the wall. These works are ephemeral—meditations on the fleeting nature of life, never repeating themselves.
Each piece is a constantly shifting constellation of translucent materials and light, created from repurposed materials available at each particular moment in time.
IV. The Empress
Glass, steel, spotlight (2023)
The Empress is a kinetic art installation, made of 4 tumbling elements; responding to natural airflow, projecting a never repeating colour composition onto the wall. Described as a powerful, hypnotic and soothing visual meditation.
“The Empress as an archetype represents the desire within every living thing to grow and flourish. She stands for embracing intuition, receptivity and creativity, and follows the flow of life.
III. Adrift
Glass, steel, spotlight (2024)
Adrift is a kinetic light installation, made of 3 tumbling elements; responding to natural airflow, projecting a never repeating colour composition onto the wall.
“Adrift is made to heal the desperate feeling of lostness. Surrender to not-knowing means opening up to everything. Which comes with a sense of being free and floating and connected at the same time.”
Described as a playful presence and bringing joyful energy into the room.
II. Confessions
Glass, steel, spotlight (2023)
Confessions is a kinetic light installation, made of two precisely composed tumbling elements; responding to natural airflow, never repeating itself.
“Confessions is both cosmic and personal in nature. Celestial phenomena emerge—a solar eclipse, black holes drawing in light, the union of cells. When these shapes of light loom from afar, up close, they strike the heart with clarity. And might call to move another way.”
Described as timeless and both cosmic and intimate in nature.
I. The Dance
Glass, steel, spotlight (2023)
The Dance is a kinetic light sculpture, made of two juxtaposed tumbling glass lenses; responding to natural airflow, never repeating itself.
“The Dance” is a playful, sensual interaction between two characters made of shadow and light. These bodies are in constant relation; Occasionally, they kiss tenderly or retreat shyly inward.
Described as an elegant and dynamic presence in the space.
Dreams
Variable set-up of steel, glass, acrylic, spotlights (ongoing development)
This site-specific piece is rather a system than an object. It consists of a kinetic structure with suspended elements to it. Various light sources can project real-time animations and floating reflections into the space. In this way, Dreams can be custom set-up for large or intimate spaces, outdoor- or indoor settings and with bold or gentle effects.
“Dreams is a physical manifestation of the constantly changing landscape of thoughts and feelings. Nothing will ever be the same, and reality has endless perspectives to it.”
- Maria Vera
Bespoke Commissions & XL Installations
Light Cycles can be custom designed and produced. From intimate sculptures to atrium filling constellations. Each sculpture responds to its context in a unique way. I am very open to discuss options that suit your space.
LIGHT FIELDS
Light Fields
Light Fields are a form of visual poetry; you feel it, rather than understand it..
Light Fields are light emitting wall pieces composed of multiple layers of glass, high resolution colour prints and light. Each composition moves along with its viewers’ eyes; creating a visual illusion of gradually changing landscapes.
Light Fields was born in 2017 as an architectural scale art installation, and has since been meticulously refined to suit many scales and sizes from intimate artworks to large scale architectural installations.
Fire of Heart
Inkjet prints, glass, LED sheet, electronics (2021)
Light Fields are abstract compositions moving along with the viewers eyes. Their gently changing landscapes reflect on the human experience of constantly changing thoughts, feelings and sensations.
“Fire of Mind is a reflection on our tendency to think, drive, resolve & control.”
- Maria Vera
Fire of Mind
Inkjet prints, glass, LED sheet, electronics (2021)
Light Fields are abstract compositions moving along with the viewers eyes. Their gently changing landscapes reflect on the human experience of constantly changing thoughts, feelings and sensations.
“Fire of Mind is a reflection on our tendency to think, drive, resolve & control.”
- Maria Vera
Fire of Form
Inkjet prints, glass, LED sheet, electronics (2021)
Light Fields are abstract compositions moving along with the viewers eyes. Their gently changing landscapes reflect on the human experience of constantly changing thoughts, feelings and sensations.
“Fire of Form is a reflection on our tendency to express ourselves, create & strive for beauty.”
- Maria Vera
Site Specific Commissions
Light Fields can be custom designed and produced. From small light paintings to architectural scale projects.
Bespoke Commissions
Light Fields can be designed as customised unique pieces that fit a particular space or atmosphere. You can schedule a (video)call with Maria to discuss the possibilities for each unique setting.
Architectural Scale
Light Fields are suitable for large scale applications and become powerful architectural feature pieces. Maria collaborates with the architect to develop artwork for specific spaces and her team assists construction partners to make sure the installation runs smoothly.
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