#immersive installations

Lachlan Turczan’s works of light, water and sound

Lachlan Turczan is an American artist who works with three fundamental elements: light, water, and sound. Over the past decade, he has developed an artistic practice that explores the optical and sonic properties of water, creating immersive installations that challenge human perception. His work merges technology with natural phenomena, giving life to unique sensory experiences that capture the essence of fluidity and transformation.  

“I hope …”, the latest installation by Chiharu Shiota

Chiharu Shiota is a Japanese artist who lives and works in Berlin, known the world over for her immersive installations that incorporate everyday objects into networks of fabric threads.

We have presented her work on Collateral several times, and today we want to talk about “I hope …”, the installation created by the artist located in the nave of the König Galerie in Berlin, a deconsecrated church that has become an exhibition space.

Bruce Asbestos is a boundary-pushing pop artist known for inflatable artworks, immersive catwalks, bold paintings, video games, and high-energy performances. Blending sculpture, fashion, digital culture, and participatory spectacle, Bruce Asbestos creates a playful and ever-evolving universe that speaks directly to contemporary audiences raised on pop imagery and internet culture. His practice…

“Sunnyside Up” (2023) at MRT Pasar Seni, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Vibrant, Immersive Installations by Poh Sin Studio Emphasize Vulnerability as a Strength

From vibrant rope to metal frames to acrylic panels, the chromatic installations of Poh Sin Studio invite viewers into glowing thoroughfares and sprawling pavilions. Founded by Pamela Poh Sin Tan, the studio emphasizes public art as a means of fostering relationships between people, their communities, and their surroundings.

“Sunnyside Up” (2023)

“Crimson Cloud” (2022), at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Detail of “Crimson Cloud”

“Eden”

“Aglow” (2018), acrylic, 1,500 x 45 x 1,500 centimeters

Immersive Installations by Liz West Convert Spaces into Glowing Arenas of Prismatic Light

Whether nestling an iridescent tunnel inside a Georgian-style church or encircling a concrete walkway with multicolor ribbons, Liz West transforms whatever space she approaches into a dynamic field of kaleidoscopic light and shadow. The prolific British artist (previously) is known for her large-scale pieces that use reflection and refraction to create dazzling immersive environments. Often utilizing translucent panels and a combination of natural light and LEDs, West’s intention is to enhance sensory awareness, showing the potential the full spectrum of color has to impact both psychological and physical reactions.

“Our Spectral Vision” (2016), dichroic glass, LEDs, and acrylic, 700 x 220 x 40 centimeters

“Hymn to the Big Wheel” (2021), steel, PVC vinyl and polycarbonate, 480 x 480 x 300 centimeters

“Hundreds and Thousands” (2021), pigment injected polyester, 700 linear meters

Speaking at Raindance VR Masterclass: VR & AR for Immersive Theatre, Performance and Art Installations, Monday 19th June 2017.