Woodruff Park has recently undergone a psychedelic transformation. Prismatica in the Park is a light and sound installation organized by Atlanta Downtown and the creative forces of Arts & Entertainment Atlanta.
The installation is composed of 25 prisms that tower more than six feet tall. The rotating prisms are coated with a dichroic film that lends them an ethereal, kaleidoscopic effect. The installation is complemented by projectors and musical chimes that activate after dark. All together, the installation offers an immersive and dynamic experience for viewers that has the power to brighten even the dreariest winter day.
Prismatica’s journey began in Montreal where it was conceived by the team at RAW Design as part of the 2014 Luminothérapie competition. Luminothérapie is Montreal’s flagship winter event that lights up the Quartier des Spectacles. In the years since, it has been installed in Ottawa’s Parliament Hill, the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., downtown Calgary, Niagara Falls, and Orlando, Florida. The exhibition’s stop over in Downtown Atlanta is a testament to the city’s role as a burgeoning creative hub.
“The unveiling of Prismatica at Woodruff Park highlights the transformative impact of public art on creating a vibrant urban center,” said Fredalyn M. Frasier, Project Director of Planning and Urban Design at the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District. The artwork encourages viewers to consider the relationship between sound, light, color, and space.
“This installation demonstrates the lively interaction of light and sound and how creative, engaging art can rejuvenate downtown areas, instilling wonder and community spirit. Through these types of collaboration, we aim to do more than display art; we strive to forge immersive experiences that encourage engagement, spark creativity, and enhance Downtown Atlanta’s role as a hub of cultural innovation.”
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