The sustainable art installations use wind generated from passing cars to light up the historic Dutch dike structure. The permanent piece of artwork involved restoring 60 floodgates and covering them with light-reflecting prisms.
From Studio Roosegaarde in the Netherlands, the Gates of Light Project is one of three installations part of Icoon Afsluitdijk, a government-commissioned design program with a goal to enhance "the innovative character of the legendary 32 kilometer Dutch dike whilst highlighting its key functions: water protection and heritage, energy and mobility as an exemplary model of a smart landscape for today and tomorrow." The sustainable art installations also generate shareable power. The other two elements of Iccon Afsluitdijk are Windvogel and Glowing Nature.
Dike-Illuminating Artwork
These Sustainable Art Installations Highlight Iconic Architecture
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Art Installations - Creating art installations that incorporate sustainable elements and utilize natural resources for energy generation.
2. Smart Landscape Design - Designing landscapes that integrate innovative technologies and serve multiple functions such as water protection, energy generation, and mobility.
3. Shareable Power Generation - Developing power generation systems that not only provide energy but also allow for sharing and distribution of excess power.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Culture - The use of sustainable materials and energy sources in art installations opens up opportunities for artists to create innovative and environmentally friendly artworks.
2. Architecture and Urban Planning - Incorporating sustainable design principles and energy-generating features in the construction and renovation of iconic structures and landscapes.
3. Renewable Energy - Leveraging natural resources like wind and solar power to generate clean and shareable energy for various applications, including art installations and infrastructure projects.