a world away
materials
wood, clay, paint, and reactive fiber optic lights
dimensions
36” x 60”
creative brief
Design a large-scale installation for a meditation lounge intended to encourage stillness, reflection, and emotional grounding. The space featured layered greenery, Moroccan floor cushions, sheer drapery, and low ambient lighting.
the artwork
The final piece featured a life-sized illuminated female figure surrounded by hand-sculpted natural elements crafted from clay. Designed with a restrained color palette and soft organic textures, the installation was intentionally minimal to preserve a sense of peace, openness, and emotional ease within the space.
More than 600 fiber optic lights were intricately embedded throughout the piece, creating a slow, rhythmic twinkle that gently pulsed like distant stars. The subtle illumination transformed the artwork into a living presence within the meditation corner — evoking themes of inner stillness, cosmic connection, and the shared human experience. It serves as a reminder that we’re all just cosmic beings living a human experience.
The artwork was also paired with a custom QR experience that guided guests to a curated meditation playlist, allowing the visual and auditory elements to work together as a fully immersive moment of calm.
fun project fact
This installation features more than 600 hand-drilled holes, each meticulously placed to house over 600 fiber optic strands that create the piece’s signature flickering glow and shifting illumination.