TRACES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
An immersive art installation that pushes the boundaries of traditional art forms to craft an unforgettable experience. Presented by LUMINOS.SPACE, the exceptionally talented artist collective. This one-of-a-kind journey invites you to immerse yourself in a world of captivating light and shadows, brought to life by polished stainless-steel sculptures that act as instruments of light.
We were live at cSpace in Calgary from March 6th to 9th, with a special opening performance by the extraordinary Roman Rabinovich. Roman and Chris wove a tapestry of enchanting piano improvisations inspired by the ‘Traces’ installation at cSpace, adding yet another layer of sensory delight to your extraordinary journey.
LUMINOS.SPACE is a multi-disciplinary artist collective comprising of James Ziegler, Alan Fortune, Dylan Bauer and Chris Sies. Our artistic discipline is immersive public art installations based upon stainless steel sculptures, lighting design, shadows and reflections, and contemporary music to create dynamic abstract art.
The signature work of LUMINOS.SPACE, “Traces of Consciousness” (developed with support from Calgary Arts Development), James Ziegler’s early experimentation with his sculptures which were transformed into instruments for creating arrays of light effects using narrow-beam spotlights.
James Ziegler (lead artist LUMINOS.SPACE) and Alan Fortune (videographer LUMINOS.SPACE) first met while working on Tall Feathers (by James Ziegler) at the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre in 2021. In 2022, Alan began collaborating with James on his studio project “Traces of Consciousness,” and it quickly became apparent that they shared a mutual interest in creating dynamic visual spaces that could deepen viewers’ understanding of themselves and their connections to the space around them. Their skills made for a strong collaboration, and “Traces of Consciousness” expanded from its exploratory beginnings in a home studio, to being tested for scalability and audience reach at the Bowness Community Association (2023). This was followed by an invitation to participate in ChamberFest West (2023), where the creative partnership grew to include Dylan Bauer (lighting design) and Chris Sies (sound design)..
Bowness Community Association. Moving “Traces of Consciousness” out of the studio into a public space.
In May 2023 we moved the installation “Traces of Consciousness” from the studio to a large venue. Working in the main hall of the Bowness Community Association we explored the lighting effects in a space 120ft x 80ft. And most importantly opened the doors to the public to see “Traces of Consciousness” Demonstration event. A resounding success expanding our expertise and motivation to take “Traces of Consciousness” to other venues.
“Amazing, it’s like stepping into a different world. It made me feel like I was enveloped in this beautiful calming feeling, like the sky was just dancing around me.”
ESTELLE DONAGHUE, visitor at the Bowness exhibit
National Music Centre. LUMINOUS.SPACE collaborating with CamberFest West.
July 21, 2023, “Traces of Consciousness” sharing the stage at Studio Bell with cellist Oliver Hubert playing Kaija Saariaho’s Petals. Chris Sies, audio processing and electronics.
“I was immediately drawn into their sensibilities of playfulness and joy, while attention to detail and skill remains focal. I was so psyched when they asked me to join the collective this fall and I look forward to developing work together. It’s truly a dream team with an incredible array of experience.”
CHRIS SIES, Percussionist and Sound artist
Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre . Bringing “Traces of Consciousness” outside.
Oct. 14, 2023. Under the dark sky of a new moon LUMINOS.SPACE lite up the KOAC sculpture park as it had never been seen before.
“I always wanted to be in the art, now I’m completely inside and making the art change as I move, it’s so much fun.”
A young girl, visiting KOAC exhibit
