Aglow
Acrylic
1500cm (L) x 45cm (H) x 1500cm (W)
2018
Consisting of 169 hemispherical fluorescent coloured acrylic bowls arranged on the ground in a hexagon shape. The edges of these multiple unplugged fluorescent bowls in 6 neon colours glowed as if charged with electricity. These 'live' edges and choice of material embodies West's interest in the relationship between colour and light and their ability to enhance the viewers perception of the work.
The acrylic bowls offer a highly reflective concave surface enabling spectators the opportunity to see their surroundings in a new (fluorescent tinted) light. The individual bowls also serve as rain catchers, adding an extra dimension to the work and another reflective surface in which to observe the surroundings. Used repeatedly in nature, the hexagon is a practical, economic, space saving polygon. West often utilises geometry and repeat in her installations to create large scale and impactful works.
Aglow has been commissioned by Nemozena and exhibited at the Musee Nissim de Camondo during Paris Fashion Week 2018, Dubai Design District during Dubai Design Week 2019 and Piazza Belgioioso during Milan Design Week 2019. Photographs © Julien Philippy