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Aura of the Monument

VISUALOVE (CZ)

◯ unpaid artwork

▼ Špilberk Castle

The monument’s aura treats Špilberk as a striking visual and symbolic landmark of the city, temporarily transforming the way it is perceived through the use of light. The historic architecture becomes a vessel for a new layer of colour that does not physically enter the monument, but rather transforms its presence within the night-time landscape. The static light composition is based on the visual identity of the Prototyp Festival, using colour gradients to highlight the castle’s mass, structure and silhouette. At the same time, the installation explores the relationship between artificial light, the urban environment, and its nocturnal ecosystem. Here, light is not merely an aesthetic tool, but also a medium that influences how we perceive and inhabit space. The monument’s aura raises the question of where the boundary lies between visually transforming the city and showing respect for the environment in which the lighting intervention takes place.

Studio VISUALOVE is a multidisciplinary creative platform dedicated to exploring new forms of visual expression. In their work, they combine light, image, sound, architecture, and interactive elements into spatial installations and experiences that engage all the senses and open space for imagination and emotion.
They are interested in the dialogue between technology and art, between space and the viewer. Each project is seen as an opportunity to experiment and push the boundaries of how stories and ideas can be shared through audiovisual media.