Discussion on ‘The Design Observer Group’: Susan Harder, a leader of the Dark-Sky movement, and Leni Schwendinger, a New York lighting designer, are discussing the issues of light pollution in urban, suburban and rural settings. Susan Harder, whose organization advocates for greater regulation of lighting practices and Leni Schwendinger, known for creatively illuminating landmarks such as the Coney Island Parachute Jump, would seem to sit on opposite sides of the fence. But as this discussion reveals, they both agree that a more thoughtful approach to lighting, rather than an across-the-board reduction, is the best way to tackle the problem. Follow the arguments. More>
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4. May 2009
Leni Schwendinger: Urban Sculpture at Triple Bridge Gateway
Triple Bridge Gateway is the product of a decade of community planning, design and construction, transforming an underpass dominated by starkly utilitarian bus ramps into a shimmering corridor of light that welcomes residents, visitors, passersby and motorists. Created in collaboration with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey by the design team of PKSB Architects and Leni Schwendinger Light Projects, the urban sculpture is brought to life with a weekly rotating schedule of visual compositions. On view this week during New York Lightfair: “Reflections,” “Spectacle,” and “Chambers of Color” beginning at 7:24 PM – 1/2 hour before sunset – until 11:30 PM. More>
12. February 2009
Leni Schwendinger: A Spatial Portrait
‘A Spatial Portrait’ – a vibrantly colorful 3-dimensional interactive sculpture by Leni Schwendinger – is going to be unveiled at the Liberty Science Center. The sculpture, commissioned by the New Jersey State Council of the Arts, is composed of 108 strands of light emitting diodes (LEDs), each 8 feet long, which create a dazzling show of light in real time. The installation captures the movement of every visitor to the Center as they circulate throughout the Great Hall – resulting in an ever-changing “spatial portrait.” More>