“The Soul” on the facade of St. Nicholas Church in Kyiv as part of Kyiv Design Week 2024 | Expolight

The Soul installation is a reflection of the energy of creation of the Ukrainian people - alive, creative, formative. With the light effects, which are like intangible colors, we wanted to reflect the artist's subtle experience in the creative process, which will later turn into a masterpiece.

The facade of the church was chosen for the illumination for Kyiv Design Week due to its unique architecture, which harmoniously combines historical significance with aesthetic expressiveness. The building is one of the most recognizable examples of the Neo-Gothic style in Ukraine, which successfully emphasizes the relationship between tradition and modern design solutions.

In addition, the church is located in the heart of the capital, and the Toronto-Kyiv complex offers maximum visibility. It draws attention to the event, promoting the popularization of design as an art form and cultural dialogue.

We have developed a unique system of:

- custom handmade glass filters
- a caustic laser;
- a moving mechanism;
- in-house developed software that controls and creates a unique combination of light refractions through the movement of light.

Specially for the installation, a unique audio accompaniment was created, symbolizing high intangible thoughts, dreams, prayers and aspirations, which are then transformed into a work of art.

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Дивовижні кадри, захоплюючі мотиви, рідна наша країна така цікава!!!!❤️❤️❤️