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LUX VITAE
Public Site-Specific Light & Sound Structure

Derived from the foundational philosophy of Face of Universe, LUX VITAE evolves to translate complex conceptual frameworks into a broader, more accessible public experience. While Face of Universe stands as a highly rigorous, uncompromising investigation into the pure theoretical architecture of sound, entropy, and spatial geometry, LUX VITAE bridges these dense, abstract principles with the intuitive perception of the wider public, re-contextualizing underlying physical laws for large-scale architectural and urban environments.

Concept

This work further develops my long-term artistic research into entropy, self-organization, and ecological systems. The installation visualizes a dynamic system in which luminous particles, flowing water, cascading waterfalls, and organic forms converge into a continuously transforming ecosystem. These natural phenomena are not represented as isolated images but as interconnected energies, revealing the invisible relationships that sustain life. At the heart of this evolving landscape, flowers appear as universal symbols of vitality, resilience, and renewal, embodying the moment when the forces of nature become visible through living form.

By expanding beyond specific structures to engage entire public domains, LUX VITAE offer an immediate, universally accessible, and deeply resonant sensory encounter.Rather than serving as mere decorative illumination, the work reclaims the shared urban landscape as a collective space for sensory awakening—transforming plazas, architectural canvases, and open public sites into living ecosystems where light, rhythm, and structural clarity directly interface with the everyday public realm.

Copyright ©2024 by Tatsuru Arai

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