“HOPE is a large-scale text sculpture featuring hundreds of colour changing LED tubes, along with speakers projecting local people’s experiences of the First World War. The twenty-metre-long installation casts synchronized luminous forms in the immediate surroundings while different voices evoke the stories of men and women during the conflict, creating an immersive spacial experience. The artwork underlines the emotive power of words, revealing the spontaneous overflow of intense and complex feelings about war: hope and horror, hatred and love, fear and shame. People are invited to walk around the installation for listening and experiencing these stories. The themes remain universal and timeless.” – Excerpt from Aether & Hemera’s website
[Media from Aether & Hemera’s website]