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IMAGINE IT - THE FUTURE LIGHT

Object Type

3D Sculpture

Museum number

FA0120

Description

"IMAGINE IT – THE FUTURE LIGHT" is a 3D modern installation created by the Infinite Island team, deriving from the "IMAGINE IT" work. This piece originates from the collaborative collection "DazzleType X Infinite Island" between Peter Smith and Infinite Island, incorporating Smith's DazzleType alphabet system — a bold typographic design based on a 6x6 grid that explores the boundaries of legibility and message. This 5-meter-tall square installation features the words "IMAGINE IT" hollowed out, with the letters interlocking in a rhythmic and fluid visual pattern. The sculpture is not only visually striking but also experiential. Stepping into the hollow center of the sculpture, the viewer is drawn into a space of introspection and exploration, with light pouring down from above. This light symbolizes illumination and clarity in the context of future civilization—hope and progress. The work inspires awe and contemplation, while also serving as a call to action, urging viewers to go beyond the present, to feel the light that illuminates the path ahead, to think about the potential of the future, and to imagine the limitless possibilities of future civilization. Unlike the original work, this derivative piece delves further into the realm of abstraction, freeing itself from the constraints of legibility and focusing on the spatial relationship between light, form, and meaning. The letters, as structural elements of the installation, blur the line between language and architecture. The contrast between the geometric solidity of the letters and the void they create reflects the dynamic tension between the known and the unknown, between present reality and future visions. This tension is artfully balanced through the harmonious use of positive and negative space, reaching a delicate equilibrium between the tangible structure and the void within. It conveys the complexity of constructing the future and reminds the viewer that the future is shaped by both the material advances we build today and the undefined possibilities that lie ahead. The title "THE FUTURE LIGHT" emphasizes this idea, as the interplay of light and shadow evokes feelings of hope, guidance, and exploration. This work is not just a tribute to language but also skilfully transcends the boundary between installation and typography, transforming language into a grand physical experience. It highlights the power of words—not only in their meaning but also in their physical presentation and spatial relationships. As a contemporary art piece, "IMAGINE

Cultures/periods

Creator

Infinite Island, Peter Smith

Creation date

1 Sept 2024

Creation place

London, UK

Material

Digital

Technique

Dimensions

N/A

Inscriptions

N/A

Curator's Comment

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Published

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Bibliographic references

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Exhibition history

Exhibited:

2024, 8 Aug-Present, Infinite Island, Museum of Future Arts, DazzleType X Infinite Island: Embracing the present and imagining the possibilities of the future!

Condition

Excellent, Digitalized

Subjects

Modern typography pop-art

Associated names

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Acquisition name

Donated by: Infinite Island

Acquisition date

1 Sept 2024

Department

Future Art Collection

Conservation

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