Looking upward
Inspired by the essence of light and energy.
Located in downtown Charlotte, this public art sculpture by Ivan Toth Depeña pays tribute to the very essence of light and energy: the photon. Situated in the urban plaza of the new Duke Energy Tower, the monumental, permanent installation, “Photon/s”, is set to become an iconic beacon for the city’s vibrant cultural landscape.
A tribute to light and energy in Uptown Charlotte.
Iconic
Located in Uptown Charlotte's new Duke Energy Tower, the sculpture captures the dynamism + ethereal beauty of light particles through its groundbreaking sculptural form.
Towering Scale
Comprised of two towering vertical stems, the sculpture reaches skyward, with intricate armatures radiating outward in a breathtaking 30-foot diameter display.
Light Facade
Photon/s boasts a backlit, 6-story perforated metal facade, reflecting back the sculpture's form through light.
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Depeña conceived of “Photon/s” to encapsulate the dynamism and ethereal beauty of light particles through its groundbreaking sculptural form.
Comprised of two towering vertical stems, the sculpture reaches skyward, with intricate armatures radiating outward in a breathtaking 30-foot diameter display.
Atop these armatures are mesmerizing light points crafted from state-of-the-art LEDs encapsulated in solid, frosted acrylic extrusions, capturing the dance of photons in perpetual motion.
“Photon/s” boasts a 6-story facade element made of finely perforated metal sheets that mimic the 3 dimensional sculptures, backlit with LEDs.
In the evening, this facet of the installation comes alive, displaying a tapestry of light and shadow on the surrounding plaza. Depeña designed this interplay to invite emotional contemplation on the duality of light, as a source of life, illumination and in essence, a fundamental particle of energy.
Located in downtown Charlotte, this public art sculpture by Ivan Toth Depeña pays tribute to the very essence of light and energy: the photon. Situated in the urban plaza of the new Duke Energy Tower, the monumental, permanent installation, “Photon/s”, is set to become an iconic beacon for the city’s vibrant cultural landscape.
Depeña conceived of “Photon/s” to encapsulate the dynamism and ethereal beauty of light particles through its groundbreaking sculptural form. Comprised of two towering vertical stems, the sculpture reaches skyward, with intricate armatures radiating outward in a breathtaking 30-foot diameter display. Atop these armatures are mesmerizing light points crafted from state-of-the-art LEDs encapsulated in solid, frosted acrylic extrusions, capturing the dance of photons in perpetual motion.
“Photon/s” boasts a 4-story facade element made of finely perforated metal sheets that mimic the 3 dimensional sculptures, backlit with LEDs. In the evening, this facet of the installation comes alive, displaying a tapestry of light and shadow on the surrounding plaza. Depeña designed this interplay to invite emotional contemplation on the duality of light, as a source of life, illumination and in essence, a fundamental particle of energy.
Photo credits: Ben Premeaux (@thesmartlab) and Myles Gelbach