IRIDESCENCE

”IRIDESCENCE” is an interactive, generative site-specific video installation that explores the relationship between environment, perception, and digital transformation.

Utilizing locally collected photographic data, the installation continuously generates evolving visual compositions, shaped by algorithmic processes. These images shift, merge, and reconfigure in real time, creating a dynamic representation of the surrounding space.

Accompanying the visuals is an immersive multichannel audio environment, incorporating field recordings and digitally processed soundscapes. The audio responds to movement and interaction, enhancing the viewer’s engagement with the piece and reinforcing its fluid, ever-changing nature.

The installation takes its name from the natural phenomenon of iridescence, where microscopic surface structures manipulate light to produce colors that change based on the angle of observation. This effect, found in butterfly wings, peacock feathers, and certain minerals, serves as both a scientific reference and a conceptual foundation for the work. Just as iridescence challenges static perception, this installation continuously reshapes itself through site-specific data, interaction, and the passage of time.

By integrating local imagery, responsive visuals, and immersive sound, Iridescence transforms the exhibition space into a living, evolving environment—an experience unique to each visitor and moment.

Iridescence won “Best In Show” price in Digital Graffiti festival 2025 (Alys Beach, USA)

Background database for the artwork uses mainly locally collected satellite images, but if possible database can consist also local photo archives, communally collected images (kids drawings etc.) or site images

Custom made algorithm manipulates and turns them to nearly abstract images.

Interactive tracking system creates an extra layer on the top which really gets artwork to bloom with vibrant colors.

Iridescence is always created as a site-specific installation for creating an immersive experience for visitors. Because it’s generative nature it creates constantly new images and it will never look same twice.