Visitors to this year’s LiGHT 24 exhibition, held on the 20th and 21st of November at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, received the unique opportunity to view the never-before-seen art installation ‘Intra-spectrum’ by artist Frankie Boyle, powered by leading architectural lighting manufacturer formalighting.
Frankie Boyle is a renowned experiential creative director and artist specialising in immersive and experiential design, with a profound focus on light and colour theory. With over a decade of experience in the event and lighting industries, she is recognised for crafting innovative installations and experiences that guide audiences through transformative emotional journeys.
This was Frankie’s first time creating an art installation for a trade show, and she shares the learning curves that came along with this project. Frankie says, “Intra-spectrum was artistically one of the most challenging installations I have ever created. This installation was about painting with light, like an artist that works with paint and canvas, you never know what the outcome is going to look like until you get there, this installation was no different. One of the biggest challenges when working with light is that clients will often want to know what the final piece is going to look like before an installation begins, but light interacts differently dependent on materials and space.
Frankie’s work revolves around human behaviours, and the exclusively created Intra-spectrum installation aimed to ignite and resurface memories and emotions as visitors moved through the space. Frankie says, “Our goal was to highlight the reflection and refraction of the light and how it made people feel, creating something for people to experience and enjoy, rather than focusing on the products themselves in contrast to the rest of the trade show. Light is a language that everyone speaks, on a subconscious level, and I get the most enjoyment from seeing the effects my installations have on people in person.
“It was an exciting challenge to bring together both architectural and entertainment lighting to provide a moment in time where people could stop and pause and feel peace and tranquillity within an overstimulating space of the trade show. The installation ignites your inner light, taking you on both a physical and emotional journey.”
To create the kaleidoscope of vibrant colours and reflections in this artwork, Frankie used dichroic film, a material that exhibits different colours when viewed from different angles, creating a colour-shifting effect. The lighting products provided by formalighting were the brand’s Moto Zero and Cobra luminaires, which provided incredible CRI to bring out the rich colour palette at work. The lighting was Casambi-controlled to create panning spots and soft movement that emulated the natural flow of water.
Sustainability was also at the forefront of this project, with the art installation designed to be reusable. Since the exhibition, the material has been disassembled and transported to Barts Health NHS Trust, a group of hospitals which provide vital services to over 2.5 million people in east London and beyond, to create bespoke artwork for the hospital to promote patient healing.
Frankie adds, “As a neurodivergent individual, sensory spaces were integral to my development, and I am proud that Intra-spectrum can be reused and rebuilt to provide sensory experiences to patients in hospital to support their wellbeing. It is an amazing continuation of the story of the installation to help people in the community while being sympathetic to the planet.”
Explore the highlights of Intra-spectrum at LiGHT 24: https://www.lightexpo.london/intra-spectrum-by-frankie-boyle/
Discover more about Frankie’s work here: https://www.frankieboylestudio.com/
LiGHT 24
Held at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, LiGHT 24 is the UK’s only trade show dedicated to high-end lighting specification. Taking place annually, over two-days in November it attracts designers and specifiers from all areas of the industry looking to be inspired, educated, and grow their professional network.
Ran by [d]arc media – the leading media company in lighting design - the show also features the highly regarded [d]arc thoughts talks programme. Moderated by editors from the leading lighting design magazines arc and darc, as well as guest moderators, the talks delve deeper into the latest topics and trends affecting lighting and design – whether that’s looking at circular economy and sustainability, designing for wellness, or diversity in design.
LiGHT also provides endless opportunities for visitors to make new connections, whether that’s through the late-night drinks party, networking brunch, or while working in the dedicated co-working space, or re-energising in the Associations Lounge.
