Tracing Light

Interactive Light Installation and Permanent Public Art

As people walk across the bridge a ripple of colour appears, creating a new colour scene on the bridge.

Each day at sunset and dawn, this permanent interactive light art installation plays a spectrum of colours to reflect the beautiful light changes of sunrise and sunset.

Created by

Tine Bech Studio

Commissioned by UCA, Crafts Study Centre and the Farnham Maltings

Presented at

Farnham Creates, Surrey, UK, 2008

Tracing Light is a creative installation improving the appearance of a sensitive site and engages with multiple audiences. The project has been a resounding success, quickly entering the growing body of work in the public realm in Farnham with an innovative distinction."Professor Simon Olding, Director, Crafts Study Centre, University for the Creative Arts

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A wooden bridge is lit up in sunset shades of orange and pink.

A small boy looks in wonder at a bridge lit up in swathes of pink, blue, and red by Tine's lampposts.

Vibrant pink lights are emitted from lampposts over a bridge.

The work transformed a popular walking route over the River Wey using sustainable LED street lighting and is one of the first LED street light interactive art installations in the UK.

As part of the commission, a light trail ran between key cultural venues in Farnham. On the opening night over 150 people joined the light trail, which began at the Crafts Study Centre and culminated at the light bridge. On completing the light trail members of the public were invited to a light graffiti workshop to create their own light messages.

Love the interactivity of this light bridge? Check out the permanent installation at the University of Surrey!