Afterhour, 2004

is a multimedia installation that explores the interplay of light, movement, and sound. Central to the installation are record players, which set suspended lightbulbs in motion. The lightbulbs, hung from metal tubes, begin to swing rhythmically as the record players rotate, creating dynamic patterns of movement that correspond to the repetitive, distorted phrases of the records being played.

As the record spins, it produces a subtle yet hypnotic choreography of swinging light. The movement of the bulbs casts shifting shadows across the space, which seem to come alive, dancing in sync with the sound. This delicate interaction between the physical motion of the lightbulbs and the auditory rhythms from the records creates a disorienting effect, as the shadows warp and twist, bending the space into something unfamiliar.

The installation uses light, shadow, and sound to transform the environment into a constantly shifting landscape, where space is dislocated and perception is challenged. The rhythmic patterns of light and shadow blur the line between the physical and the abstract, evoking a sense of timelessness. As the installation progresses, viewers find themselves immersed in a surreal atmosphere, where light becomes music, shadows become dancers, and the familiar environment is continuously redefined.

In Afterhour, the physical properties of light and sound are manipulated to create a sensory experience that plays with perception. The repetitive nature of the rotating record and the swinging lightbulbs invites viewers to lose themselves in the cyclical rhythms of the installation. The piece invites contemplation on time, movement, and the relationship between sound and space.

At its core, Afterhour explores the concept of resonance—both visual and auditory—and how repetition can reshape perception. The installation’s dislocated space and abstract patterns encourage viewers to step outside of ordinary experiences, immersing them in a space where reality is suspended, and the boundaries between light, sound, and shadow are fluid. The interplay of these elements provokes a meditative state, where the mechanical becomes poetic and the familiar is rendered strange.