Central to the installation is the interactive Spiral of Light, a 60 meter-long textile braid by Theresia Guschlbauer, laid out in a spiral shape, which can be explored through walking its path in and out, in company or alone, playfully or as a meditation.
Other works by artists Brigid Teehan and Lyn Mather can be featured to contribute an additional layer to a specific site and the theme of light and shadow: Brigid continuing her work around mortality and the Celtic myth of the Crow as an omen of death, conflict and change and Lyn exploring the threshold and potential for light emerging between the conscious and unconscious realm. The theme lends itself well to the time before dusk sets in to take full advantage of the changing light and the emerging darkness just before sunset. The live improvised soundscape features versatile sound practitioners, sitting by the edge of the spiral and bearing witness: multi-instrumentalist Brian Byard and voice practitioners Katja Machleid & Theresia Guschlbauer, who fill the space with a textured and layered soundscape, alternating melodies, chanting, drone, instrumental music and a wide array of percussions and bells.
A site-specific visual, light and sound installation and performance, which combines several mixed-media artworks with a two-hour long live immersive soundscape of voice, organ, percussions and strings. Can also be booked as a stand-alone participative installation with music soundtrack for groups, schools and special events.
“‘ Spiral of Light is a ‘living symbol’ arts installation aptly located within the ruins of contemporary religious spaces. As such, it evokes a spiritual vitality and thereby intimates toward a re-enchantment and healing of our overly secularized world.’
— Dr Mathew Mather, Senior Lecturer and Jungian Scholar, LIT
'this is a installation to see, hear & walk - a space to linger in, bear witness, loiter, play - witnessing the magic of the changing light, sun setting, candles flickering and of the sound reverberating against the ancient walls- watching the subtle choreography of people and shadows entering and exiting the space, meeting/avoiding each other, walking the spiral, with a wish, a question or simply with an open mind - an altogether multi-layered experience, suited for all ages'.