The Sun, My Heart by Marjan van Aubel
Installation
London Design Festival

The Sun, My Heart by Marjan van Aubel Studio

FREE
14 - 22 Sep 2024
Open daily, 10.00 - 18.00
Except Fri 20 Sep, 10.00 - 21.00
G16
New Wing

An evocative installation by Marjan van Aubel, a designer renowned for solar innovation. Inspired by her Sunne solar lights, this piece uses specially modified lighting to symbolise our vital connection to the sun.

Marjan-van-Aubel.jpg

Marjan van Aubel
Marjan van Aubel


Commissioned by London Design Festival, which is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the immersive experience aims to synchronise visitors' hearts with solar rhythms, expanding awareness of our relationship with this celestial body. A constellation of lights mimics the sun's daily cycle, complemented by a soundscape based on NASA's solar recordings. The installation triggers the brain's theta waves, produced during deep relaxation, inviting reflection about our relationship with the sun and solar energy's potential. Van Aubel's work bridges sustainability, design, and technology, challenging us to envision a sun-powered future. By fostering an emotional connection, the installation embodies the studio's mission to spark desire for change through innovative design, promoting the transition to sustainable energy sources.

Supported by