About

The light installation a Trail of Water (Een Spoor van Water) is located in a railway overpass in the Dutch city of Assen.
Each passing train activates a unique light composition, incorporated into the overpass's embankment and planting. A waterfall of light that crashes down over its concrete and meanders through its overgrown slopes
Situated in a historic creek bedding, a Trail of Water connects the natural flow of water to the site's contemporary, urban traffic flows.
a Trail of Water is the grand conclusion of a series of art projects connecting the city to its green and historic surroundings.

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Credits

a project by
Matthias Oostrik

commissioned by
The City of Assen

supported by
Mondriaan Fund
BPD Culture Funds

technical design and construction
Spectro Productions

led technology
Invent Design

construction
J. Boonzaaijer Aannemingsbedrijf

photography
Gert Jan van Rooij

videography
Michel Boulogne

Specs

year
2020

type
permanent light installation

materials
led | concrete

media
4248 channel light | 3 channel seismic sensor

runtime
infinite

dimensions w*h
100 x 5 meter

number of leds
12.744

software
C++ | OpenFrameworks

press kit
v2com-newswire

location
overpass 'de Maten' Assen