LIGHTING
“ We believe that a beautiful lighting scheme should comprise an abundance of small light sources that create different layers of light that change as you move through a space ,” explains Roupinian . “ With Square Viger , we infused what is sometimes referred to in architecture as the ‘ millefeuilles effect ’, where we endeavored to create something sensual through lighting layers that provide a gentle caress to the leaves and shadows .”
In continuing the focus on bringing all of its actors to life , Lightemotion set the stage for the illumination of Square Viger ’ s vegetation . With greenery spread across their stage , the firm created a series of highlights and projected shadows that vary through a four-season lifecycle . As a result , the actors evolve with animation and beauty throughout the year , from the full blooms of summer , to the bare branches of winter . Lightemotion ’ s design of dynamic uplighting at the base of the trees subtly changes in intensity throughout the evening , creating shadows that move in and out of the living , breathing space .
Next , they brought the legacy of Jean-Olivier Chénier to life with bright and powerful sidelight illumination , providing the actor with a prominent presence worthy of his stature .
Backstage technology Every lighting element of Square Viger is like a paint brush with a variety of hues , brought to life with time loops synchronized to evolve throughout the night under the control of dimmers on a DMX system . Subtle changes occur throughout the evening , as if breathing , intensifying , and then softening .
“ A key aspect of designing dynamic lighting schemes is to clearly understand the subjects and their materiality ,” says Roupinian . “ Technically , when you light up elements like this , a tree , a circulation path , and a work of art each require different colour temperatures and intensities .”
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