Martin Architectural Goes Under the Bridge for FLUX

Martin Architectural contributed to a multi-dimensional arts exhibition called Flux. Organised by Illuminate Productions it brought together a group of international artists; using such media as sculpture, painting, installation, sound and film.

FLUX was held in the extensive tunnels under London Bridge Station. The venue had been specially selected for its unique architecture, immense size and powerful energy.

Martin products used to illuminate this event included Cyclo 03 DMXs, Exterior 200’s. and Exterior 600’s. The entrance, lit by an exterior 200, created a welcoming mood, warming the bare walls, and inviting the viewer into the cavernous gallery. Cyclo 03’s created a moody glow as visitors passed through the rooms.

The tunnels were surprisingly warm considering the damp and dripping, dirty brick walls that surrounded you when you walked in. The artwork was generously spaced allowing the lighting to be used to its full potential. Traffic noise, trains and tall ceilings created space for the generally large exhibits. 

Martin Architectural’s Project Engineer, Peter Western says, ““I think the irregular structures of these railway arches provided an extremely interesting canvas to show off the powerful rich colours produced by our dynamic light fixtures, combining with the artwork to create a dramatic exhibition.”

The exhibition was open to the public between September and October, Please contact Illuminate Productions: tessa_m@hotmail.com for further information on Flux and future events. 

Extra Information: The show featured a diverse group of fourteen contemporary artists – which included, David Medalla, Jeppe Hein, David Cotterrell, Julius Popp, David Ryan, Neil Stewart, Jamie Castro, Caroline Jones, Hatty Lee, Zebedee Jones, Denis Glaser, Richard Annely, Rosanna Guy Greaves, Ben Youngman.

Illuminate Productions was founded in 2004 as a not-for-profit curatorial organisation to provide a platform for artists. The series of exhibitions, which will take place annually, will use natural phenomenon as their central theme and will cover a wide variety of artistic mediums. Illuminate opens up London’s lost buildings before their regeneration, enabling artists to work in unusual and challenging contexts.