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“There are certain conceptual powers in this project, like the relationship of glass to sand, and the idea of putting glass back into the earth, which is where it comes from, which are related to the whole concept of I Am. So there's that one below-surface idea, and then there's these other…” quote by Tavares Strachan
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“There are certain conceptual powers in this project, like the relationship of glass to sand, and the idea of putting glass back into the earth, which is where it comes from, which are related to the whole concept of I Am. So there's that one below-surface idea, and then there's these other practical and more pragmatic ideas about how the light functions and the geometry and mathematics behind the reverberation of light from the surface outward.”

Tavares Strachan

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The project blends conceptual ideas like transforming sand to glass and back, with practical light physics and geometry.

In simple terms: Combines poetic concept of glass-sand cycle with technical light design.

Key Takeaway

Explore both artistic vision and scientific detail.

Themes

art science light geometry material transformation

Mood

inspired curious

Type

artistic technical

When to use this quote

  • architecture
  • installation art
  • educational workshops
  • product design

Key Concepts

metaphysics optics design thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does material origin influence design?
  • What practical challenges arise in light installations?
A Different Perspective

Technical constraints may limit artistic ambition.

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