The image of a pile of logs is very typical in the Nordic landscape. Wood means life: It gives us warmth, shelter and economic security, but as living trees we also need them for oxygen and to maintain our natural environment. These, often conflicting needs, are symbolised and brought together in a sculpture called ‘Nordic Sculpture’, which introduces this typical Nordic form into a light art piece.

Lin de Mol is a multimedia artist working in sculpture, installation and photography. Man's relationship with nature is an underlying investigation in much of her work.

Plasma Bees (2024) is a series of portraits of four bees made of neon lights and recycled frames.

In this work, neon lights, powered by artificial energy, illuminate the bees, creatures that generate their own natural energy—honey. Neon gas inside its glass tubes turns into a glowing plasma under the influence of electricity. This same plasma is also found in stars and nebulae and make up 99 % of all matter.
The red glow of these modern portraits contrasts with the classic elegance of recycled frames, elevating the significance and dignity of the bees.

Fabien Gruau's ‘And Now’ is like a huge billboard advert, but without anything to sell. It is an invitation to reflection and wonder. The ever-changing light gives a new perspective every time you pass it. What is eternity? Does it even exist? ‘And Now’ stimulates people to think about how they want to shape life, but also how we can influence and recreate the future.

Fabien Gruau is a French photographer who graduated from the MJM art academy in Rennes and has exhibited in France, the Netherlands and Belgium and has worked as a stage and lighting designer in theatre, circus and dance.