42. Charlottenburg Castle

Illuminos | United Kingdom

Our concept for ‘Dreams of Tomorrow’ on the Charlottenburg Palace uses the motif of the raven and dove, set free to find new lands beyond the flood, and the rainbow of light that follows. Using the architecture and form of the Palace, a vast birdcage is revealed, pillar and window as frame and enclosure. Great waves of water flood through this form, before a single small bird silhouette forms centrally. A great murmuration of birds spiral outwards from here, and the vast wings of the raven engulf the space. It bends and pulses the cage, raining fire downwards on all sides. But light follows darkness, and it is transformed into the white dove, nightmares move to dreams, as the cage is finally shattered, and raven and dove erupt outwards, in rainbows of colour and droplets on all sides.

Segal AV | United Arab Emirates

Waves of Freedom takes the audience on a transformative journey through the past, present, and future. The projection begins with monochrome imagery representing the historical foundation and challenges faced. As the scene progresses, light breaks through, symbolizing the cracks of change and hope. The butterfly spreading its wings marks the arrival of freedom, with vibrant colors and African masks representing cultural diversity and unity. The waves of freedom flow across, clearing the path for growth, symbolized by blooming flowers. The piece ends with an ascension into the cosmos, where dreams and aspirations soar among stars and dandelions, culminating in the dawn of a new era of light and possibility.

RE:SORB | Germany

The RE:SORB show gives Charlottenburg Palace a majestic glow. In opulent gold, historical architecture and modern light art merge to create an artistic palace that bathes the building in a futuristic glow and seems to dissolve the boundaries between reality and fantasy.