Waterfall of Light, Assen Public Lighting Art, Dutch Art Installation, Urban Art, Artwork Photos
Waterfall of Light in Assen
4 Dec 2020
Waterfall of Light
Design: Matthias Oostrik
Location: Assen, Netherlands
Passing Trains Provoke a Waterfall of Light in Artwork by Matthias Oostrik

The light installation Een Spoor van Water (A Trail of Water) by artist Matthias Oostrik has been unveiled in a new railway overpass in the Dutch city of Assen. Each passing train activates a unique light composition, incorporated into the paving and planting below.
A waterfall of light that crashes down over its concrete and meanders through its overgrown slopes. Situated in a historic creek bedding, the artwork connects the natural flow of water to the site’s contemporary, urban traffic flows. The light installation is the grand conclusion of a series of art projects connecting the city to its green and historic surroundings and the second work of Matthias Oostrik within this program.
Matthias’ artworks enable new and unusual connections between people and their surroundings. Using digital technology, his monumental installations respond to visitors with changing light, video, or sound, allowing visitors to re-shape their environment. His works in public space are also functional. They contribute to a sense of security and are designed to last.

An early and well-received example of his work is the Bijlmer Moodwall (2009), located in a pedestrian passage in Amsterdam. This 24-m...