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installation reacts to visitors with
rhythmic light patterns, which turn the
shady tunnel into a pleasant place to be.
At De Assen van Assen (2018), passers-by
also activate playful streaks of light that
move alongside them. A Trail of Water is
triggered by the trains rushing across the
overpass. Cyclists and pedestrians passing
below can enjoy the enchanting waterfall
of light.
A Trail of Water not only connects
the different traffic flows. It also touches
on the history of the city of Assen. The
oscillating tides of light refer to the
historic brooks that used to run here in
the valley of the Drentsche Aa.
Matthias was also inspired by more
practical matters. For example, the
embankment of the underpass would
be covered with dull H-shaped paving
blocks. Instead of covering or replacing
these, Matthias incorporated the blocks
in an oblique and angular composition,
creating the illusion of cascading light. To
achieve this, 500 of the blocks were fitted
with custom-designed LED-modules. dw

Technical sheet
• Project by: Matthias Oostrik
• Technical design and construction:
Spectro Productions
• LED Technology: Invent Design
• Photography: Gert Jan Van Rooij
• Videography: Michel Boulogne
• Year: 2020
• Materials: LED, Concrete

www.oostrik.net

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