The Tate Modern art gallery, on London’s Bankside, unveiled its latest commission for its huge Main Turbine Hall, on Thursday night. The Weather Project, by Olafur Eliasson, takes full advantage of the massive space, and is an interesting exploration on that most British of obsessions - the weather. I took a look last Friday evening.
On entering the hall you’ll immediately notice that it’s a lot mistier inside than outside! The hall appears to be bathed in a slightly eerie yellow glow, and pure silhouettes of people appear, fading into the distance. Further in, the monochromatic light coming from the “sun” (a giant lightbox) eliminates all colour, making the surroundings feel slightly ethereal and confusing. Many people are lying on the floor, under the glow, looking up. At the top of the “clouds” is a giant panel of mirrors, spanning the entire length the hall. It seems far away, but is close enough that you can clearly make out yourself, peering upwards.
It’s all very cool, very slick and definitely a piece of art, a visual sensation you play a part in just by being there. You don’t have to “interpret” it or think about it to enjoy it, but it’s definitely taking out a few minutes to, well, soak up the atmosphere.
[This is my "personal favourite" submission for Cream of the Crop.]
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TIO... 87 months ago | reply
Very Good, Excellent mood shot. This would make a really good Stock Image shot.
picazam 70 months ago | reply
Awesome shot. It's a very rear shot. Love the orange color.
ilieattruthordare 59 months ago | reply
Thanks for making this image available through Creative Commons! Thought you'd like to know I've included it in my found photos project Look Away here:
www.joannemerriam.com/lookaway/footprints.html
Victoria Bennett Beyer 31 months ago | reply
Very cool shot.