cumulus by iranzo, rittler, + kesting hovers an atmosphere of serenity

cumulus by iranzo, rittler, + kesting hovers an atmosphere of serenity
photo © thomas lewandovski
all images courtesy of jordi iranzo, stefanie rittler, nadine kesting

a cloud is an object of significance in the sky, floating as part of a natural pattern of streaks, rays, birds, and stars within the earth’s atmosphere. such is the concept for ‘cumulus’, an installation by jordi iranzo, stefanie rittler, and nadine kesting for burg giebichenstein university of art and design in halle, germany. the construct is meant to provide a serene, ethereal, and calming experience. with a simple and regular shape, the interaction of the piece with the user involves a variation in its form thanks to the elasticity of the fabric covering the structure. inside, the white body seems to gravitate with a feeling of lightness, it is the place where calm reigns. along the edges, contours navigate vertically towards an oculus that permits light and fresh air. at night, three suspended lights provide an alternative appearance as silhouettes are created. in turn, through the enclosing surface you can only see the shadows of what exists outside and its materiality distorts sounds to the extent that they aren’t clear enough to perceive their origin.

from the outside, the shadows represent the interior of ‘cumulus’
photo © thomas lewandovski

underneath the structure
photo © thomas lewandovski

a hammock resides in the bottom opening
photo © thomas lewandovski

going up to the cloud
photo © thomas lewandovski

jumping over the fabric
photo © thomas lewandovski

the ceiling with its oculus
photo © thomas lewandovski

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