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| Mimi Son, "Halo", 2018 |
"Halo" was created by Mimi Son and her Seoul based art studio Kimchi and Chips.
"Halo" forms a circle of light through the use of reflected light through streams of mist. 99 robotic mirrors track the sun throughout the day, reflecting the light from the sun towards a central focusing point. The reflected light is seen through the mist, which in turn, enables us to see images within the mist. Given the right conditions from the sun, wind, and mist, a halo can be seen within the mist, hence the name of the piece "Halo".
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| Focusing of Lights |
"Halo" is on display in the Somerset House Edmond J. Safra Fountain Courtyard, London UK. Unlike the majority of London, the Somerset House is a tranquil resting spot within the hustle and bustle of London. "Halo" was constructed here because of the isolated nature of Somerset House. The area allows users a moment of meditation, which they can use to contemplate the mysteries behind the different natural elements of "Halo". When the halo appears, viewers are surprised at the figure created before them, since sun, wind, and mist had to all cooperate to form a singular figure amidst the individual natures of each element.
