NINFEO Art Installation

In late September 2024, we welcomed international artist Wolfgang Buttress for the commissioning of his latest piece, NINFEO, an immersive sound, light, and sculptural experience housed in the Contemplative Commons. NINFEO contains 4,800 laser-etched illuminated crystal blocks inspired by the water lilies of the Dell Pond. Buttress installed an infrared camera which tracks the movement of fish, flora, and currents in the Dell and trigger a responsive light and sound system that infuse the installation. Inspired by Monet’s Ninfee e Nuvole and the Villa di Liva in Rome, each crystal block is unique and the composition of light is ever-changing. Experience NINFEO at the Contemplative Commons first floor gallery during open hours. Photograph by Tom Daly, University Communications

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