Spoonful

A canal at night shows lights reflecting off the surface and a light installation that is an outline of a spoon rests on the surface of the water.

ARTWORK

Spoonful

COMMISSIONED BY

Amsterdam Light Festival

METALWORK BY

Mannen Van Staal

YEAR

2024

CONCEPT & DESIGN BY

Kumquat Lab

LED SUPPLIER

OneEightyOne

Spoonful is an in situ light sculpture commissioned by Amsterdam Light Festival. Shaped like a spoon gently dipping into the water, it transforms the canal into a comforting bowl of soup for visitors to share.

A portrait photograph of an illuminated spoon artwork resting in a canal at night.

A ‘spoonful’ of the the city

This six-metre-long spoon, outlined by glowing contours, playfully shifts the scale of the scene, turning the canal into a giant soup.

‍Spoonful invites everyone to enjoy a ‘spoonful’ of the city’s radiant night-time atmosphere.

Spoonful celebrates gathering together for a meal, cherishing the simple rituals that shape and enrich our days.

A universal ritual

Drawing on the ritual of sharing a meal, the light sculpture embodies the spirit of togetherness, creating a space for celebration and warmth. It invites the whole city for dinner in the heart of Amsterdam.

The spoonful light installation shown in a portrait image with boats around on the canal

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