Spoonful

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.

Light sculpture 'Spoonful' by Kumquat Lab at Amsterdam Light Festival.

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.

Light sculpture 'Spoonful' by Kumquat Lab at Amsterdam Light Festival.
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