Your Rainbow Panorama (2011) by Olafur Eliasson

Your Rainbow Panorama - Olafur Eliasson - 2011

Artwork Information

TitleYour Rainbow Panorama
ArtistOlafur Eliasson
Date2011
Art MovementLight and Space

About Your Rainbow Panorama

“Your Rainbow Panorama” is an installation artwork by artist Olafur Eliasson, completed in 2011. It belongs to the Light and Space art movement, which focuses on sensory perception and the experience of light and volume. The artwork is a vivid exploration of color and perception, crafted to engage onlookers in an immersive visual experience.

The artwork is a circular, walkable panorama on the rooftop of the ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum in Aarhus, Denmark. It constitutes a 150-meter-long and 3-meter-wide circular pathway, encapsulated by transparent colored glass panes that sweep the color spectrum, forming an unbroken loop above the city. This structure allows visitors to view the urban landscape through a varied array of hues, effectively seeing the city in every color of the rainbow as they move through the space. The transition between colors is seamless, creating the sensation of a continuous visual spectrum. The curved floor and ceiling are stark contrasts to the vibrant colors of the walls, often appearing as neutral elements within this chromatic journey.

Natural light plays a crucial role in the artwork, collaborating with the colored glass to create an environment that shifts in tone and intensity with the changing daylight. As the weather and seasons transition, so too does the experience of the artwork, making each visit unique. The piece not only challenges its audience to see their environment through a different lens but also to consider the interplay between light, color, and perception. With “Your Rainbow Panorama,” Eliasson invites the observer to become an active participant in the artwork, experiencing a personal and intimate connection with the phenomena of light and color.

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