An empty, six-acre dirt lot has transformed into a public, immersive experience titled “Field of Light.”
The late dot of cheerfulness to swing in New York City comes in the form of a free outside nontextual matter installation titled “ Field of Light . ” Located alongside Manhattan ’s FDR Drive in Murray Hill , this monumental collage of 18,750 LED bulbs transformed what was previously an empty , six - Akka dirt lot into a public , immersive experience .
The creative psyche behind “ Field of Light ” at Freedom Plaza is UK - based artistBruce Munro , who is known for his large - scale works of fine art across the world . With support from the philanthropic organisation , theSoloviev Foundation , Munro designed the ethereal and ethereal landscape using glowing sphere in understated nerveless tonus along a wrap gravel path .
“ The color pallet are pernicious and the light level are in contrast to the surrounding cityscape , ” Munro explains . “ This is not a ‘ expect at me ’ experience . The aim is to make a relaxed and meditative land for those who visit . ”
The “Field of Light” installation alongside Manhattan’s FDR Drive in Murray Hill|Photo by Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for Thrillist
A biotic community endeavor throughout its production process , every stem orb was mitt - placed into the ground by unpaid worker fromThe HOPE Program , which focus on sustainable job training skills for New Yorkers .
What sets this experience apart from other outdoor brightness level installations , that may use more exciting technology and or additional audio attendant , is its accessibility—“Field of Light " is completely free .
In the adorable words of Munro , “ ‘ field of view of Light ’ is a gift that ’s supposed to be shared with others , like a smile . ”
Closeup of the light spheres at The “Field of Light” installation|Photo by Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for Thrillist
“ Field of Light ” is now open Thursday , Friday , and Saturday eventide from 5 pm–9 pm at Freedom Plaza , between East 38th and East 41st . Hop on the waitlist for devoid tickets on thewebsite .
The “Field of Light” public art installation|Photo by Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for Thrillist
