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THE GREEN ROOM -- GLITHERO

Time is movement. Movement is time. Fine watchmakers and clockmakers turn this reciprocal definition into an artform.

London design studio Glithero has blown this concept out with a incredibly beautiful kinetic installation that spans 6 floors at the Victoria & Albert Museum as part of the London Design Festival 2016.

Titled “The Green Room,” this monumental work is essentially "abstract clock" made up of a series of bright neon-hued silicone cords that are attached to a motorized revolving arm operating at the top of the tall stairwell.

As the arm moves at 1 revolution per minute, the strings undulate, creating a wave-like motion, dancing through time.

Glithero, founded by English designer Tim Simpson & Dutch designer Sarah van Gameren, is known for installations and works that focus on process which develops over time. Time is a central theme.

The installation is located inside a historic stairwell, which features moss green walls and large, round windows that let in shafts of natural light. You can climb to the top so you can enjoy a range of perspectives.

The piece is called The Green Room because the historic stairwell that surrounds the installation is predominantly green. It also refers to a surfer term for the barrel of a wave.

The Green Room was created in partnership with Italian watch brand Panerai. It is on view at the V&A as part of the London Design Festival through 09. 25.16.

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IMAGE CREDITS:

1. Image: by Ed Reeve. Courtesy of London Design Festival. “The Green Room,” designed by Glithero. Victoria & Albert Museum. London Design Festival 2016.
2. Image: by Ed Reeve. Courtesy of London Design Festival. “The Green Room,” designed by Glithero. Victoria & Albert Museum. London Design Festival 2016.
3. Image: by Ed Reeve. Courtesy of London Design Festival. “The Green Room,” designed by Glithero. Victoria & Albert Museum. London Design Festival 2016.
4. Image: by Ed Reeve. Courtesy of London Design Festival. “The Green Room,” designed by Glithero. Victoria & Albert Museum. London Design Festival 2016.
5. Image: by Ed Reeve. Courtesy of London Design Festival. “The Green Room,” designed by Glithero. Victoria & Albert Museum. London Design Festival 2016.
6. Image: by Ed Reeve. Courtesy of London Design Festival. “The Green Room,” designed by Glithero. Victoria & Albert Museum. London Design Festival 2016.
7. Image: by Ed Reeve. Courtesy of London Design Festival. “The Green Room,” designed by Glithero. Victoria & Albert Museum. London Design Festival 2016.
8. Image: by Shira White. “Looking up at The Green Room.” Victoria & Albert Museum. London Design Festival 2016.
9. Image: by Ed Reeve. Courtesy of London Design Festival. “The Green Room,” designed by Glithero. Victoria & Albert Museum. London Design Festival 2016.
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11. Image: by Ed Reeve. Courtesy of London Design Festival. “The Green Room,” designed by Glithero. Victoria & Albert Museum. London Design Festival 2016.