radiant
Light installation, 2014
Wood, LED stripes, acrylic glass, solar panel, charge regulator
The installation radiant refers to a famous quote by Sinop-born philosopher Diogenes. His words “Stand out
of my sun” are displayed in a light box, however the light source is not constant. Solar power is used to
illuminate the text, the intensity of the lights thus dependent on the sunlight, which is blocked by the viewer if
they approach the light box. Controlling the quote, the viewers become an active part of the installation and
can influence how the installation appears. Aside from the historical reference to Diogenes, radiant also
deals with our potential to switch to renewable energy sources and addresses the increasing adoption of
nuclear power in Turkey.