Luminous Echoes

Molly Gambardella

"Luminous Echoes" is an immersive, interactive installation within Olbrich's Bolz Conservatory consisting of more than 60 sculptures ranging in size from 2 to 9 feet in diameter. The sculptures are in...

LOVE Letters

Ben Smith

What the world needs now is LOVE, sweet love.

Reflections in Nature

Chaske Haverkos

Reflections in Nature is a visual journey inspired by the beauty of the gardens, the diversity of its ecosystems, and the magic of light meeting a living canvas. Natural organic patterns are juxta pos...

Electric Roots

Zach Zweifel, Traditions Lighting

It's electric!

Tetra

Ottomata

TETRA is an exploration of tactile interactions and a poetic representation of the different forces surrounding us. By capturing the strength of touch in retro-projected spandex pieces, audiovisual co...

Astral Relics of the Great North Woods

FuzzPop Workshop

In a forest clearing, primordial spirits of ancient trees harness the magic of the Northern Lights. From old growth forests to the celestial majesty of the Aurora Borealis, Wisconsin’s Northwoods is a...

The Cathedral

Evan Verrilli

Inspired by the light work of Robert Irwin, the Cathedral is a meditative, healing path of red light, which invites the viewer to pause, reflect, and to be in the present moment.

Birds Fly Around With You

Masamichi Shimada

Modeled after the American Robin, Wisconsin’s state bird, 24 birds are displayed in different positions of flight. While walking through the circle, sensors detect a presence, causing each bird to lig...

Thailand Reflected

GLEAM Team

UV reflective shapes mimic the gold leaf pattern design under Olbrich's treasured Thai Sala.

True Colors

Sarah English

Embark on a journey of self-reflection, where the shifting colors of light allude to the layers and nuances of our identity. As you interact with the light, each shift in color invites you to explore ...

Wave

Masamichi Shimada

Just as tapping the rim of a glass of water makes a sound, does the Earth make a sound when you touch it? Perhaps the sound will change with our human behavior toward the Earth. This interactive insta...

The Beholder

James Tapscott

“The Beholder” is about looking, studying, observing, and ascribing value to an object. Nature can be observed on many scales, from microscopic details to the stars themselves. Each of these 1200 plan...

Tri-Aisle

Zach Zweifel, Traditions Lighting

As the strongest shape it draws you through, your perspective tangles with every tri-angle.

Reflections Between Roots and Stars

Ben Smith

Step into a meditative light and sound installation where luminous forms ripple across the garden, mirroring the delicate tension between grounding and growth. Inspired by Rand Aldo’s Roots vs. Seeds ...

Chromatic Shadows

Aaron Wilkie & Yusuf Bin-Rella

Let the light shine through and make rainbow out of you!