MIDAS is an interactive light wall in which
user’s shadows illuminate as though it were
gold. By replacing black with gold, it gives
the intangible shadow a tangible experience.

Black represents an array of sad emotions,
from pain to suffering. Often the color itself
does not provoke any emotion, often symbol-
izing the lack of. Gold, on the other hand represents excess and arrogance.

The installation creates a yin and yang
sort of harmony between the two extremes.
The gold only shows under the shadow-
humbling the color, while the gold tone’s
contrast next to a dark shadow in turn,
creates something of beauty, out of nothing.

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In collaboration with
Adam Voorhees
Shinichiro Fujita

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Possible Environment
hospitality space
playful environment targeting children
public art installation

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Existing Installation
826 project / permanent
Art Center College of Design / 2006