This installation captures the moment of encounter with the Veil Keepers—those who dwell at the boundary between the visible and the unseen. The white curtain serves as both literal and symbolic veil: a soft threshold through which shadowy figures emerge, not fully formed yet undeniably present. These silhouettes—subtle, transient, and varied—evoke the guardians of liminal space, archetypal presences that watch, witness, and sometimes guide. Their blurred outlines remind us that truth often arrives veiled, in partial light, asking us to deepen our perception. As viewers sit in stillness before the curtain, they become part of the dynamic—observers of the threshold, and perhaps, the ones being watched.
Medium:
- Mixed Media Installation (light, fabric, projection/shadow casting)
Dimensions:
- Curtain Width: 12 ft (3.66 m)
- Curtain Height: 9 ft (2.74 m)
- Viewing Distance: Recommended minimum 6 ft (1.83 m)
- Bench Dimensions: 5 ft (1.52 m) L × 1.5 ft (0.46 m) H × 1 ft (0.30 m) D
Materials:
- Semi-sheer white voile curtain (or similar translucent textile)
- Overhead curtain rod with ceiling mounts
- Directional LED spotlights or hidden backlighting system
- Opaque sculptural cutouts or live performers casting shadows
- Matte black bench for audience viewing
Lighting:
- Backlit using diffused cool-white LED panels or hidden spotlights (4000K)
- Optional motion sensor-activated lighting to subtly alter shadows with viewer movement
- Front-facing ambient lighting no stronger than 150 lux to preserve silhouette clarity
Sound (optional):
- Low-frequency ambient hum or binaural whispers (40–70 Hz range), played via directional speakers
- Silence can also be intentional for enhancing reflective atmosphere
Interactive Features (optional):
- Motion sensors to trigger slight changes in lighting or curtain movement
- AR overlay available via mobile app for deeper symbolic interpretation