There’s nothing like a flash of colour as the days continue growing shorter and shorter. King’s Cross has unveiled just that, coming in the form of Fluorescence, a stunning spread of vibrancy by visual artist Liz West which is here to keep Granary Square in a light mood until February 2025.
Fluorescence is a part of the winter installation series from King’s Cross, standing tall like a beacon in Granary Square as an exploration of both light and colour as we enter the days with the longest spells of darkness in the year.
Fluorescence by Liz West
Anyone walking into Granary Square this winter will immediately have their focus grabbed away from them by Fluorescence, with West’s sculpture standing 10.7 metres tall, beaming out lights and striped patterns of colour out into the district.
Described as an ‘elongated tetrahedron’, it blends neon shades colour with monochromatic tones that invites viewers to get up close and examine how the angles on the shape contrast with one another. This is a signature move from the artist, though she is introducing one tone that she has never done in her work up until now: black. She explains why, saying: “Using black alongside the bright neon colours creates a striking contrast, adds depth to the piece and allows the eyes a point of rest from the sparkling fluorescence. It’s a joyful artwork that shifts in character from day to night, particularly when the UV lights transform it after dark.”
Fluorescence was switched on for the first time in Granary Square yesterday (November 13), and every nightfall until February 2025 will see the UV lighting turned on to glow across the square throughout the winter period.
You can find out more about ‘Fluorescence’ by Liz West at the King’s Cross website.