Fluorescence

Drawing inspiration from the light and joy that define the festive season, Liz West reinterprets these themes through a contemporary, 10.7-metre structure that will act as a seasonal focal point in Granary Square until February 2025. Fluorescence, the latest structure in the annual Granary Square winter installation series, is centred around an elongated tetrahedron, which will be adorned with bold stripes of fluorescent neon colours, contrasted with monochromatic tones – a beacon of celebration and festive spirit to welcome in the winter season.

The diagonal lines of colour intersect across the structure, encouraging people to move around the space to explore how the colours connect and change from different angles – offering an experience that is dynamic and visually engaging in all conditions. For the first time in West’s work, the artist has introduced black to sit alongside her signature chromatic palette. As night falls, UV lighting will make the installation glow, turning it into a luminous centrepiece that can be seen from across Granary Square.

Fluorescence was commissioned by King's Cross, London.