The exhibition is open
14th - 23rd of February
between 18:00-22:00.
Geiranger Lyskunstfestival er støtta av Sparebanken Møre
og Møre og Romsdal fylkeskommune
Geiranger Lyskunstfestival er støtta av Sparebanken Møre
og Møre og Romsdal fylkeskommune
Ant Dickinson
Location: Hotel Union parking
There’s something about these creatures that strike an instinctive fear in us. Yet, despite this they are undeniably elegant and intriguing; a paradox, a juxtaposition of beauty and fear, danger and elegance. Jellyfish or, to use their more befitting title; Medusai, drift passively, at the mercy of the ocean currents, moving with an otherworldly grace. They have no brains and no central nervous system, lacking consciousness as we understand it. They are driven entirely by instinct; an empty mind, if you will; Meditative, without purpose and yet representative of the raw primal force of life itself. Some Medusai have been on the planet in a near unchanged form for more than 535 million years. Humans in comparison have only been around for 200,000 years. That is 0.035% of the time. They are the ultimate survivors, having outlived entire ecosystems and witnessed the rise and fall of countless species. Their is even one species of Medusai that does not age. It is theoretically immortal, being able to reverse it’s own ageing process! The more I read about them it became evident that Medusai are not just representative of longevity and survival — they are also indicators of change, of what is happening in our oceans and on Earth at large. Their current over-proliferation and their movement in to previously unpopulated waters is a direct response to human-induced environmental change: rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification, and overfishing. Their increasing numbers and more frequent and larger “blooms” signal imbalances in a struggling system that we can no longer ignore. So here on a rock at Geirangerfjord is the original Earthling — A portrait of a Lions Mane Medusai, a reflection on the fragility of our ecosystem, the resilience of life and the need for greater reverence for the creatures with whom we share this planet.
Simone Hooymans, Winter Lazerus, Heidi Torsvik
Location: Geiranger camping
Trollywood Productions Presents: Beneath The Surface Touch The Sky
The story told in Trollywood Productions new Animated Film, Beneath The Surface Touch The Sky is all about the rich diversity of nature found in the Fjords of Western Norway. There is a famous story that many who live in the fjords like to tell. This is how the tall mountain you see looming high above, can be turned upside down and dropped into the fjord waters that surround it and it will fi perfectly in that depth of water. Like perfect puzzle pieces created by The Ice Age. So it is that the mountaintop and the bottom of the fjord share a common existential reality, they come from the same place and are deeply tied together.
Visually, musically and lyrically, the film created by Artist Simone Hooymans an Composers Winter Lazerus and Heidi Torsvik is based on this experience. The profound connection of all life and locations in the wild Fjords of Western Norway.
The film has a special lead character known as “Woman on a Boat” and she is singing to nature as she rows her small boat out to the middle of the fjord. We then dive into the waters and descend to the very bottom where we experience countless creatures who live in the fjord. From crabs to herring, salmon to killer whales, we have an exciting experience of the rush of all this life surrounding the audience. Then we return to the surface, as our Woman rows the boat to the shoreline. From here we climb up the mountain, as shown from wildly cosmic perspectives, until we arrive at the mountaintop where we encounter the majestic Sea Eagle who takes flight from its nest and soars downwards to high above our Woman, who is back on the water in her boat heading towards the sunset.
About the Creative Team Involved With Beneath The Surface Touch The Sky:
Sara Artang
Music: Kristian Skårbrevik
Location: Norsk Fjordsenter / Waterfall walk
“Fjord Echoes” is an abstract light and projection installation that draws inspiration from the movement, sound, and visual beauty of Geiranger’s fjords and waterfalls. This installation aims to evoke the essence of freedom and natural flow through simple but powerful visual elements, using light to mirror the natural dynamics of water and air in an abstract form. It focuses on fluid shapes, waves of light, and geometric projections, offering visitors an abstract representation of the environment’s energy.
Mads F. L. Nilsen / Projektorpøblene
Location: Storfossen
The water in the waterfall represents the primal forces of nature, the eternal cycle. The waterfall’s expression changes dramatically throughout the year, from the raging torrents to the frozen stillness. The general approach is to illuminate the waterfall on its own terms – we do not impose an external meaning but seek to enhance the existing dynamism of kiloliters of water crashing against the rock face. It is a tribute to the powerful natural forces that existed for billions of years before the first human steps and will continue for billions of years after humanity’s final breath.
Circus Lumineszenz
Location: Maråk Barn, in the basement
Laser Harp is an interactive installation created by Circus Lumineszenz. A net of lasers and photoresistors creates a playful light installation where the audience can create their own light and sound expression. Laser Harp, or “Stimulierte Emissionen klingen” was awarded with the third price in the Guthman Musical Instrument Competition 2016, celebrated in Georgia Tech Institute.
‘Stimulierte Emissionen klingen’ is a musical instrument based on a 2mts * 2mts frame that holds 16 lasers targeted to 16 photoresistors, creating a two dimensional grid of laser beams. Both lasers and photoresistors are connected to an Arduino board, and a specially made Arduino shield, that provide current to the lasers, and detect tiny voltage variations in the photoresistors. These voltage variations are received with a computer and used to trigger sounds.
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Location: Vesteråsfjellet. For best sound experience, stand outside Galleri Geiranger
Large format interactive laser mapping on mountainside. Set against the towering Vesteråsfjellet mountain in Geiranger, this installation explores the delicate balance between humanity and nature. Two laser beams—one green and one red—trace the jagged contours of the mountainface, representing the heartbeats of nature and humanity. As these pulses intersect and influence one another, they symbolize our search for harmony with the environment. The green laser, symbolizing nature’s pulse, flickers with a rhythm that speaks of the mountain’s ancient presence and the ecosystem it shelters. The red laser, representing humanity, reflects modern activity, progress, and disruption. As the lights converge and diverge, they illustrate the intricate interplay between human development and natural preservation. This piece is a reflection on UN Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land, which aims to protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. The illuminated heartbeats serve as a reminder of the deep interconnection between human actions and the Earth’s health. By using Vesteråsfjellet as the backdrop, the piece anchors itself in a place of stunning natural beauty, urging the viewer to consider how we can coexist with the landscapes we cherish without overwhelming them.
The&
Location: Geiranger Camping
The& invites the audience on a sensory journey and reflection on existence – whether alone, together, or apart.
Using steel and bones from local deer hunting, the work integrates soundscapes, light, and shadows to create an experience where each observer plays a role. The artwork observes its surroundings and adapts to the audience, transforming them from passive spectators to active participants.
Themes such as solitude, togetherness, community, transience, and abandonment are central to the experience. However, what and how it unfolds will vary, making each encounter unique.
“The&” consists of Cecilie Hole, Martinus Larsen, Martin Smoge and Andreas Grimstad
You will find QB at Geiranger camping south.
Cecilie Hole
Location: Norwegian Fjord Center, Grindløa
Ribbemanet (Rib Jellyfish) is composed of approximately 400 cattle rib bones, illuminated to create a striking visual effect. The shape of the artwork is intended to evoke associations with jellyfish.
In recent years, ribbemanet and other invasive jellyfish species have appeared in Norwegian fjords, described as a significant threat to local marine life and ecosystems. This artwork is inspired by the bioluminescent qualities of jellyfish, which emit light when touched.
By placing the Ribbemanet on land, removed from its natural habitat, the artwork serves as a symbol of the ecological challenges we face. It aims to be a visual reminder of how invasive species are increasingly entering our waters and how climate change impacts the delicate balance of marine ecosystems.
Regina Fe
Music: Ole Jørn Myklebust
Location: Vinje (follow the signs)
The installation features an abstract sculptural representation of faces emerging from behind trees, illuminated by vibrant neon lights. The music create an immersive atmosphere that complements the installation’s reflection on the transient yet lasting presence of the village visitors—individuals whose physical forms vanish at nightfall but remain ever-present through their ideas, dreams, and aspirations. The sculptures in the installation are crafted using the papier-mâché technique and painted with neon acrylics, then coated in waterproof varnish and illuminated by neon LED strips. This striking visual contrast mirrors the interplay between the visible and the invisible, the physical and the ephemeral.
Children and youth in Geiranger, Eidsdal and Norddal
Location: Pedestrian street
It is a great joy to involve children and youth in the festival and to continue this tradition from previous years. The artwork Heim i fargar (“Home in Colors”), created by children and youth from Geiranger, Eidsdal, and Norddal in collaboration with the World Heritage Foundation and artist Ola Une Ferstad Liland, is a further development of the concept “Illuminated Village,” which was presented during the 2024 Light Art Festival. The unity in the small houses and the glowing “village within the village” stood out as a clear symbol of community, vibrant rural life, and a vision of a village where every house is filled with light.
By presenting Heim i fargar as a continuation of this concept, the artwork becomes a representation of the colorful and beautiful community we share in our villages. This is not only reflected in the wide range of nationalities represented but, most importantly, in all the wonderful, valuable individuals who each bring color, energy, and value to our local communities.
Sindre Stølsdokken
Location: Waterfall Walk
Sindre Stølsdokken’s work Kraft illuminates the lower part of the waterfall at Gjørva, highlighting nature’s raw energy through light and shadow play. The work is a tribute to the mighty forces that have shaped the landscape over time and invites the audience to experience the waterfall as a combination of visual poetry and nature’s untamed strength.
Noémi Prud’homme (videomapping), Yohan Dumas (music)
Location: Geiranger church
«Rosemalingen vokser» is an artwork that uses the traditional Norwegian rose-painting patterns, rosemaling, flowers, trees, scrolls, and nature appears and moves on the architecture of the church, making it a beautiful place for maintaining old fashion ways of living nowadays.
Noémi Prud’homme is a French visual artist working with paper and light. She explores imagination by using optical illusions with ornaments and infinite patterns. In her video mapping artwork she collaborates with Yohan Dumas, a French sound artist that focuses on improvisation.
This artwork was a giant success when it was presented last year, and this year we present it with a twist that we believe will make it even more stunning.
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Location: Geiranger camping
Large format site specific video mapping on large tree. This light art installation draws inspiration from Yggdrasil, the mythological Norse tree that connects the heavens, earth, and the underworld. The vibrant, flowing energy projected onto the birk tree symbolizes the interconnectedness of life and nature. Dynamic neon lights pulse through the tree’s trunk and radiate outward, casting shifting shadows that mimic the vast branches of Yggdrasil. These shadows represent the delicate balance between light and darkness, life and death, growth and decay. The installation links to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by highlighting the importance of environmental stewardship, biodiversity (SDG 15), and the interconnected ecosystems essential for life. The energy flowing through the tree metaphorically represents sustainable energy sources (SDG 7) and the resilience of natural systems. The work invites viewers to reflect on humanity’s role in nurturing and protecting these vital systems, aligning with goals of climate action (SDG 13) and fostering a sustainable future.