Light and media artist Christopher Bauder’s expansive installation emerges from the interplay of natural motifs, industrial architecture and kinetic light art.
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Forest-Seasons @ DARK-MATTER
Historically, the forest was long regarded as a place of danger and the unknown. It was only from the Romantic era onwards, and with advancing industrialisation, that this view began to change: the forest became a place of longing and retreat, and a canvas for myths and narratives.
Every 45 minutes, FOREST SEASONS unfolds a dynamic cycle of the seasons, encompassing spring, summer, autumn and winter. Light, colour and movement reflect new beginnings, growth, farewells and tranquillity – nature as a resonating space for human emotions.
Light trees, moving visual worlds and kinetic elements such as falling leaves and artificial suns emerge within the space.
The soundtrack is by the Dutch musician Chris Kuijten and combines abstract sound design with melodic elements.
FOREST SEASONS invites visitors to lose themselves in the cycle of the seasons and experience a personal, emotional journey.
Technology & Production
The installation is based on a choreographed combination of:
- Laser light
- Projections
- Kinetic elements
- Music
DARK MATTER Berlin / TRANSFORMATOR
DARK MATTER is an immersive exhibition space featuring light installations where the real and digital worlds merge.
Additional information
Opening: Wednesday, 1 April 2026, from 6.00 pm
Duration: April – October 2026
Opening hours:
- Wednesday – Thursday: 2.00 pm – 10.00 pm
- Friday: 12:00 – 23:00
- Saturday: 11:00 – 23:00
- Sunday: 11:00 – 22:00
Participating artists
Christopher Bauder
Chris Kuijten
