Levity III a été conçut en 2007. Son espace central est inspiré des illustrations marines du biologiste du 19ème, Ernst Haeckel. Ici, des couleurs douces se reflètent dans le dôme pour créer un kaléidoscope de teintes subtiles. Chaque angle de la structure présente une colonne illuminée.
Les trois dômes de Levity III poursuivent l’exploration du « dodecahedron ». Dans cette structure il s’agit de la variante du « disdyakis triacontahedron » qui sert de base à l’exploration de nouvelles formes et de nouvelles lignes. Ici les soudures suivent la technique du vitrail...au point qu'un visiteur nous a écrit pour dire que c'était comme traverser un vitrail!
“One of the biggest hits of inaugural art extravaganza in Miami Beach was the ‘Levity III’ Luminarium. A sensual world of light and color greeted entrants and mesmerized all viewers (yes, children, too). Everything was awash in glowing light as visitors walked through a series of delightfully disorienting tunnels that led to meditative domes. Parkinson was inspired by Islamic architecture when he designed "Levity III," and his mosque-like spaces became gathering places for visitors, many of whom lay on the floor to experience the full sensation of the setting. “
Vanessa Silberman, Art Business News
“Levity III was breathtaking, calming and stimulating. Rarely do we look at a building solely for the pleasure of looking at something beautiful. Once ensconced in such a soft and all encompassing environment, it was difficult not to give in to the temptation to sit and watch the colours merging and flowing over soft smooth curves.”
Jersey Evening Post
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