Our new projection artwork is inspired by the healing plants. The debut artwork illuminated Ham Green House in ginkgo leaves with cellular patterns of plants like rosemary, aloe vera, and mint.
The name “Leaf Glow” also refers to solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF), a process related to photosynthesis and studied in climate change research. Leaf Glow was developed in the gardens of Ham Green House, a grade II listed mansion and home to the cancer wellbeing charity Penny Brohn UK. Hypnotic and sensual, this analogue projection using optokinetic projectors and hand painted colour wheels creates a relaxing, therapeutic and thought-provoking artwork.
“Our gardens feature diverse species, including the Ginkgo tree, known for its medicinal benefits, such as improving memory and reducing inflammation. This tree symbolises the Centre’s inspiring work. Many of the large, centuries-old trees, inherited with the house, were planted for their healing properties, with many also having magical or symbolic significance.”
Penny Brohn UK.
History of Ham Green House
Built in the early 18th century, the house was once owned by the philanthropic Bright family and was the childhood home of Richard Bright, a pioneering physician in kidney disease research.
Working in partnership with “other worlders”
Spectroscope collaborates with people with intersectional health conditions and partners supporting them. We share Penny Brohn’s mission to help people with cancer manage their health and wellbeing, addressing the social and emotional isolation they often experience and empowering them to live as well as possible.
Creative team:
Design by: Cathy Mager collaboration with projection designer Rod Maclachlan.
With special thanks to Rob Morley for his beautiful live piano performance alongside the artwork.
Photos by: Julian Preece.
Production direction: Cat Roberts.