Chandelier of Connection

Chandelier of Connection

The Light of Change

Plastic is everywhere. We use it every day and throw it away by the ton. But what if waste wasn’t the end of the line? What if every single piece of plastic could mark a new beginning?

With Chandelier of Connection, vanPetnaarPret and Signify show that this is possible — and not just in any way. Here, in Eindhoven’s Paterskerk, shines the world’s largest circular chandelier ever made. A place where light art and circularity meet. Unveiled for the first time during GLOW, this extraordinary artwork was powered into existence by the cycling energy of thousands of people from the Eindhoven and Helmond regions. The creators are even aiming for an official entry in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest circular chandelier. Quite something, isn’t it?

Over the past year, people pedaled special “shredder bikes” to turn deposit-free plastic bottles into new raw material. Were you there? During GLOW 2024, thousands of people cycled together on the Markt to kick off the regional tour. Van Pet naar Pret then continued across the Brainport region. The result speaks for itself: part of the chandelier’s globes were made from shredded plastic bottles, while others were 3D-printed from recycled materials. Together, we’re making the circular economy both visible and achievable.

Chandelier of Connection is more than a light artwork. This circularly produced installation invites you to look differently — at what we use, what we throw away, and the role we each play in the world.

Pause. Look up. Feel the light. And know that you are part of something greater.

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Over de kunstenaar

VanPetnaarPret & Signify

The collaboration between vanPetnaarPret and Signify shows how co-creation between a small creative maker and a global company can lead to big impact.

Rolph Adriaansen, born in Woensdrecht, began his career as a business economist and made the leap to entrepreneurship in 2016 with vanPetnaarPret. He launched this creative initiative to teach children about recycling and sustainability in a playful way — using deposit-free PET bottles. The project grew into a success, with a highlight being the unveiling of Kroonluchter Ø13 in the LocHal. Although Adriaansen doesn’t consider himself an artist, his work is a beautiful blend of art and innovation.

vanPetnaarPret.nl

Signify
As the world’s leading lighting company, Signify uses its technology and innovative strength to build a sustainable future. In this project, they combine artistic vision with circular 3D-printing technology — turning light into a powerful force for change.

Every day, they focus on creating products that support a sustainable future, guided by three key principles: supporting a circular economy, reducing CO₂ emissions, and minimizing waste. Discover how these values are integrated into every step of their production process, making a real difference for our planet.

signify.com

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