Anne Frankplantsoen
No matter what happens, the phoenix always rises again. At least, that’s what the ancient Greeks believed. The mythical creature burns, only to be reborn from its ashes. When you look beyond the legend, it carries a message of hope and strength. And that’s exactly what the students of Fontys IDE Venlo want to share with you as a visitor.
In their light installation, the students depict a phoenix made from plastic waste. But you’ll need to put in a bit of effort to see it. Walk around the cubic frame. At first, you’ll only see pieces of plastic seemingly hanging at random. Until you find the right angle. There it is—the phoenix, in full glory. Three-dimensional and warmly lit by LED lights. As you move on, the phoenix disappears again, leaving you looking at nothing more than plastic waste hanging on a frame.
The project also carries multiple layers of meaning. The material in the installation is discarded waste, yet it can also be reused. Students, companies, and the university collaborated to collect the plastic for the installation, a joint effort in itself. And even viewing the object is best done together. Go on a quest to find the phoenix and share your experience. Do you see what I see?
During GLOW 2025, you can discover one more work by students from Fontys IDE in the Anne Frank Park. Will you join the search for Synthetic Minds?
Phoenix – Materials powered by PetnaarPret and Renewi
All students from the GLOW Academy take part in the GLOW Talent Award. In this competition, the student teams compete for the coveted audience award and jury award. As a visitor you can vote and help give one of these teams the opportunity to further develop their project, along with a valuable cash prize. Cast your vote too. Your vote makes a difference and opens the door to new creative innovations.
Starting November 8, you can vote for your favorite.
About the artist
Phoenix was conceived and produced by four first-year students from Fontys Industrial Design Engineering (IDE) in Venlo. Their core competencies lie in idea generation and the industrial aspects of the design process—something clearly reflected in their work. This is the first time they have worked on an art installation.
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