De Fellenoord
On the busy Fellenoord, where countless cars rush by every day, Spring Vibes transforms the street into an oasis of blossoming trees and flower fields. This light artwork by Studio Toer offers a stark contrast to the hectic pace of the city. Where you would typically feel the bustle of traffic, you now walk through a glowing spring field that transports you to the euphoric feeling of early spring.
Spring Vibes is a continuation of the previous work, Blossom, which was showcased last year in the De Elzent neighborhood. This makes it a traveling light artwork that transforms a location in Eindhoven each year into a harbinger of spring. You are invited to experience its essence in the heart of winter. As the days grow shorter and darker, Spring Vibes brings the fresh sensation of the first blooms. That feeling—the sight and smell of the first flowers and blossoms—is what Studio Toer wants you to experience.
The light artwork plays with the concept of waiting and wonder. Just like bulbs that lie hidden underground for months before emerging, Spring Vibes remains concealed until the right moment. The light “blooms” like a flower. You know the moment is coming, but the exact timing is a surprise. This adds to the artwork’s impact, reminding us that, although spring seems distant, it is already beneath the surface, waiting to come to life. Spring Vibes hopes to remind you that even during the coldest days of winter, life and growth are on the horizon.
