Infinite pillars
A renowned venue operated since 1988, The Middle East Downstairs features a bucket list of bands and performers, and a famously low ceiling on the stage.
The Challenge
It was really an honor to be invited to create a modular projection mapped installation at the historic Middle East Downstairs in Boston. The design challenge was simple, but formidable: the ceiling on the stage is 7.5 feet high, and the installation needed to accommodate a five-person band. I set out to create a piece that utilized the 20’ depth of the stage to its full potential, and allowed band members to move about through its multiple pieces. Additionally, the structure in its entirety needed to be a freestanding piece, as there was no way to attach anything to the ceiling.
the concept
The design concept was a series of recursive hexagonal columns, lit from the inside with LEDS, appearing to levitate. The spacing between the front shapes gave just enough room for band members to move through
