019. Utrecht Central Station by Domstad Rudie

About "019. Utrecht Central Station"

by Domstad Rudie

About the artwork

A subtle digital artwork is unfolding in the station hall of Utrecht Centraal, blending into the daily flow of travellers. The work consists of a network of LED light lines integrated in the ceiling and around the entrance gates. These light lines react to the movement of people: with each check-in or check-out action, a short lane lights up, in a specific hue associated with the time of day or crowds. In the morning, cool blue tones dominate, while warm glow tones appear in the evening.
A striking part of the work is the way the lighting reacts to uniforms. When a police officer or security guard passes, a short, undulating movement in the light pattern - a kind of digital inflection - occurs, emphasising authority and presence without being explicit. The audience often notices it subconsciously, making the artwork powerful precisely in its subtlety.
The artwork invites reflection on movement, safety and the role of technology in public space. By standing out not as a traditional art object but as part of the infrastructure, it transforms the hall into a constantly changing canvas of human behaviour. Utrecht Centraal thus becomes more than a transport hub: it is a living, responsive space in which light and movement tell a poetic story of collective presence.

Address: Station hall 305, 3511 CE Utrecht

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Finished on: 24-07-2021