Vertical Horizon

"With their work, Quiet Ensemble awakens the childish wonder that we all have inside of us. The studio was formed in 2009 by Fabio di Salvo and Bernardo Vercelli after discovering they were both inspired by nature, technology and the underlying principles that connect them.

Over the years, their work has evolved to include 360-degree video mapping installations, sensory installations with water mist, electric concerts and mechanical ballets with robotic installations. Unrestricted by media, the one single constant in their work is that they take their inspiration from natural elements, marrying them with the synthetic realm of technology.

Their research brings them to observe the balance between chaos and control, nature and technology, to create highly visual artworks that magnify the tiniest of details, like the movement of a fly or the sound of rustling leaves. Di Salvo and Vercelli’s heightened awareness of the world around us is a source of never-ending inspiration as they hope to fascinate and create an emotional response. Playful and delicate, their work captures the movement of objects and creatures and celebrates the everyday ‘invisible concerts’ that can be found all around us."

For this project the installation Vertical Horizon/Light Cutter is set to break the world record for largest light and video installation. Quiet Ensemble have organised a system of cameras and open microphones that enable different installations around the globe to interact with one another as each beams up a sheet of light. The shows can be watched live and in real-time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Vertical Horizon/Light Cutter turns Riyadh into the epicenter of this new artistic installation, making Noor Riyadh both a global compass and a conductor of what happens in other parts of the world.