Tunnel of Sentinent Light

"Tunnel of Sentient Light” is an AI-driven light installation exploring the relationship between emotion, perception, and space. The work translates human emotion into a responsive spatial environment. The installation is situated within the headquarters of Feno Lights, in direct dialogue with a permanent glass work by James Turrell installed in the lobby.

Using a brainwave sensor connected to a custom neural network, the work captures and interprets the emotional state of the observer in real time. Each detected emotion, such as joy, melancholy, or tension, is translated into a distinct color spectrum, transforming the tunnel into a dynamic reflection of the viewer’s inner condition.

Positioned along the passage leading from the lobby into the building’s interior, the tunnel extends the perceptual experience of light into a responsive, time-based system.

Initially activated by the artist, the system is opened to visitors, who can wear the sensor themselves, allowing their emotional states to reshape the space in real time.