#4 Peace Ltd
Artist: Ilkka Paloniemi
With just a small distortion, the iconic peace symbol takes on a radically different message.
In flashing neon, the artwork highlights the fragility of peace in a world filled with misinformation and encourages us to reflect on the meaning behind symbols.
Illka Paloniemi mentions:
“In this project for Copenhagen Light Festival we collected old and abandoned neon letters to make a site specific installation with Peace Ltd in the windows of Magasin du Nord. Oldest letter E, is from 1930’ies and we are giving a new life to it as part of art installation” (…) My latest reincarnation plan is to return as neon gas and be part of plasma in nebulas and stars, which make sense since estimated amount of plasma is over 99% of the matter in the universe”
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About the artist
Ilkka Paloniemi is a Finnish light artist who works at the intersection of light, art, and architecture.
He has created artworks that transform spaces and challenge perceptions, such as “Peace Ltd.,” which explores the influence of disinformation through neon art.
With a background as a curator and designer for festivals like Lux Helsinki and international projects, he brings a deep understanding of the narrative power of light into his works.