About Artwork
Type(s)
- Interactive
- Light
- Outdoor
- Temporary
Shadowing, is a public artwork that uses technology to enhance the presence of individuals within urban settings. Originating from a response to the 2014 Playable City award, which aimed to foster connections and playfulness in cities rather than solely focusing on the ‘smart city’ narrative, Shadowing emphasizes the essence of being amidst others in urban environments..
In tracing the movements of people as they walk under the lamp, the project also draws reference to the ubiquitous digital surveillance that fills our cities. In this interpretation of the work, the lamp reveals the surveillance gaze that blankets most cities.
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Artist(s)
Chomko & Rosier
A studio creating public artworks with technology.
Chomko & Rosier explore technology and the built environment, resulting in installations and experiences for public space. Notable works include Shadowing, winner of the 2014 Playable City Award and Lost Palace, commissioned by Historic Royal Palaces.
The studio has been commissioned by organisations such as the UK Space Agency, Historic Royal Palaces, and the National Trust. Works have been exhibited at the V&A, the London Design Museum, and We The Curious, have won awards including the Playable City Award, Museum + Heritage Innovation Award and the Active Public Space Award, and been nominated as a Design of the Year by the London Design Museum.
Chomko & Rosier was founded in 2014 by artists Matthew Rosier and Jonathan Chomko.
