Something May Answer (GLEAM)
GLEAM, an annual outdoor art exhibit, features large scale light installations created by local, regional, and international designers.
Hidden within the foliage, unseen creatures lie dormant, waiting to be awakened. Visitors are invited to speak into a series of sculptural microphones, sending waves of sound through the landscape. As voices accumulate, the environment begins to stir—shadows shift, forms emerge, and fantastical creatures gradually reveal themselves from within the vegetation. At peak moments, multiple creatures appear and interact before slowly dissolving back into the garden, returning the space to stillness. Blending seamlessly into a living garden bed, the artwork creates the sensation that an unseen ecosystem is listening, responding, and coming to life through collective participation. HYZ Studio is an immersive storytelling studio founded by Lois He and Vio Zhu. Working across XR, interactive installations, live performance, and large-scale projection mapping, the studio creates experiences that blur the boundaries between physical and digital worlds.
Organizer
Olbrich Botanical GardensVenue
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Category
Installation ArtTag
FantasyStart date
August 29th, 2026
End date
October 24th, 2026
Audience Role
Visitor
Ages: All ages
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About Olbrich Botanical Gardens
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