Nobel Week Lights

Projection Mapping Show

When

Who

What

2022

Nobel Week Lights, RWA, World Jewish Congress

Projection Mapping Show

A projection show like no other

A tribute to two Swedish Heroes

SMASH was commissioned by The World Jewish Congress, Raoul Wallenberg Academy and Nobel Week Lights to create an artwork honouring two important historical figures, Raoul Wallenberg & Dag Hammarskjöld. The projection-mapped piece included powerful and inspiring quotes from both men, accompanied by visual elements that reflected the themes and experiences of their lives. Both Wallenberg and Hammarskjöld were known for their courage and determination in standing up for their beliefs in the face of adversity and danger.

The magic of light

Creating a projection show worthy of our heroes

This one-of-a-kind show combined history and art to create an unforgettable experience for all who witnessed it. The art piece was a part of the Nobel Week Lights festival. Directly inspired by Nobel Prize-winning achievements, works of art illuminated Stockholm’s darkness during Nobel Week in December.

The installations invited visitors to explore the city with wide eyes while learning more about Nobel laureates and their contributions. We are proud to have been a part of this exceptional initiative.

Our canvas was the Grand Synagogue in Stockholm, with its magnificent architecture.

The making of "Heroes"

A behind-the-scenes look

Real-life statues of Raoul Wallenberg & Dag Hammarskjöld were scanned and used to generate 3D models. In addition to this, we used a drone to scan the synagogue. After reconstructing the building in 3D, we had the basis of what we needed to develop some visual trickery, bringing objects to life and allowing us to create advanced lighting effects on the building.

A large printout of the scan was then hung in our office. This test setup allowed us to try out different scenes and compositions as early as possible, informing our creative decisions throughout the project.