RADIANCE

Location: Walt Disney Concert Hall – Los Angeles Philharmonic | Los Angeles, 2026
Media: LEDs, reflective material, custom lighting sequence, and electrical hardware.
Dimensions: TBD

RADIANCE by Grimanesa Amorós is a light sculpture inspired by one of the four classical elements of nature, fire. The work takes the form of a spark, pulsing and moving as flame does when exposed to the elements, as if it were alive.

This lighting sculpture explores how light can bridge the material and the metaphysical. Amoros draws from Prometheus: The Poem of Fire, Op. 60 (1910) as inspiration for this monumental sculpture. As Scriabin sought to unite music and color in his composition, RADIANCE merges light and space to create an experience that transcends the tale of Prometheus, the discoverer of mankind’s origins, and the Incan god Viracocha, the creator and giver of wisdom. Both godly figures symbolize the act of working with illumination as a pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment.

Prometheus, a Titan, shared the gift of fire with humanity, sparking technological advancement and human progress. Viracocha bestowed knowledge upon his people, teaching them the arts and guiding them toward civilization. Both are otherworldly, and both are catalysts in the unification of humanity.

RADIANCE challenges boundaries and transforms its surroundings, positioning light as both a medium and a metaphor for connection and communal discovery.

In the spirit of Prometheus’s sacrifice, Viracocha’s gift, and Scriabin’s visionary creation, RADIANCE serves as a visual journey for viewers of what it means to “play with fire.” Just as fire was crucial for civil advancement, the artwork is a guide to inspire a more profound exploration of identity, wisdom, and human potential. In this light sculpture, Amoros links the past with the present while honoring the enduring influence of the natural world.

About LA Phil
Under the leadership of Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, the LA Phil offers live performances, media initiatives and learning programs that inspire and strengthen communities in Los Angeles and beyond. The Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra is the foundation of the LA Phil’s offerings, which also include a multi-genre, multidisciplinary presenting program and such youth development programs as YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles). Performances are offered on four historic stages—Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, The Ford, and Beckmen YOLA Center—as well as through a variety of media platforms. In all its endeavors, the LA Phil seeks to enrich the lives of individuals and communities through musical, artistic and learning experiences that resonate in our world today.