Reflection Room by Flynn Talbot

The vaulted space was lit at each end to highlight and define the dramatic 35m length of the gallery, its ceiling structure, and visitors to the installation. It was illuminated with Talbot’s signature of complementary blue and orange lighting, and large black reflective Barrisol panels were used to expand the width of the space, offering a fragmented view of shifting colours, faceted reflections and light. Refection Room used 56 custom-made stretch membrane Barrisol panels in gloss black. Woven within the panels, at each end of the room, were strips of orange and blue LEDs, a combination of colours that has become something of a signature for Talbot, who continues to believe "creates a certain magic". The resulting play of verticals served to transform the space into a vivid chapel of coloured light. The room was lined with wooden cupboards that opened to reveal a series of drawers where precious artefacts were once kept. " The history of the Prince Consort Gallery space is incredible," Talbot noted. "At one time there were upwards of 30,000 textile samples stored here. Each one with its own story, colours, patterns and textures. I wanted to do an ultra-modern take on this and use very modern materials like Barrisol. Their stretch membrane material is like nothing else and for me is like a futuristic textile." Sponsored by Barrisol with further Support from Tryka LED and SEAM Design.