Sound, light, motion, is the recipe.
QDSinternational has this recipe because we know it is successful.
Let us tell you more about how these concepts weave together.
In today’s public art landscape, installations that integrate sound, light, and motion enable us to redefine our interactions with communal spaces. These elements create immersive, participatory experiences that capture the imagination, foster connections, and elevate everyday settings into dynamic, interactive environments. At QDSinternational, our innovative artworks demonstrate the profound impact of integrating sound, light, and motion into public space animation.
A New Paradigm in Public Art
QDSinternational, a not-for-profit organization, collaborates with creative partners, co-producers, and exhibitors worldwide to produce and distribute participatory installations. As an affiliate of the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership, we leverage the years of expertise from commissioning works for North America’s largest cultural district. Our state-of-the-art processes ensure the creation of robust, safe installations suitable for all ages and climates. Our turnkey business model supports public space managers in welcoming these artworks with professional and efficient service delivery.
Interactivity and Sensory Engagement
Integrating sound, light, and motion in public art fosters transformative experiences through heightened interactivity and sensory engagement. Éloge de l’air by Chevalvert invites participants to activate swings that set enormous flags fluttering atop five-meter poles. The movement, combined with glittering gold and silver hues and beams of white light at night, creates a visual and auditory spectacle. This sensory engagement encourages participants to form a deeper connection with the art and the space it inhabits.
Technological Innovation
Advanced technology is central to the transformative power of our installations, enabling deeper and more engaging public art experiences. From sensors and projection mapping to kinetic elements, our artworks leverage cutting-edge technology to create responsive environments. Les Diamants by Alexis Laurence and Francis Laporte features structures that visitors can spin to produce melodies and a kaleidoscopic array of lights. This interactive and technological sophistication fosters a more profound connection between the audience and their surroundings, transforming public spaces into vibrant hubs of activity and engagement.
Fostering Community and Cooperation
Beyond individual engagement, our installations foster a sense of community, creating shared experiences that deepen connections among participants and with the space itself. Domino by Ingrid Ingrid encourages cooperation as participants set up and topple dominos, triggering a cascade of sound and light that brings people together in a joyful and collaborative activity. These communal experiences convert public spaces into sites of social connection and collective enjoyment.
Conclusion
At QDSinternational, we believe that public art should do more than beautify spaces; it should transform them. Our installations, which merge light, sound, and motion, create immersive experiences that engage the senses and invite participation. By fostering interaction and community, these artworks redefine public spaces, making them more vibrant and inclusive. As we continue to explore the potential of these elements, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of public art and creating experiences that inspire and captivate.
— Jacquelyn West
Senior consultant / Public Realm and Project Management at QDSinternational