After the success of the installation at the V&A for the London Design Festival 2015, London-based design studio de Allegri & Fogale are bringing Mise-en-abyme back to life, after . In this new site-specific rendition, the materials from the original sculpture have been recycled, and the structure adapted, to respond to the outdoor setting of Oxo Tower Wharf’s Courtyard.
Mise-en-abyme
The Mise-en-abyme installation in London reflects the movement of bodies passing through the site and encourage interaction among people, objects and public space.

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- 15 November 2016
- London

In sunlight the edges of the semi-transparent acrylic radiate fluorescent colours and luminous patterns that expand and retract intermittently throughout the day. The shadow-effect created by the overlapping panels offers depth and a sculptural quality to the work. These elements combined create a mesmerizing, perpetual experience for visitors entering the arch.
Home to a network of designer-makers, restaurants, bars, cafes and a housing cooperative, Oxo Tower Wharf is a hub for communities and social activities. ‘Mise-en-abyme’ is intended to reflect the movement of bodies passing through the site and encourage interaction among people, objects and public space.
until 20 February 2017
Mise-en-abyme
Laetitia de Allegri, Matteo Fogale
Courtyard, Oxo Tower Wharf, London