Mondrian London to unveil installation
Mondrian London has announced it will present an array of cultural design activities in celebration of London Design Festival, taking place from 17-25 September 2016.
The hotel will run a series of talks as well as a workshop hosted by The School of Life, combined with a bold installation from award-winning artist Maciej Urbanek, showcasing Mondrian’s commitment to supporting up-and-coming artists and contemporary art.
Located on the cultural mile, Mondrian London at Sea Containers was designed by Design Research Studio under the creative direction of visionary Tom Dixon. The hotel brings a bold energy to London, blending style and sophistication with South Bank’s eclectic vibe.
The art installation that will take over Mondrian London’s vast lobby windows, entitled Diamond Propeller, will transform the lobby through a shimmering play of light and shadows, creating a spellbinding optical illusion. Taking inspiration from Herzog and de Meuron’s design of the Switch House at Tate Modern, Urbanek’s artwork resembles a futuristic stained-glass window through twisted geometry and sharp angles, fused with a nautical theme that ties in with Sea Containers’ heritage.
Mondrian will offer the opportunity to see the installation and meet Urbanek who will be speaking about his design inspiration and upcoming projects. Following this, Jacu Strauss, the lead designer who worked alongside Dixon on Mondrian London, will introduce guests to the hotel with an intimate tour, providing an insight into the design and unique features visible throughout the hotel.
The Diamond Propeller will be installed for six months, marking the launch of a series of temporary artworks that will be commissioned by the team and positioned within the lobby of the hotel.
