
The installation was created by atmos and it transforms sound and gesture into an undulating, immersive, luminous environment – specifically designed for the Camden Roundhouse. Its activity is generated by both artist performers and a wider audience, creating a performative stage.
Arboreal Lightning is the central piece of the Reverb Festival of Contemporary Classical Music – a congregation of contemporary composers and musicians, with an emphasis on technological innovation. After the festival, the musician Imogen Heap will modify and use it on her year-long world tour. The installation was commissioned by both the Roundhouse venue and the Reverb curator.

Arboreal Lightning explores the hidden power of a place – and people. In the age of wireless networks and virtual communication, it seeks to reinvent and re-imagine the relationship between performer and audience, sound and light.


Concept & design: atmos
Pictures: Alex Haw / atmos
Video: atmos
Software Design: Adam Stark
LED supplier: Architainment
CNC routing: The Cutting Room
Microphones: Sennheiser
Technology Support: John Nussey
Maker Space: Makerversity