EXHIBITION DESIGN · STREIT–POLÁK STUDIO · 2020
Glass exhibition installation
An installation showcasing glass objects from the Streit–Polák studio. A continuous illuminated backdrop draws visitors towards the exhibition, reveals the transparency and form of the glass, and lets the surroundings recede into shadow.
01 / ATTENTION
Light draws visitors in
The bright display creates a clear focal point in the darkened room. Its contrast draws attention to the collection from a distance. The dark frame and subdued surroundings concentrate the view on the exhibits, while the studio’s everyday equipment remains in shadow.
02 / LIGHT
Soft light behind the glass
Daylight passes through a milky translucent film to create a diffuse, illuminated backdrop along the length of the installation. Backlighting reveals the contours of the glass, its wall thickness and the differences between clear and frosted surfaces. The consistent background makes both individual details and the collection as a whole easy to read.
03 / SPACE
Working with the room’s architecture
The installation uses the window wall as its light source and takes its width as the basis of the composition. A horizontal frame brings the objects into a single sequence and guides the eye along the exhibition. Its top and side panels define the display area and screen out the surroundings.
“Simple, elegant and pure installation yet dramatically forceful.”
Eva Eisler · Olověný Dušan competition jury
Exhibition design: Ondřej Pechal · Streit–Polák studio · January 2020
Photography: Tomáš Polák