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One of 270 unique enamel artworks by Mark Wallinger placed at each station on the London Underground. 'Organic' type labyrinth. Westbourne Park, 16th March 2017.
One of 270 unique enamel artworks by Mark Wallinger placed at each station on the London Underground. 'Cretan' type labyrinth. Kilburn, 5th November 2015.
The lighting in Pan's Labyrinth is very closely managed for specific effect. There are two main classes to which the lighting effects belong: day and night. Day lighting is usually bright and undirected, as shown by picture of the house and forest. It is the time when things are exposed, such as the camps of the rebels, or the true identity of traitors to the Captain. It takes on symbolic value as an enemy to Ofelia (the moon princess), and as a rallying cry for the fascists (their anthem is "Cara al Sol," facing the sun). Any brightly lit situation is rife with danger for those pursuing the magical.
The lighting at night is surprisingly bright, but more directed. Usually it is provided by the moon (right) or a facsimile of the moon such as the moon-shaped window (left), or a fire place. The effect created is one of a guiding beam of light against the unknown terrors of the darkness. Instead of scouring and revealing, the light provides help. For Ofelia, the darkness represents the challenge of her journey because it is in the darkness that each of her trails takes place. Even the first trial, which happens during the day, is in the dark under a tree. For Mercedes (a rebel sympathizer working for the Captain), the darkness shrouds her dangerous communications with the rebels, which are arranged by flashing a lantern (a directed light like the moon).
USC School of Dramatic Arts presents Labyrinth of Desire, March 29-April 1, 2018, at the Scene Dock Theatre. ©2018 Photo by Reza Allah-Bakhshi/Capture Imaging for the USC School of Dramatic Arts
One of 270 unique enamel artworks by Mark Wallinger placed at each station on the London Underground. 'Chamfered' type labyrinth. West Acton, 21st April 2024.
made by labyrinth designer, John Ridder, of PaxWorks.
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20 ft. diameter / 12.5 inch line/path / a 5 ft center