In the town of Scunthorpe, England, a historic 19th-century church sits dormant.
When the sun begins to rise, however, something incredible happens. The ironstone walls of St. John's Church begin to come to life.
Liz West, an artist from the U.K., was tasked with creating an installation in the old place of worship. Her vision, aptly named "Our Colour Reflection," uses over 700 vibrant acrylic mirrors that create the most stunning beams of light.
West's piece relies solely on natural lighting, meaning the church could look completely different depending on the time of the day one visits.
The installation opened on May 14 to many intrigued visitors. One visitor observed that the floor appears to have been covered with shattered stained glass, often seen adorning the windows of churches around the world.
Scroll down to see pictures of West's work, and let us know what you think of this incredible installation in the comments!
[H/T: Huffington Post]
Built in 1891, this former place of worship is now an art center for the people of Scunthorpe, England.
The historic 19th-century church serves as an incredible backdrop for some of the most unique installations.
Liz West, an artist from the U.K., spent two years studying the history of the building and taking her time to plan out her artwork.
She wanted her unique piece to shine, all while respecting the deep history of the installation's location.
West frequently uses light to her advantage in her installations by utilizing fluorescent lighting.
She believes artificial lighting would've taken something away from this piece.
Relying solely on natural light, West's piece, "Our Colour Reflection," looks different depending on the time of day.
Seven-hundred colored acrylic mirrors reflect the sun's rays and bounce off of every inch of the former church.
The installation opened on May 14 to many curious viewers.
"One lady observed that to her, it felt like the stained glass had fallen out of the windows and onto the floor, shimmering in the sunlight," West explained to the Huffington Post.
"To me, the title of 'Our Colour Reflection' speaks about both the physical mirroring of the architecture and visitors experiencing the installation, but also the emotional, mental and perhaps spiritual pondering that we all may do when given time or chance," West said.
In order to create her vision, West carefully placed all 700 mirrors in distinct positions.
The mirrors, which range in diameter from 30 to 60 centimeters, were placed at varying heights.
Regardless of the viewer's reaction or ability to understand the installation's symbolism, the piece is undeniably beautiful.
It allows the visitors to see reflections of the former church from every angle.
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