THK Tower is a cutting-edge digital canvas, seamlessly merging art and technology to tell a living narrative. With over a thousand precision lighting fixtures and sophisticated projection mapping, it transforms into a fluid masterpiece of digital art. Powered by Tri Hita Karana, the timeless Balinese philosophy of harmony between the divine, humanity, and nature, each moment of the show is uniquely generated in real time—a captivating fusion of tradition and innovation, reimagined for the modern age.
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The installation is created in collaboration of Arthur Mamou-Mani & DELIVERED. We were inspired by the outstanding architectural art that Arthur creates. His initial concept was to design a permanent landmark that “can be disassembled, moved, evolved or even broken down over time in a way that does not harm the environment”. To support this message with a media art we utilized the idea of Tri Hita Karana and created a stunning show about harmony, sustainability and connection. Since it is a very unique architecture, material, location and concept, of course we met a lot of challenges. We paid a lot of effort and time to make this masterpiece happen and are very proud of ourselves.
We selected 4 AI artists who excel in crafting abstract generative art through code. These artists, Pablo Alpe, Ben Helm, Maksim Ha and Aizek call upon Balinese traditions such as Parahyangan — the relationship between humans and the spiritual world, Palemahan — the relationship between humans and nature; and lastly Pawongan — the relationship between humans and their fellow humans. The algorithm at the heart of the display is a living entity, constantly evolving, so no two nightly shows are ever the same, the code reimagines the patterns, ensuring longevity and relevance taking it back to its roots in circularity and sustainability.
We want the THK Tower to have a deeper connection with its audience, inviting them to leave a piece of their heart behind. Through a custom web application, viewers can interact with the installation by responding to a prompt. These responses are then translated into code, seamlessly integrating personal expressions into its nightly designs, making each show a collective, ever-changing masterpiece.
Technically, THK Tower is one of the most complex permanent installations on this planet. The project required extensive customization, including stainless steel mounts for 1,258 devices due to the harsh environment, custom-built LED pole controllers, over 500 redesigned waterproof connections, and custom projection towers with advanced temperature and control systems. Installation faced logistical challenges, with a 40-meter crane used, and even a helicopter was considered for part of the process. It generates art in real time and creates a light show on more than a thousand light devices: 750 LED pixel bars, 80 high-power LED dots, 300 LED dots, 100 exterior washes, 18 premium laser projectors, and 10 infrastructure devices, controllers, and network equipment. A parametric model of the wings was created with UV mapping, allowing real-time adjustments during construction. After building, a scan was done to further refine the model for precise mapping. Artists can control lighting and LED screens via video maps, and the system can generate new versions of generative graphics daily based on varying input parameters.
