We’re never too old to take a few minutes to stop and play, which is what Daily tous les jours reminds us of with each of its projects. Daydreamer is a kinetic sculpture that brings together music and light to create a collective experience at Plaza Park in South Bend, Indiana. The gently rotating public benches are illuminated and accompanied by pleasant music as they turn with the user.
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Meant to help create a moment of pause in busy public spaces, Daydreamer encourages a communal experience through its calming soundscape. Inspired by the repetitive movement of a rocking horse and a carousel, the benches each play music that creates harmonies when used simultaneously. Daydreamer, a permanent installation, is a sculptural musical instrument that anyone can play and enjoy.
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Plaza Park’s custom-made Daydreamer includes three long benches that revolve, with each bench able to accommodate up to four people. Each is finished in white oak and a powder-coated aluminum arch with integrated LED lights. When someone sits on one of the benches and puts it in motion, a mechanism inside its pivot center creates a slow, rocking movement. At the same time, the music is triggered through a technical sync that merges analog and digital movements.
In October 2022, Daydreamer benches were awarded ‘Best Public Art Installation’ by HUB Montréal.
Photo: Qure Agency
Photo: Qure Agency
To learn more about Daydreamer, visit dailytouslesjours.com.
