Making Waves​

Each screen shows how a light source bounces off ripples, connecting our artificial light with the dynamic movement of water – caused by the weather, but most of all by our presence with our passing boats.

Our cities produce an enormous amount of light, especially in winter, when the days are short. And in Amsterdam, with its many canals and waterways, these reflections on the water form a large part of the city’s visual landscape.

Making Waves draws our attention to the ongoing interplay between light, water, and people. Passing boats create waves that distort and break the light, transforming Amsterdam’s reflection into an ever-changing composition.

Bridge lights, alternating traffic signals, amber streetlights, and glows from illuminated façades often go unnoticed. By focusing on these everyday elements, Jos Agasi & Noortje van den Eijnde capture a new reflection of the city, rooted in the beauty that surrounds us every day.