Orbeez World

Have you ever interacted with Orbeez before, or experienced them in the form of an interactive light fixture? When grouped, these non-toxic water beads create an interesting lighting effect, with colorful shadows that engulf your environment. When interacting, using a controlled light source is suggested to appreciate all of the wonderful shadows that the World of Orbeez offers.

Colorful, shiny balloons hanging from a ceiling with dark leaves and a light source creating a starburst effect.

“I remember the excitement of playing with orbeez as a child, so being able to play with them as an adult, especially in the form of art, is so fun and creative!”

Dark background with reflections of colorful, iridescent objects, some resembling glass or crystals, and shiny black beads or stones.
An art installation featuring hanging glass orbs and leaf-shaped objects with dramatic shadows cast on the wall.

Ideation

Sketch of a hanging light installation consisting of transparent water bottle or light bulb objects attached to strings, with an inner and outer layer. The inner layer has Mercury motors attached to each string and balloons that spin, while the outer layer has transparent objects on the edge of a circle, stationary and creating shadow effects on the wall. A person stands in the middle interacting with the lights using a personal light source or phone flashlight. Annotations describe the layers, objects, and expected lighting effects, including color or shadow effects on the wall.

Gallery

Colored glass marbles and a few small glass containers are hanging upside down, reflecting light onto a white surface.
Dark silhouettes of ornaments or decorations hanging against a light-colored background.
Colorful glass art sculptures hanging from ceiling, illuminated by a light source creating reflections and shadows on the wall.