laserens

Laserens is a contemporary art collective known for immersive laser-based installations that explore perception, memory, and space. The group uses directed laser beams, fog, projections, and sound to create large-scale environments that audiences can walk through. Their works emphasize spatial experience and the collaborative process of artists, engineers, and designers.

Formed in the early 2000s by a multidisciplinary team, Laserens has produced works for museums, festivals, and public spaces across Europe and North America. The collective prioritizes site-specific development, often tailoring installations to the architectural features and ambient conditions of each venue. Safety, accessibility, and audience orientation are central considerations in their practice.

Practices and technology include safe beam handling, modular optical components, galvanometer scanners, and computer-controlled choreography. Works frequently combine multiple laser wavelengths with reflective or transmissive surfaces to generate color, texture, and motion. Interactivity is common, with sensors or audience movement influencing light patterns and the sequencing of effects. The installations are typically documented with technical specifications and safety assessments to support timely and compliant presentations.

Notable installations attributed to Laserens include Echoes of Light, a multi-room environment that explores memory and spatial echo; Lumina Fields, an outdoor piece employing a grid of laser lines; and Spectral River, a canopy-like installation of beams coordinated with a soundscape. Each project is presented with accompanying contextual material, including concept statements and technical notes.

Reception of Laserens’ work has been mixed, with praise for its immersive scale and precise execution, and some criticism regarding energy use and the logistical demands of public displays. The collective continues to influence the field of light art by integrating artistic experimentation with engineering practice.

See also: Light art, Laser art, Projection mapping.