Fiat Lux

Roman Theatre - 2025

Antoni Arola

‘Let there be light’ in Latin. This is the name given to Arola’s project, which will cover the Roman Theatre of Zaragoza with a halo of light. By means of lasers, smoke and a series of interactive elements, with this piece, created ad hoc for Festival Luce, observers are surrounded by a volumetric and changeable space that takes them to a parallel universe through light.

The work

In the heart of the Roman Theatre, ‘Fiat Lux’ encourages audiences to delve into a universe of light that arouses their senses and raises their awareness. This immersive installation turns everyday life into an extraordinary experience, creating a space where light is the main language and visitors play an active role in a unique illusion.

‘Fiat Lux’, whose title means ‘let there be light’ in Latin, uses a combination of lasers, smoke and interactive elements to build a universe where light becomes a sensory language. In this work, the Roman Theatre of Zaragoza is transformed into an ephemeral setting for interaction between art and architecture. Arola opens up a constant dialogue between the absence and presence of light, creating dynamic subspaces that emerge, mutate and disappear, blurring the boundaries of what is tangible and intangible.

Music by Sebastien Libolt.

The artist

Antoni Arola, awarded the 2003 National Design Award, is recognised for his capacity to turn the simple into the sublime. His work, which can be found in cities such as Barcelona, Milan, Tokyo and New York, includes projects that involve lighting, pieces of furniture and ephemeral installations. His multidisciplinary approach connects design, art and emotion, giving rise to experiences that go beyond the borders between tangible and ethereal elements.