LIGHT DESIGN IN CIRCUS
By
Elena Stanciu
Interview with Kenneth Danielsen
Kenneth Danielsen has been working as lights and event technician since 2008, gradually navigating towards light design. His portfolio spans iconic Danish and international productions in among others USA, China, Saudi Arabia, France, and Canada: Facebook San Francisco, Hakkasan - Las Vegas, Bon Iver America tour 1 & 2, Apologue 2047 by Zhang Yimou Beijing, Shanghai Guangzhou and Hangzhou Grand Theatre (kinetic lights tech and operator); Mø – DR’s Koncerthus, Dismantle - Copenhagen, Bagjul – Odense (designer); Ramstein - Parken, Red Stage - Tinderbox red Stage, Ed Sheeran - Odense, Aerosmith - Norway, Tarzan - Fredericia Theater (rigger). Kenneth worked for many years as light coordinator and designer for Odense-based Phono Festival, and more recently for DYNAMO Circus Festival.
Are there any (unwritten) principles of light design every designer should know? What are the DOs and DONTs of light design?
FOR THE IGNITION HOUSE:
Image: Cosmin Cirstea, from Uendelige Passage / Ignition House. Light design by Kenneth Danielsen
FOR THE ARCADE DELIGHT :
Image: Cosmin Cirstea, from Arcade Delight Vol. 2 / DYNAMO. Light design by Kenneth Danielsen | Artists on stage: Heidi Latva, Animaux Anime
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