Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, University of Ljubljana (NTF, UL) – Department of Textiles and Fashion Design: Symbiosis
Lighting Guerrilla Laboratory
light installation
mentors: prof. Marija Jenko, Katarina Vujačić and Matic Šubelj
Tabor Park, Ljubljana // until 20 June
OPENING: Tuesday, 26 May 2026, at 9:30 p.m.

Students of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering (NTF) found the inspiration for the group project and its title among the roots of trees, in the hidden biological network that connects the trees and fungal mycelia into a symbiotic relationship and allows the former to communicate with each other. The authors designed a series of voluminous structures, clad in polarised foil, that grow among the treetops and radiate rainbow light. The poetic visual effects of the placement, which temporarily alters the night view of the city park, are the result of an experimental yet deliberate approach to the design of public space. According to the authors of the project, ‘symbiosis means harmony, co-existence and connectedness. Under the natural arch, with dynamic light placement, we establish a metaphorical balance of various spatial structures that function like complex formations of fungi.’

Participants: Andrej Alagjozovski, Ema Barbič, Ajda Cebe Podržaj, Alex Devetak, Sinja Zaviršek Hudnik, Alina Kolar, Vid Kovač, Amelija Kracina, Vita Kremžar, Onja Lajevec, Akir Latić, Jera Marn, Darija Miljković, Manuela Mokotar, Matic Možina, Jaka Sojč, Rebeka Štefanič, Grega Štor, Vita Velikanje, Tanja Paunović and Sandra Pregelj

Co-production: Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, University of Ljubljana (NTF, UL)