Sun Effects Red Forest, 2024

Red Forest, created by the Sun Effects collective, transforms the forested ridge of Hiukka into a glowing sea of red.

This installation symbolizes both a warning and a celebration of life – red is nature’s alarm signal, but also the color of renewal. Red Forest explores humanity’s connection to nature, reminding us of the importance of conservation and the eternal cycle of the natural world.

Rooted deeply in the movement of light, Red Forest is a commissioned piece and a sequel to the 2023 Reflektor Sotkamo event’s Forest installation. The forest’s red glow invites us to contemplate its mystery and fragility.