ORA. An Interactive Eclipse. Artwork

Multidisciplinary designer Ilan El was born in Israel, trained and practised as an architect before moving to Australia in 2005 to join RMIT's Industrial Design Masters program. In 2010 he established ILANEL Design Studio, a product design practice located in Melbourne, specialising in the design and production of bespoke luminaires and large-scale light-based installations. Interested in the experiential quality of light and its potential for positive psychological and emotional effects, Ilan explores the colours of the visible spectrum to develop works with playful, interactive and automated elements. His installations and work have been presented at Melbourne Design Week (MDW 17 - Departures, MDW 18 - Decoding Design, MDW 20 - Light + Life, MDW 21 - Wisdom of Objects); Globelight, Melbourne (2013 – 2016); and the National Gallery of Victoria's 2019 Triennal. His large-scale commissions include an interactive lighting installation, '39 Steps' for the Justin Art House Museum, Melbourne (2019). A 13m long multi-tiered chandelier, 'Deco Grandeur' for the Royal Bank Chambers, Melbourne (2015), as well as a variety of bespoke luminaires for high-end hotels and private residences across the globe.