Olafur Eliasson "The Weather Project"

Olafur Eliassion was in the Turbine Hall in the Tate Modern in London in 2003. Eliasson used humidifiers to create a fine mist in the air using a mix of water and sugar. He used semi-circular discs made up of hundreds of monochromatic lamps, which radiated yellow light in a single frequency. Throughout the Turbine's ceiling was a huge mirror that visitors could see themselves in as tiny black shadows against the massive orange light. Many visitors lied on their backs and seemed to be taking in the light from the massive light. The work attracted two million visitors. The illusion of this huge sun created an idea of natural elements and experiences. My father can never sleep, and when he does he only can sleep for an average of 3-4 hours a night. During the day as long as the weather permits, my father lays out in the sun. Many family members and friends have told him that he will get skin cancer, and ask him why does he need to be so tan? But his response is that he does not go out in the sun to get a tan, it’s a euphoric experience for him. He can relax and fall asleep under the heat and light of the sun. He enjoys natural experiences, and I can imagine if he went to see this exhibit he would very much enjoy the natural elements that come from it.