ATEC LightSquad "We Will be Together Again"

ATEC LightSquad , Fall 2021
Location: Meiji National Picture Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
Song - "There is Hope for You Yet" - Will Russek & Kenny Tentri
“We Will be Together Again” is centered around two ideas: humanity’s new relationship with technology and nature, and humanity’s trajectory once it emerges from quarantine. During 2020, technology was vital in maintaining socialization. Whether for work or communicating with loved ones, technology helped the world stay connected -even when doors and borders were shut. Many people also found solace in nature. They ventured outdoors, and tended to their gardens, taking a moment to appreciate the living things around them. The projection begins with a sunset as humanity steps into the unknown. The hands reaching toward each other represent the global community hoping to reconnect soon. They are surrounded by flowers, showing the blossoming future. The flowers, along with the skylines of Tokyo and Dallas, show the hope of bridging cultures once again. The hands then dissolve and rise up to reveal a winged figure. This represents humankind -now as one- reaching out for that hopeful tomorrow. The projection ends with a sunrise as we begin a new day and a new chapter for the world. The final quote is then revealed: “We may be apart now, but soon we will be together again”.