Off-Grid strated when we tested a new version of Circular Echoes at a secret location in the Cotswolds (a UK conservation area local to the Squidsoup studio), creating The Power of Art. Since then, we’ve presented Off-Grid artworks across the UK.

Environmental impact is something we’re acutely aware of when making our artworks. In an effort to combat this, we create works that are able to withstand repeat showings to audiences around the world, reusing materials and components as often as possible. 

Our components are selected for their robustness and power efficiency, and installations using our AudioWAVE technology require surprisingly little power – drawing less than 4.8W at peak load. 

Each component within our installations is reusable, from high efficiency LEDs and AudioWAVE orbs to reusable cable ties. We believe that sustainability needs to be at the core of our work and that it is essential for us to continue to practise within the field of digital art. 

Over the years we’ve been lucky to exhibit at some wonderful places. However, powering the work has often involved the use of generators rather than mains power because of their location – a classic example was showing Desert Wave at Burning Man (2019). 

Power is part of the logistics of running a festival, a winter light trail, a live event etc., and if generators are used they often power the whole site. Burning man is different, the generator was close to our artwork – and only powered our artwork. It was solely there for us. The artwork and its power became part of a whole.