Impermanence of Light and Shadows in Early Education: Specialized Art Camp for Children in Seattle

Abstract

With artificial light eliminating shadows from every nook and corner of the room, returning to using daylight as the primary light source of interior spaces grows more and more vital. Human beings desire to see variability in luminous environments found in daylight. Uniform artificial lighting in schools prevents kids from learning, especially when they do a variety of activities. This thesis arose from research into the lighting design of historic Japanese architecture and explores the value of impermanence and strategies to help children experience change in an educational setting. I designed a specialized art camp in Discovery Park to enhance children’s connection with the present moment through experiencing change.