“Save Our Souls!” is a light artwork by Bas Peeters presented at Amsterdam Light Festival 2017 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Bas Peeters has 1 more work in this atlas.
A worrying SOS signal flashes in the horizon. Who is the sender? And who is it for? SOS means Save Our Ship but in this case means Save Our Souls. Referencing the rising sea levels, Peeters highlights that we may need to be saved from the downfall we have caused ourselves.
About Bas Peeters
Bas Peeters was inspired by the history of the 17th century Marineterrein and the sea. In the windows of the former educational building, which are transformed into the windows of a boat, you can see waves illuminated by moonlight.
Programme information from Amsterdam Light Festival. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.