Light against hate: we illuminate the memory of Juraj and Matúš with rainbow colours
Light design thus became a tool for expressing a deep social message. Spectoda is proud to have been part of this event and to show how light can inspire and connect.
On 12 October 2022, two young men, Juraj and Matúš, were victims of a terrorist attack in the Bratislava club Tepláreň. One year later on the same day, the upper part of Wenceslas Square in Prague was lit up in rainbow colours. It was a reminder of their fate and a powerful message of acceptance and love.
Spectoda in cooperation with Prague Pride
Following a recommendation from Martin Pošta, director of the Signal Festival, we were approached by Prague Pride with a request to collaborate on this important project. We worked with one of the upcycled lighting elements designed by light designer Lukáš Dřevjaný. We created a light show that was synchronized with the audio. In it, three parents told their stories and experiences of the fears they experience as parents of children from the LGBT+ community.
More than just lights
Visitors not only had the opportunity to immerse themselves in an immersive audio-visual show. They could also light a candle in memory of Juraj and Matúš, create their own banner or sign the "Together Against Hate" appeal.
Light design thus became a tool for expressing a deep social message. Spectoda is proud to have been part of this event and to show how light can inspire and connect.