LED Backlit Wall Decor: A Modern Aesthetic

Allister James Sequeira
Post 2 - 2025 : What is your Upcycling project? What is the aesthetic and why?
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For my upcycling project, I’m planning to create a wall decor piece with LED backlighting. The design will focus on a sleek and modern aesthetic, incorporating clean shapes and soft lighting to create an eye catching visual effect. The LEDs will provide a glowing backdrop, adding depth and contrast to the piece.


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The aesthetic I’m aiming for is modern ambient lighting, often seen in contemporary interiors, gaming setups, and art installations. The combination of light and shadow will enhance the design, making it stand out while maintaining a minimalist and polished look. The soft illumination will add a dynamic touch, making the piece feel more interactive and visually engaging.


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Trekking Night LED Backlit Wall Art – Decors Mantra
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This style works well for creating a bold yet refined atmosphere. Whether mounted on a wall or placed on a desk, the glowing effect will make the design pop, adding both artistic and functional value to the space.

References:

(1) https://www.ufurnish.com/en-gb/p/a/18028175/led-light-tree-of-life-tree-life-metal-wall-decor-led-sign-life-panel

(2) https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cYQiPRkEL

(3) https://decorsmantra.com/products/trekking-night-led-backlit-wall-art

(4) https://www.homary.com/item/modern-abstract-led-wall-art-with-backlit-light-home-decor-48261.html

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  • Pisay Suzuki
    February 9, 2025 9:27 pm

    This is an awesome idea and I can’t wait to see the final outcome? Have you come up with a design for your main piece? If so, what are methods that you will use to cut it? Laser cutting at the ITLL may be of use.

  • Sean Ostrander
    February 9, 2025 2:30 pm

    That sounds like an awesome project! The combination of sleek shapes and LED backlighting will definitely create a modern and visually striking effect. I really like how you’re considering the balance between light and shadow to enhance the design—it’ll make the piece feel dynamic and immersive. Excited to see how it turns out, especially with the minimalist yet bold aesthetic you’re going for!

  • Andrea Marks
    February 9, 2025 10:29 am

    Allister, what a great concept! I love the use of light to truly illuminate art; the play on light and dark is such a great way to create unforeseen objects and truly draw the eye to the design. I am not sure if you mentioned this in a previous post, but your topic is quite timely as the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art has an exhibit on darkness right now called “Dazzle of Darkness, the redemption of the shadow” (https://www.bmoca.org). If you have not visited this display I HIGHLY recommend going, it was absolutely fascinating.

    One piece I saw at this exhibit was called “pensum” and was a tempered acrylic mounted on plaster where in the viewer used their phone light to illuminate what looked like a moving 3D image. This was probably one of the most jaw dropping pieces I have ever seen; the use of light and dark to create realistic curvatures in a natural form was astonishing and the ability to interact with the piece made it even more engaging. Interestingly enough, the artist, Martha Russo, is from CU and local to the area.

    Anyway, all to say, something that you may consider thinking about is how dynamic light can enhance the visual engagement with the piece. You could have light which translates side to side to show a changing or moving image, or even a flashing one with a moving shade to enable a dynamic element. Curious to hear if you have seen this exhibit or thought about using any of these techniques.

    Thanks!
    – Andrea

    • Allister James Sequeira
      February 21, 2025 6:47 pm

      Thank you, Andrea! That exhibit sounds fascinating—I’ll definitely check it out. The concept of using dynamic light to enhance engagement is really interesting, and I love the idea of incorporating movement or shifting illumination to create an evolving visual effect. I’ll explore how I might integrate that into my piece. Appreciate the recommendation and your thoughtful insights!

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