Movievision takes to the track at Joburg University’s SARChI Art Gallery

A Prolights track lighting system has been installed at the University of Johannesburg as part of the establishment’s latest upgrade works. The SARChI Art Gallery is now home to a selection of EclMiniProfile fixtures that improves on the previous solution through the fixture’s ability to be control or dimmed and its output shaped. The project was carried out by lighting specialist Movievision.

“Our suggestion was to get a lighting solution that would not only illuminate the gallery in a more professional manner but also to give them the option to be able to upgrade, remove or add fixtures anytime they would feel the need to,” explained Ruan Marais, sales executive at Movievision.

The wide variety of EclMiniProfile fixtures offered by Prolights aided the design. The Movievision team ultimately chose the cool-white LED variant, of which 15 EclMiniProfile TRDYs have been installed for use in upcoming exhibitions alongside an Ivela track system. Due to the size of the room and the positioning of the artwork, Movievision chose 11 36° lenses and 4 50° lenses.

“With the built-in dimmer, shutter blades and focus, the gallery is now able to light their artwork in a way which breathes new life into any exhibition they have now or may host in the future,” Marais added. “With the great variety of quality products which Prolights offer, the EclMiniProfile range brings amazing versatility to art galleries, museums and commercial product lighting. Ease of use, outstanding light output and visually attractive.”