Six scenes. Five minutes. Thousands of bulbs that breathe.
We made a short film about Unknown Atmospheres, the room @parallelstudio_ and @sethnehil composed for our galleries.
Why the loop is five minutes. The relationship between sound and light. Why people stop talking when they walk in.
Expand your mind here first, then come see for yourself in San Antonio or Portland.
#letshopscotch #unknownatmospheres #sethnehil #parallelstudio #soundart"
More from the archives. A collection of moments, big and small, that have filled The Square over the years. Different eras, different events, but always Portland’s Living Room
📸 1. Festival of Flowers, You Are Here designed by Bill Will 2011 📸 2. Dave Chappelle Pops Up at The Square 2009 📸 3. MLS All-Star Experience 2014 📸 4. Ben & Jerry’s Carnival Tour 2018 📸 5. El Grito 2013 📸 6. Houseguest Exchange by Parallel Studio 2016 📸 7. Noon Tunes + Rose City Rollers Derby 2015 📸 8. World Domination Summit T Rex World Record 2022 📸 9. Flicks on The Bricks 2014 📸 10. India Festival 2025
🇧🇷 Fazia tempo que não postava um #tbt
Essa instalação é um mergulho lindo no universo digital do teamLab. Milhares de esferas de luz coloridas flutuam e se espalham como um enxame infinito, criando um túnel que parece se abrir em todas as direções. Meio que viramos parte da própria obra. A gente se sente pequenininho no centro de um cosmos que respira luz e cor. É daquelas artes que te fazem parar, respirar fundo e esquecer o mundo lá fora por um instante. Absurdamente hipnótico.
Parallels studio - Hopscotch em San Antonio 2026
🇺🇸 It’s been a while since I posted a #tbt.
This installation is a beautiful dive into the digital universe of teamLab. Thousands of colorful light spheres float and scatter like an infinite swarm, creating a tunnel that seems to open up in every direction. We kind of become part of the artwork itself. You feel tiny at the center of a cosmos that breathes light and color. It’s one of those pieces of art that make you stop, take a deep breath, and forget the outside world for a moment. Absolutely hypnotic.
@parallelstudio_ – Hopscotch in San Antonio 2026
Perception vs. Reality: Is there actually a difference? Step into Unknown Atmospheres and decide for yourself. Stay curious—sometimes you have to get lost in the light to find what matters.
📢 Sound Design @sethnehil
💡Light Programming @parallelstudio_
🎥 Video @sung.photo
“The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.”
#FrancisBacon
Charlotte absolutely brought the artistry to @letshopscotch . I was so lucky to collaborate with this wildly surreal space to create dance images that feel larger than life. The lights, the reflections, the color everywhere you turn. It is truly jaw dropping and worth a visit on its own.
Huge thanks to Charlotte and her mom Lisa for being all in on this vision, and to the incredible instructors at @dancecenterofsanantonio for pouring into dancers like her. When preparation meets opportunity, magic like this happens.
Art installations featured:
#unknownatmospheres @parallelstudio_@sethnehil
#colortherapy @polis_interactive
#maxleephotodance #sanantoniophotographer #eauclairephotographer
Pretty wild that they used our Hopscotch Gallery installation Unknown Atmospheres in this movie Twinless. They removed my sound design of course, but Jesse Mejia’s (uncredited) LED light programming adds a lot of visual impact to this scene, the closing credits and the trailer. I feel bad that the character had a freak out in our space. I actually think it’s a fun and trippy environment.
Need weekend plans that don’t involve leaving the house? Catch Hopscotch in @twinlessfilm by @sweeneytawd , now streaming on @hulu .
“When we found Hopscotch we knew it would not only work but also provide a wonderful dynamic space where everything our characters were experiencing could be expressed in a visual way. It was a perfect scenario where the script was the starting place to look for a location and then the location fed back into the story to expand the scope of the film and enrich it. This is kind of the dream sweet spot for finding a great location. It adds depth and life to the story.”
-Priscilla Elliott, Production Designer
As we close out another amazing year, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our guests, artists, staff, and community that make everything we do possible.
A recent visitor said “Hopscotch is a place to play, think, dream, experience, laugh, cry, and breathe.” It is our genuine hope that you’re able to do all of these things while exploring exhibits made by creatives from all over the world.
We can’t wait for what 2026 has in store and we are so appreciative that you’re on this journey with us.
Happy New Year! 🎆🎈🎊
The Art of Collaboration ✨
We’re grateful to be part of a vibrant, creative arts community that inspires curiosity and cultivates joy all year long. We’re celebrating that spirit with a special holiday giveaway!
Enjoy a VIP Hopscotch experience and two tickets to @OregonSymphony Elf in Concert, so you can make beautiful memories together.
To enter, follow @letshopscotch and @oregonsymphony and comment who you’d bring for a night of art and symphonic magic! 🎶❄️
