Towers of Light About the Towers
Towers of Light is an interactive, time-based public sculpture designed to create moments of reflection and connection. The installation brings together themes of grounding, inner strength, creative energy, and aspiration through light, movement, and symbolic design.
The work functions as a solar-activated and digitally integrated timepiece, inviting visitors to become aware of time, space, and their own presence within the environment.
Participants encounter twelve stations arranged around a central Light Tower. Each station features a commissioned Art Plate that reflects and interacts with natural light. Visitors are invited to engage with the plates at specific moments throughout the day, encouraging reflection and personal intention.
The twelve surrounding towers incorporate symbolic references inspired by cultural and philosophical traditions, including the seven chakras, the concept of the aura, and the four classical elements — Wind, Water, Earth, and Fire. These references are presented as artistic and educational interpretations that explore themes of awareness, balance, and human experience.
At the arrival of each hour, visitors are invited to pause, reflect, and set an intention, informed by the symbolic meaning represented at each tower.
Mission of the Towers of Light
- Support children's arts and educational programs through a designated percentage of art plate sales.
- Provide educational programming that explores creative expression, symbolism, and cultural traditions.
- Inspire reflection, creativity, and community engagement through contemporary public art.
- Beautify public spaces and recognize participating artists.
- Foster collaboration among diverse communities, including youth, families, artists, and wellness communities.
- Contribute to cultural tourism and local vitality.
- Create a peaceful environment that encourages mindful engagement and artistic exploration.
1st Tower
The Root Chakra is believed to be found between the perineum and the lower spine. Due to it's location, it's sometimes linked to the adrenal glands and the anus. It is represented by the color red and linked to the Earth element. The Root Chakra serves as the foundation of stability and security in the chakra system, symbolizing our connection to the physical world. Signs of an imbalanced Root Chakra include feelings of anxiety, physical issues like lower back pain, and a disconnect from the present moment.
Annual Art Plate Initiative
Each Tower of Light features a commissioned art plate created by a local artist, celebrating community creativity.
The inaugural plate is introduced at a Founding Contribution Level of $10,111, supporting installation, educational programming, and the project's charitable mission.
After one year of public installation, plates may be offered to collectors, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting local children's arts organizations.
Each year, a new local artist is invited to design the next plate — creating an ongoing cycle of art, community, and youth-focused philanthropy.
2nd Tower
The Sacral Chakra is the second of the seven main chakras and is also known as Svadhisthana, which chiefly means 'own abode'. It is located in the lower abdomen four fingers below the navel and is the centre of our emotions, creativity, pleasure, intimacy, and sexual energy hence even termed as Sex Chakra. It helps us shape our desires. It is a place of passion and creativity. It allows us to discover opportunities and make choices, create and foster intimate relationships, and encourages emotional well-being.
Annual Art Plate Initiative
Each Tower of Light features a commissioned art plate created by a local artist, celebrating community creativity.
The inaugural plate is introduced at a Founding Contribution Level of $10,111, supporting installation, educational programming, and the project's charitable mission.
After one year of public installation, plates may be offered to collectors, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting local children's arts organizations.
Each year, a new local artist is invited to design the next plate — creating an ongoing cycle of art, community, and youth-focused philanthropy.
3rd Tower
The Solar Plexus Chakra, also known as the Manipura. Chakra, is the third chakra. This energy center governs our ability to be confident, assertive, and make decisions from a place of inner wisdom. It is also the key to unlocking our personal power and building a strong sense of self.
Annual Art Plate Initiative
Each Tower of Light features a commissioned art plate created by a local artist, celebrating community creativity.
The inaugural plate is introduced at a Founding Contribution Level of $10,111, supporting installation, educational programming, and the project's charitable mission.
After one year of public installation, plates may be offered to collectors, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting local children's arts organizations.
Each year, a new local artist is invited to design the next plate — creating an ongoing cycle of art, community, and youth-focused philanthropy.
4th Tower
The Anahata Chakra is the fourth primary chakra and serves as our center of love for oneself and others, compassion, empathy and forgiveness. It is is associated with unconditional love, compassion, and joy.
Annual Art Plate Initiative
Each Tower of Light features a commissioned art plate created by a local artist, celebrating community creativity.
The inaugural plate is introduced at a Founding Contribution Level of $10,111, supporting installation, educational programming, and the project's charitable mission.
After one year of public installation, plates may be offered to collectors, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting local children's arts organizations.
Each year, a new local artist is invited to design the next plate — creating an ongoing cycle of art, community, and youth-focused philanthropy.
5th Tower
The fifth chakra - Vishuddha (throat chakra) is our centre of communication. It is the gateway for energy between the lower parts of the body and the head, and is guided by principles of expression and communication.
Annual Art Plate Initiative
Each Tower of Light features a commissioned art plate created by a local artist, celebrating community creativity.
The inaugural plate is introduced at a Founding Contribution Level of $10,111, supporting installation, educational programming, and the project's charitable mission.
After one year of public installation, plates may be offered to collectors, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting local children's arts organizations.
Each year, a new local artist is invited to design the next plate — creating an ongoing cycle of art, community, and youth-focused philanthropy.
6th Tower
The sixth chakra is known as the Third Eye Chakra, its purpose is pattern recognition, also known as the "seeing" chakra. The element of the third eye is light which gives us the ability to see, to take in the shape and form of things around us from a distance.
Annual Art Plate Initiative
Each Tower of Light features a commissioned art plate created by a local artist, celebrating community creativity.
The inaugural plate is introduced at a Founding Contribution Level of $10,111, supporting installation, educational programming, and the project's charitable mission.
After one year of public installation, plates may be offered to collectors, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting local children's arts organizations.
Each year, a new local artist is invited to design the next plate — creating an ongoing cycle of art, community, and youth-focused philanthropy.
7th Tower
The Sahasrara Chakra, also known as the Crown Chakra, is located at the top of the head. It connects to higher consciousness, spiritual connection, and enlightenment. If you're feeling disconnected from life, spirituality, or purpose, the Crown Chakra can help reestablish a sense of spiritual connection and deeper purpose.
Annual Art Plate Initiative
Each Tower of Light features a commissioned art plate created by a local artist, celebrating community creativity.
The inaugural plate is introduced at a Founding Contribution Level of $10,111, supporting installation, educational programming, and the project's charitable mission.
After one year of public installation, plates may be offered to collectors, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting local children's arts organizations.
Each year, a new local artist is invited to design the next plate — creating an ongoing cycle of art, community, and youth-focused philanthropy.
8th Tower
The 8th Tower is the Spirit element. The basic symbolic values of the Spirit or Aether element in magic include transmutation, alchemical processes, Divine intervention, the eternal nature, and energy in motion.
Annual Art Plate Initiative
Each Tower of Light features a commissioned art plate created by a local artist, celebrating community creativity.
The inaugural plate is introduced at a Founding Contribution Level of $10,111, supporting installation, educational programming, and the project's charitable mission.
After one year of public installation, plates may be offered to collectors, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting local children's arts organizations.
Each year, a new local artist is invited to design the next plate — creating an ongoing cycle of art, community, and youth-focused philanthropy.
9th Tower
The 9th Tower is the Water element. This element is the most yin element. Water represents our feminine qualities and a downward, inward energy. Like a lake, the water element helps us return to peace and centre at the end of a cycle and symbolizes stillness and conservation. Associated with the kidneys, the water element is linked with fear. The water element is linked with emotions and the capacity to process.
Annual Art Plate Initiative
Each Tower of Light features a commissioned art plate created by a local artist, celebrating community creativity.
The inaugural plate is introduced at a Founding Contribution Level of $10,111, supporting installation, educational programming, and the project's charitable mission.
After one year of public installation, plates may be offered to collectors, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting local children's arts organizations.
Each year, a new local artist is invited to design the next plate — creating an ongoing cycle of art, community, and youth-focused philanthropy.
10th Tower
The 10th Tower element is the Air element. This element represents thought, intellect, ideas, and communication. For an element that can't be seen, air certainly holds a vast array of sacred symbolism - such as communication, breath and life. When we consider how the air element interacts with our senses, we can experience this part of nature in a way that helps us become more present and sensitive to the world around us.
Annual Art Plate Initiative
Each Tower of Light features a commissioned art plate created by a local artist, celebrating community creativity.
The inaugural plate is introduced at a Founding Contribution Level of $10,111, supporting installation, educational programming, and the project's charitable mission.
After one year of public installation, plates may be offered to collectors, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting local children's arts organizations.
Each year, a new local artist is invited to design the next plate — creating an ongoing cycle of art, community, and youth-focused philanthropy.
11th Tower
The 11th Tower is the Fire Element. This element represents light, heat, energy, metabolism, and the power of transformation. People with a strong fire element in their constitution have leadership qualities and are adventurous, brave, confident, motivated, energetic, and progressive.
Annual Art Plate Initiative
Each Tower of Light features a commissioned art plate created by a local artist, celebrating community creativity.
The inaugural plate is introduced at a Founding Contribution Level of $10,111, supporting installation, educational programming, and the project's charitable mission.
After one year of public installation, plates may be offered to collectors, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting local children's arts organizations.
Each year, a new local artist is invited to design the next plate — creating an ongoing cycle of art, community, and youth-focused philanthropy.
12th Tower
The 12th Tower element is the Earth element. This element can be the ground, stability, a foundation for life and for the structures of man and nature. It is represented by the cube or the square.
Annual Art Plate Initiative
Each Tower of Light features a commissioned art plate created by a local artist, celebrating community creativity.
The inaugural plate is introduced at a Founding Contribution Level of $10,111, supporting installation, educational programming, and the project's charitable mission.
After one year of public installation, plates may be offered to collectors, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting local children's arts organizations.
Each year, a new local artist is invited to design the next plate — creating an ongoing cycle of art, community, and youth-focused philanthropy.
Tower Details
Each tower is approx. 30in width by 7ft tall triangular tower
Core Team
- Misa ART (Creator / Innovator)
- Terry Duffy (Art Director / Set Design)
- Kath Carter (Advisory Board)
- Shirin Behzadi (Advisory Board)
- Alan Macy (SBCAST - Science & Tech Advisor)
- Phoebe Frisch (PR / Communications)
- Melissa Yost (Accountant)
- Kate Winkler (Advisory Board)
- Jeff Karpel & Marty Clement (Legal Advisors)
- Luke de Pass (AI / Web Design)
- Leslie Ekker (Light Engineer / Mechanical Engineer)
- James Martin (Project Director)
- Gerard Kilgallon (Structural Production)
- Kamil Bartoszcze (Sound Engineer)
- Jan Soldat (Technical Engineer)
- Douglas Hammen & Andrew Gartner (Architects)
- Michael Beck (Mechanical Engineer, NASA)
- Brian Kuhlmann (Photographer)
- Annie Hasselmann (psychology, program and calendar director)
About Misa
Misa ART is an internationally recognized artist specializing in metal and wood.
Born in the Czech Republic and having lived in Chicago, New York City, Florida, and now California, Misa's journey has been deeply influenced by her exploration of color and its profound emotional impact. Her work transcends borders and boundaries, creating a universal expression of spirit and beauty that resonates with audiences everywhere, needing no interpretation.
In 2000, Misa moved to the United States on her own, opening her first art gallery in Chicago. Soon after, she began showcasing her work across the U.S., including in New York, Florida, and California. As a self-taught artist, Misa's passion and talent have led her to manage four art studios, three galleries, and a children's charity. For her, creating art is more than a profession—it's a way of life. She finds deep fulfillment in helping others feel, see, and experience the world from a different perspective.
Misa considers herself blessed, and she is devoted to using her artistic gift to make a positive impact on the world. A pivotal moment in her life was her Near-Death Experience, which she shares in her book "Tower of Light." During this experience, she received a download of profound knowledge and information about the "Towers of Light" — a mission she realized upon waking in an emergency room. She knew that she had returned to this world to build these Towers.
Her vision is to create two or three sets of Tower projects—one in Europe and one in the U.S. — which will rotate around the globe every few years, bringing healing and love to different communities. Misa is eager to support children's charities worldwide and she will do so with all of her love and light.
Misa's work can be found at www.misa-artwork.com and www.misaforlove.org.
Her book, "Tower of Light" is available here.
