PASSION FOR DESIGN
"I've always been entranced by the portrayal of music, prose and poetry as an abstract visual transformation. Though I have played instruments, saxophone being most prevalent, performing in front of an audience never felt very comfortable to me. Expressing rhythm, harmony, symbiosis, story, narrative through light and visual medium is a passion that drives my life forward and gives my work real meaning. Mood, drama, intimacy, anger, exuberance & fear; the light that shines from each of us and connects us, a transcendent energy source. I am so fortunate that I get an opportunity to tap into that in a way that helps to inspire and enhance people's experiences of things that they love."
- Marc Janowitz
The Foundation
E26 Design delivers on the promise to provide unique designs that are both visually dynamic yet genuine expressions of the artists with whom the firm works. It is able to provide audiences with world-class design and vivid imagery through a deep understanding of each artist’s objectives combined with a commitment to deliver impeccable results to each client.
E26 applies sound principles of holistic design using state of the art tools to create live experiences that inspire. Its work is experienced worldwide in concerts, theatre and television – ranging from live concert touring to comedy, musical and dramatic theatre. Lead by Founder and Chief Designer, Marc Janowitz, the firm designs the lighting and production for numerous touring musical artists including: My Morning Jacket, Trey Anastasio Band, The Lumineers, Monsters of Folk, Fun., TV on the Radio, Passion Pit, Girl Talk, Fischerspooner and The Decemberists.
Marc Janowitz has a passion for design.
Marc's path to becoming a lighting and production designer was as direct as they come. When he was eleven years old, his keen technical and artistic ability led him to be enlisted to lead the production and lighting of his school play. The die was cast, and Marc eventually went on to collaborate with respected and revered artists all over the world.
With training in theatrical lighting design and a degree in philosophy, Marc has a unique creative ability. Combining his aesthetic acumen with a practical understanding of production, Marc brings a myriad of diverse skills that guarantees a unique and successful approach to each project.
For over a decade, Founder & Chief Designer, Marc Janowitz, collaborated with the critically-acclaimed and ground-breaking organization, Blue Man Group, where he served on the design team for nearly all of their projects and special events worldwide. In New York theatre, Marc was involved with a myriad of downtown and off-Broadway groups including Camp Wanatachi (Director – Matt Cowart @ La Mama), Kiki Baby (Director – Lonny Price @ NYMF), Moisty the Snowman (NYMF) and Dai (Iris Bahr). He also has served as resident Lighting Designer for the Forbidden Broadway franchise for 12 years, resident designer for Theatre by the Blind and resident designer for Bridge Club Productions.