Sculpting with Light
1988; The MIT Press; Volume: 21; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.2307/1578560
ISSN1530-9282
AutoresBeverly Reiser, Susannah Gardiner,
Tópico(s)Aesthetic Perception and Analysis
ResumoThe exhibit Lights On!: Self-Illuminated Sculpture began its tour of the United States at the Walnut Creek (California) Civic Arts Gallery, appearing 30 April through 7 June 1987. Each of the nine artists featured creates sculptures in lightemitting media such as neon tubes and video screens. All of the work is kinetic, or changing in time. Unlike the kinetic art of the 1950s and 1960s, however, these pieces do not rely on moving parts; it is the light that changes, by brightening, dimming and changing hues. Thus the effect of change or movement is achieved by electronic rather than mechanical means. The content of these artworks varies widely, ranging from the meditative to the playful to the apocalyptic. Larry Albright's works combine rare gases and electronic circuitry to create effects reminiscent of the fantastic elements of some old-time electronic machines. He captures neon and other rare gases within a glass sphere. Electronic circuitry excites the gases to cause lightning-like effects, which the viewer can control by turning knobs or running his or her hands over the surface of the
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