Because I really enjoy glassblowing, I want my project to incorporate glass somehow. My first idea is to make “slice” sculptures, similar to how people make portraits by carving into books; the sculpture is a composite of individual pages cut to a particular shape that, only when brought together, do they form a coherent image…
Concept Proposal: Isabel Azevedo
For my project, I want to take a more traditional art approach, and allow the addition of light as a medium to enhance what I do. I was really inspired by the pieces made by Hari & Deepti, who I presented on last week. I want to attempt a similar technique using paper and light,…
Project Proposal: John Stegeman
I’ve had an idea or two about what I could do for the project. The first concept is more thought out and I know how to make it work. The second concept is more of an unknown and more of an experimentation project. Concept 1: This concept utilizes an LED strip to do a super…
Project Proposals: Vincent Miller
I’ve had a couple ideas about what to do for my final project. I’ve put more thought into the first one, and I’m leaning towards that. However, I wanted to put both here and see what other people think. Idea 1: A Representation of Neurons The idea here is to create a dynamic piece of…
Light Artist: Micah E. Scott
Micah Elizabeth Scott is a visual and new media artist from the San Francisco area. She started in her craft at a young age. During her teen years, she spent endless time in her family home’s basement tinkering with electronics. With a father who worked as an engineer, she would always take advantage and utilize…
Light Artist: Jack Storms
Jack Storms is an American light artist based in California who specializes in cold-worked dichroic glass sculptures. While most glass artists work with the material in a molten state, Jack is unique in that he completes his work entirely in a cold-worked process. While Jack never really could describe what he wanted to do at…
Light Artist: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer is an electronic artist who works at the intersection of performance art and architecture. He believes that “even if you are not using a computer, you are affected by this environment. Working with technology is inevitable.” His studies in Physical Chemistry shaped has had a lasting impact on the form and structure of…
Yayoi Kusama Presentation
My presentation is on Japanese surrealism and pop/light artist Yayoi Kusama. The presentation focuses on her use of mirrors, light, repeating patterns, and space. Beginning with a summary video, this presentation covers In Infinity- Kusama’s bright yellow and dotted infinity room. Then I discuss All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins, a room full…
Light Artist: Marshmallow Laser Feast
Aside from having an amazing name, Marshmallow Laser Feast (MLF) is known for creating stunning, interactive visual collaborations. Most often, their work is in coordination with other artists / outside organizations where MLF tends to work toward helping their goal to be achieved through the innovative use of new / modern media, especially VR and…
Light Artist: Gunda Förster
Gunda Förster is a light artist who was born in Berlin Germany in 1967. Her art focuses on spacial awareness and architectural lighting. She is a professor of Architecture and Design at Universität Der Künste in Berlin. During this time in Germany there was civil unrest, poverty, and oppression. I think this comes out in…