Five Fundamental Characteristics of Light Sculptures

Five Fundamental Characteristics

1. Light as Primary Medium

Light isn't just used to highlight an existing object. Light is the object.

2. Sculptural Presence

Either a literal sculpture that emits light, or using light, color, and shadow to sculpt space into an object.

3. Spatial Transformation

Light Sculptures do not merely occupy a space. It's essential that they actively construct the space around them.

4. Perception is the subject

Provide meaning and existence through perception. Like a mirror, light sculptures encourage viewer participation. Through the act of perceiving, meaning is created, so in a way, it's shining a light on the way we perceive. (excuse the pun)

5. Temporal

Time is an important dimension for light sculptures. The time scale (seconds through years) is an important axis of design for a light sculpture.