Library of Light: Encounters With Artists And Designers

Structured around four thematic essays – Political Light, Mediating Light, Performance Light and Absent Light – this book develops our understanding of light as a creative medium and its impact on our cultural history and examines the role that light plays in the new frontiers of art, design and technology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 14 March 2019
Publisher: Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd

Library of Light is a captivating exploration of the multifaceted world of light, encompassing a diverse range of established and emerging practitioners who utilize light as both a material and a subject. This interdisciplinary collaboration brings together artists, performers, photographers, filmmakers, curators, producers, and experts from various fields, including theatre, music, performance, fine art, public art, holography, digital media, architecture, and the built environment.

The book is organized into twenty-five in-depth interviews and four thematic essays, namely Political Light, Mediating Light, Performance Light, and Absent Light. These essays aim to expand our understanding of light as a creative medium and investigate its profound impact on our cultural history. They also explore the evolving role of light in the forefront of art, design, and technology.

Illustrated with a stunning array of color photographs and images of installations, sculptures, architectural projects, interventions in public space, and works in virtual reality, Library of Light offers a visual feast that enhances the reader's understanding and appreciation of light as an artistic medium.

The book features interviews and contributions from a diverse range of renowned artists, including David Batchelor, Rana Begum, Robin Bell, Jason Bruges (Jason Bruges Studio), Anne Bean and Richard Wilson (The Bow Gamelan), Laura Buckley, Mário Caeiro, Paule Constable, Ernest Edmonds, Angus Farquhar (NVA), Rick Fisher, Susan Gamble, and Michael Wenyon. Additionally, it includes insights from ISO Studio, Susan Hiller, Michael Hulls, and Russell Maliphant, Cliff Lauson, Chris Levine, Michael Light, Joshua Lightshow, Liliane Lijn, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Manu Luksch, Mark Major (Speirs + Major), Helen Marriage (Artichoke), Anthony McCall, Gustav Metzger, Haroon Mirza, Yoko Ono, Katie Paterson, Andrew Pepper, Mark Titchner, and Andi Watson.

Through its comprehensive and insightful content, Library of Light serves as a valuable resource for artists, designers, researchers, and enthusiasts alike. It sheds light on the diverse applications of light in various artistic disciplines and highlights its significance in shaping our cultural and technological landscape. This captivating book will undoubtedly inspire and provoke thought, pushing the boundaries of our perception and understanding of light.

Weight: 1146g
Dimension: 256 x 199 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848222533