Kaneko exhibition sheds ‘light’ on what we take for granted
Refik Anadol’s “Infinity Room,” at the “light” exhibit at Kaneko
Alumnus and Visiting Assistant Researcher Refik Anadol (Design Media Arts, MFA '14), works in the fields of site-specific public art and live audio/visual performance with an immersive installation approach, particularly his works explore the space among digital and physical entities by creating a hybrid relationship between architecture and media arts. His 'Infinity Room' is now on view at Kaneko in Omaha, as part of their 'light' art and science experience exhibition.
"It’s the time of year when days are their shortest and people love to brighten up the longer nights with lots of holiday lights. This year, the best bulbs just might be indoors. Kaneko is adding sparkle to the season with “light,” an exhibition showcasing creative ways to see, experience and think about light.
That frequently means full immersion. From towering installations that bathe visitors in soft, glowing colors to infinity rooms that seem to stretch and bend endlessly, the goal of the exhibition, said executive director Chris Hochstetler, is “to explore the mystery of light.”
One way to accomplish that is through “Triph,” a light installation by the Dutch artist collaborative Circus Family. Originally created for the annual South by Southwest festival, the installation, which the director describes as “a technological Stonehenge,” includes pieces that tower over 12 feet and interact with visitors through color gradients that fill geometric mirrored shapes.
Other show standouts include Refik Anadol’s “Infinity Room,” a mirrored chamber filled with kaleidoscopic light patterns, and Taylor Dean Harrison’s “Enunciation,” a metal structure filled with LED “stained glass.” Also on view are works by Omaha artist Corey Broman, who creates clear glass sculptures that use light and shadow to full effect.
The show also explores scientific issues such as vision and optics, physiology of light energy, sustainability, light pollution and conservation. “We take light for granted, but we want people think about what it means to them and to walk away considering light in a different way,” Hochstetler said."— Kim Carpenter, Nov. 30, 2017
This post is an excerpt, read the full article at the Omaha World Herald website.
Read more about Refik Anadol's public works here.