Masters of Light: Olivia Steele
Olivia Steele is a woman of many mantras—powerful mantras that inspire and enlighten when immortalized in her neon masterpieces. The contemporary light artist fuses glass, noble gas and light to manifest emotions and dreams the human eye can see, study and appreciate. Steele has shared her symbolic and sometimes irreverent creations across the globe, with […]
Masters of Light: Jen Lewin (Part II)
Similar to lighting designers and specifiers, artist Jen Lewin evaluates LEDs and drivers to create impactful works of art. She taps her love of architecture and mathematics to transform environments with light, and has developed ingenious lighting solutions to conquer daunting engineering challenges. Most importantly, Lewin keeps the human experience in mind when determining light […]
Masters of Light: Jen Lewin (Part I)
When was the last time a piece of art made you feel one with the world around you? With every installation she creates, interactive artist Jen Lewin redefines the notions of art and community. Her curious and fascinating large scale installations breathe new life into public spaces. Take “Sidewalk Harp” in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for instance. […]
Conserve Art Without Sacrificing Color Rendition
Conserve Art Without Sacrificing Color Rendition With new developments in LED lighting and technology, it is possible to conserve art, accurately render colors in fragile objects and minimize the effects of light damage. We spoke with SORAA Chief Scientist Aurelien David to learn more about lighting best practices when it comes to art conservation. Properly […]
Masters of Light: Jason Livingston
Masters of Light: Lighting Designer Jason Livingston Jason Livingston, principal of Studio T+L, illuminates theaters and other unique spaces with ingenious lighting designs. The award-winning lighting design firm taps its in-depth theater knowledge to craft dynamic lighting solutions accentuating visual and artistic experiences across the United States. Livingston has taught architectural lighting design in New […]
LFI Artist: Pamela Rys
Tell us about where your internal inspiration comes from? How does it influence the work you do? And how do you want others to view and experience your work? My paintings are grounded in an admiration of the vastness of the cosmos and also the interest in pranic healing energies. Contemplation of the night sky […]
Masters of Light: Rebecca Weir
A full-bodied passion for adventure fuels the fascinating life of lighting designer extraordinaire, Rebecca Weir. As the founder and creative director of lighting design firm, light.iQ, Weir revitalizes unique spaces in London and around the world—from traveling caravans to beach huts—with exquisitely polished techniques. Beyond design, Weir also recognizes light’s ability to transform interiors and […]
Accurate Whiteness Rendering Crystallizes the Meaning Behind Mika Aoki’s Glass Sculptures
Contemporary artist Mika Aoki illustrates the complexities of nature’s unseen forces with glass sculptures emanating various shades of white. Her subjects include fungi, cells and other biological wonders invisible to the human eye. Aoki has a keen understanding of color and the role light plays in her work, giving her the ability to create harmony, […]
Top 3 Fine Art Lighting Techniques
Light should accentuate your most prized pieces of art, not damage them. Whether your art collection features paintings, sculptures, furniture, artifacts or fragile documents, applying proper fine art lighting techniques can lengthen the lifespan of your pieces, all while enhancing the viewing experience with optimal color rendering and optics. SORAA Chief Scientist Aurelien David shared […]
Masters of Light: Michael Dernaj, Light Fixture Designer
Michael Dernaj is on a mission to reinvent light fixtures as we know them. Since establishing Artefact Industries with cofounder Kate Steele in 2014, the Melbourne, Australia-based entrepreneur has illuminated the world with his bespoke creations. Artefact Industries’ premise is simple: to design high-end, high-performing light fixtures interior and lighting designers can easily customize for […]