Illuminating “Star Wars™ and The Power of Costume“
The Star Wars™ film series has thrilled audiences with its epic storylines, unforgettable characters and groundbreaking visual effects since its inception in 1977. A visit to the The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) reveals another compelling force embedded within each Star Wars™ film: costumes. DIA’s Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume exhibition features more […]
Evaluate Light for Better Sleep and More Energy
While energy-efficient light bulbs have been in existence since the late 1970s, the last decade has seen their use explode in commercial and residential spaces. Given that these bulbs can use up to 80% less energy than a typical incandescent bulb and last 5-25 times longer, their popularity is easy to understand. As these bulbs […]
Rosewood Phuket | Luxury, Elevated by Light
The most seasoned of travelers escape to Phuket, Thailand, for the ultimate tropical getaway. Revered as the “Pearl of the Andaman Sea,” the rainforested island boasts white, sandy beaches with crystal-clear waters and curiously shaped limestone cliffs. The Rosewood Phuket resort sits proudly along the island’s aptly named Emerald Bay—a glittering, verdant hideaway shaded by […]
Masters of Light: Marc Langlois
Meet Marc Langlois, lighting designer at Detroit Institute of Arts. From illuminating some of the world’s most recognized art to innovating lighting design techniques, Langlois is irrefutably a SORAA Master of Light. While we were visiting the Detroit Institute of Arts, we met with Marc to discover how he illuminates the museum and its exhibits […]
5 Scientific Facts You Need to Know About Blue Light
We know that blue light impacts our sleep, but to what extent? Blue light disrupts the circadian cycle by suppressing the production of melatonin at bedtime, for example, but it can also help mitigate sleep deprivation in the morning. The studies listed below are just a few examples of the vast literature available in the […]
#LiveLight Chats: Cassie Shortsleeve
Cassie Shortsleeve, writer, editor and regular contributor to national publications like Shape, Men’s Health and Women’s Health, knows a thing or two about travel and healthy habits. We sat with Cassie to learn what inspires her and the role light plays in her exhilarating writing career. SORAA: It is apparent that traveling is central […]
Masters of Light: Darrell Hawthorne
Painters have incorporated light into their work for centuries. Whether employed to illuminate a scene or symbolize a revelation of great proportions, light serves as a formidable force in many a masterpiece. Originally a fine art painter, Darrell Hawthorne discovered the power of light long before embarking on his career as a lighting designer. Hawthorne […]
The Art of Living Residence | An Interview with John Fox
Santa Monica, California, is home to an exclusive collection of opulent estates. Here, panoramic ocean views and entrancing sunsets serve as backdrops to each home’s unique silhouette. One home, however, stands out among the rest. Designed by famed architect Marc Whipple, The Art of Living Residence boasts minimalist architectural elements to showcase the owner’s beloved […]
SORAA Celebrates International Day of Light
An omnipresent force, light holds the power to beautify, heal, energize and inspire. Sunlight enriches crops around the world to feed billions of people, for instance, while electric light enhances human productivity. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) hosts the first-ever International Day of Light on May 16, 2018, to recognize light’s […]
SORAA’s Latest Act | The Flea Theater
Nestled in New York City’s Tribeca district in Lower Manhattan, the award-winning Flea Theater draws audiences far and wide with its gripping Off-Off-Broadway productions. Built on the premise of “raising a joyful hell in a small space,” The Flea Theater originally called 41 White Street—a rented building with cramped dressing rooms and inadequate storage space—its […]