I wanted to deal with light directly rather than with paint.
James TurrellRead
I'm known as a light artist. But rather than be someone who depicted light, or painted light in some way, I wanted to have the work be light.
Interpretation
What this quote means
James Turrell emphasizes creating art that embodies light itself rather than merely representing it.
In this quote, James Turrell expresses his intention to create art that is not just a visual depiction of light but rather an experience of light itself. He seeks to engage audiences by allowing them to feel and interact with light as a fundamental element of his artistic work, transforming the perception of art into something that transcends traditional boundaries of representation.
Themes
LightArtExperiencePerceptionEngagement
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during an art exhibit opening to express the nature of light art.
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