Artists pay a lot of attention to light – why is that?

Can you make a sculpture out of light?

ABOUT LIGHT

The episode Light explores how light can transform a sculpture and how you can create a sculpture out of light.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Tonal values and contrasts

  • Shadows

  • How light directs our gaze

  • Natural and artificial light

  • How light changes between cloudy weather and bright sunshine

  • Artworks by artists who work with light

At the end of the episode, you're invited to close your eyes and imagine your own sculpture made of light. Then, grab a flashlight and experiment with shining it on an object from different angles!

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