Tag Archives: light

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Part of a photo series by artist Fabian Oefner exploring the phenomenon of iridescence.

To create the images he syringed oil into a darkened, water-filled reservoir, capturing the plumes as they spread over the surface, sometimes resembling flames, irises and solar flares.

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Scenes from the eighth annual Vivid Sydney festival featuring over 90 site specific light projections from Sydney Opera House to Taronga Zoo and the Royal Botanic Garden.

The displays, created by 150 international artists, continue until June 18th.

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The masterful portraits of Belfast artist Colin Davidson. Choppy, textured brushwork eliciting the appearance of light striking the angles of the faces of (above) Brad Pitt, Liam Neeson, Lisa Hannigan, Ciaran Hinds, Angela Merkel, Roddy Doyle, Gavin Friday and Sinead Morrissey.

More here.

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Impulse: 30 illuminated see-saws currently on show at the Place Des Festivals in Montreal.

The see saws, which won the 6th annual Luminothérapie event last summer, generate a harmonious sequence of sound and light when they’re used.

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