October 16, 2009

The Light Fantastic

I'd heard of this exhibit for at least a year now but I haven't seen any substantial set of images from it, so I didn't see fit to do a post about it. This video gives a better sense of the show than any website I've seen about it.

As a bonus this video gives a fascinating glimpse into how stained glass fits (or doesn't) into contemporary gallery-based art - the mix of light box and natural light pieces, the predominance of mostly abstract work, and the emphasis on innovative technique - all of these shine a light on how stained glass is perceived in the present.

I hadn't heard of any of the artists prior to this exhibit, and I'm not sure there are any who stand out, but see for yourself.


Posted by Tom at October 16, 2009 11:18 AM