Gallery 1 — Being-Appearing-Disappearing
Gallery 2 — Light-Portraits of Jarnac
Gallery 3 — In Full Light
From Shadow To Light 2001
Fondation DANAE, Jarnac, France — Artist in residence Fondation DANAE
A suite of three installations
The in situ work From Shadow To Light at Fondation DANAE in Jarnac, France, constitutes a series of installations in three adjoning galleries: Being-Appearing-Disappearing (Gallery 1), Light-Portraits (Gallery 2) and In Full Light (Gallery 3). In this series of installations, light and space are materialised; rendering them visible for the viewer.
Being-Appearing-Disappearing 2001
Gallery 1, Fondation DANAE, Jarnac, France
Paper, pigment, text, halogen light
The shirts in Being-Appearing-Disappearing reflect different states of existence. Being affirms our existence and the space that we occupy on earth and within the universe. Appearing relates to the awareness of our existence in the exhibition space and in the world; appearing to oneself, appearing to the other. Disappearing relates to the precariousness of our existence, the loss of our own memory and that of others. Suspended in space, these shirts instil into the viewer a want to wear them. They suggest images of floating bodies or their shadows in space.
Light-Portraits of Jarnac 2001
Gallery 2, Fondation DANAE, Jarnac, France
Papier, pigment, text, slide projections integrated in the exhibition space
The Light-Portraits of Jarnac originates from the shadows of young people from Jarnac. In this installation, the viewer is confronted with his/her own image as a portrait of light. This image of light-body and inner being radiates and manifests itself through the exhibition space.
In Full Light 2001
Gallery 2, Fondation DANAE, Jarnac, France
Paper, text, halogen light, reflective acrylic, slide projections integrated in the exhibition space
The in situ work, In Full Light places the spectator in a context in which he/she can interact with the architectural elements of the space. Upon entering the gallery, the spectator triggers an interaction between himself and the various elements composing the work: light projections and refractions, mirrors, text and a light-portrait projected onto the fireplace. In this work the spectator is placed in full light, his/her own presence is confirmed by his/her silhouette which appears in the architectural space.