In Darkness is a work about the victims of war. It is a bronze sculpture of a mother with her injured son in her arms. In the shadow is the man who started the war and has caused tremendous suffering and death.
Light sources, materials, and equipment:
GU10 led.
Dimensions of the work, approximately (width-height-depth):
20 - 24 -18 cm
Electricity consumption:
Standard mains current (10A/16A).
Does the artwork use sound?
No sound.
Support and other structures:
The work needs support structures, hanging points, or similar.
Structures, hardware, or other equipment needed from the client:
A stand to put both the sculpture and lamp on ( approx. 50 x 70 cm, hight can vary).
Minimum height of the space:
2,5 m
Minimum square meters of the space:
10 m2
Requirements for the space: darkness, temperature, colouring (light / dark / specific colour / other) etc.:
No straight sunlight, works best in a quite dark room.
Building time and people required (estimate):
The sculpture is easy to lift on a stand. The placing of the lamp on correct angle and distance from the sculpture is very important.
Artist's presence:
Guidance can be provided for building.
Seen before at:
Lux & Umbra, WAM, Turku, 2023-2024, Varjoissa, K.H Renlundin Museo, Kokkola, 2024
CONTACT INFORMATION
BLAF Best of Light Art in Finland
is hosted by
Finnish Light Art Society FLASH
2877700-6
LightArtFi
Producer: Annukka Ketola
annukka.ketola@valotaiteenseura.fi
+358 40 735 3972
Curators:
Mia Kivinen / mia.kivinen@valotaiteenseura.fi
Anna Björklund / anna.bjorklund@valotaiteenseura.fi