On Thin Ice is a selection of casual-but-curious found objects and materials assembled into a minimal diorama. The cold white LED light source suggests characteristics of a Fresnel lens, presented in a situation leading into multiple possible stories in the imminent near future. The dramatic potential is further underlined by the dynamic shadow echoing the broken and imperfect surfaces of the artwork.
Light sources, materials, and equipment used:
LED, Fresnel lens, broken car sideview mirror, cold glaze resin, sink strainer.
Approximate dimensions of the work, (width-height-depth):
20cm x 15cm x 15 cm
Electricity consumption:
Standard mains current (10A/16A).
Does the artwork use sound?
No sound.
Support and other structures:
The work includes all the necessary structures.
Structures, hardware, or other equipment needed from the client:
A sculpture pedestal for the artwork, white or light gray colour on the top surface.
Minimum height of the space:
2 m
Minimum square meters of the space:
5 m2
Requirements for the space: darkness, temperature, colouring (light / dark / specific colour / other) etc.:
Moderate darkness or darkness.
Building time and people required (estimate):
1-2 hours - mostly just orienting the artwork in the exhibition space (and possibly controlling the surrounding lighting suitably).
Artist's presence:
Guidance can be provided for building.
Seen before at:
Don't Hold Your Breath:, Sipoo, 2022
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
