James Turrell was born on May 6, 1943 in Los Angeles. He is an American land and earth artist who shows themes of light and space in his work. His work is meant to impact the eye, body, and mind with the force of a spiritual awakening. His work is meant to allow the audience see themselves “seeing.” Turrell stated he wants to use his eyes to penetrate space.
One of Turrell’s pieces is called “Gather Light” 2006. He uses L.E.D. light, etched glass, and shallow space. By looking at his work I can clearly see his fascination with light. The majority of his work is with light and glass and it feels as if you are in a way looking towards the future. His work is meant to be related to his personal and inward search for mankind’s place in the universe. Knowing this, I can see it in his work. His work is simple but it makes his message just that much bolder.
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