Dutch school all the painters of light from norway and sweden. And petra very who came to germany to study art. You know where its more appreciated words more precious. When james tarell frames light as in a painting hes following a centuries old tradition of western art. From the baroque period which in modern times artists have been captivated by the power of light. Light can bring a scene to life increase its dramatic effect and focus the viewers attention. In the 17th century of the use of light transformed the world of art. For the 1st time artists used like to highlight their subjects and not just saints but mere mortals. And even the artists themselves. They created a world of sharp contrast between light and dark. The renaissance sought to bring light into darkness using science and reason to counter the influence of the church and religion. Rembrandts the anatomy lesson of dr nicholas told is the quintessential renaissance art work the participants are gathered around the corp
No life or something that is born first physically. Related to the spirit. Or trial or produce. Of those. Who dont think of it that way. James travail uses light to create art to rail is not a god but many consider him one of our greatest contemporary artists his works dont simply make use of light they are light itself. Is installations bay the viewer in light. I use your orientation as if in a heavy. Every. Creature born in museum in. The largest ever seen in europe. Gives interviews at the museum. Seventy five years old now he rarely travels to these kinds of exhibitions which are held all over the world. Our conversation focused on the main theme of his work the secrets of light. Mist that are out when and how did you first realize that the world is all about flights i dont know the very can tell you anything about religion or or science but i do know that a lot of artists about like you look at just the history of art in our you know our culture. Is littered with people who are de
rails works reflect his interest in eastern mysticism but they re by no means esoteric. his parents were devout quakers a form of christianity that believes there is good in everyone and that we all have a direct connection to god. sitting in silence in quaker meeting to really learn just trial to come to a place of peace in the quiet. he was raised to find the divine light in every person. who says the door to start cemetery in central berlin philosopher georg hale and author and playwright virgil brecht are among those buried here. a few years ago terrelle transformed the chapel here with an installation that took full advantage of the twilight hours. a room without shadows filled with changing colors.