In the late 1960s some of his early work was displayed at the Santa Monica art studio. This work was known as the Mendota Soppages and uses light to create depth perception of difference pieces. Most of James Turrell’s artwork uses different shades of the same color to show how light can affect an object.
« I like to use light as a material, but my medium is actually perception. I want you to sense yourself sensing - to see yourself seeing. »
James Turrell
James Turrell uses simple shapes such as shapes and triangles and uses light to give them a 3 dimensional effect. Some of his best work includes the use of black and white to create different effects. James Turrell turns simple objects and turns them into works of art using the illusion of light. He is able to s
Read More In the late 1960s some of his early work was displayed at the Santa Monica art studio. This work was known as the Mendota Soppages and uses light to create depth perception of difference pieces. Most of James Turrell’s artwork uses different shades of the same color to show how light can affect an object.
« I like to use light as a material, but my medium is actually perception. I want you to sense yourself sensing - to see yourself seeing. »
James Turrell
James Turrell uses simple shapes such as shapes and triangles and uses light to give them a 3 dimensional effect. Some of his best work includes the use of black and white to create different effects. James Turrell turns simple objects and turns them into works of art using the illusion of light. He is able to show how the different colors and tones of light can change an object into something new. (
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