Event
September/October 2023
CREATIVITY AND THE COMMON THREAD
Internationally renowned light artist Grimanesa Amorós will be the headline speaker at the LiGHT 23 exhibition in November. Here she talks about her work, her inspiration and her belief in the power of light to communicate 8
� Grimanesa Amorós and her Golden Array installation, Mumbai, India
eruvian-born US multimedia artist Grimanesa Amorós has become known for her bold installations. Amorós uses video, electronic components and lighting 'to create immersive environments and connect the viewer to their surroundings'. Integral to her creations is her use of light which she sees as a powerful communicator. Amorós firmly believes in its ability to transcend social and geographical boundaries. 'We all connect to the light,' she says. 'On a symbolic level, light has often been metaphorically connected with enlightenment, knowledge and understanding. It
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can serve as a common thread that binds humanity together, irrespective of cultural, social, or regional differences, all themes in my work.' Amorós began incorporating light in her work following a trip to Iceland. While there, she experienced the Northern Lights. She instantly appreciated the powerful effect of light, especially its mercurial qualities. 'Light is ephemeral,' she says, 'so we cannot own it. It is not ours; we can learn how to use it as a tool, but it is not individual. This freedom fascinates me.' Her installations are often large scale and multidisciplinary. Technology is an enduring
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