Let There Be Light

Last Friday, Laura and I kicked off the holidays (i.e. winter solstice) by going to the annual outdoor art exhibit held on the campus of Piedmont Virginia Community College. The show is called Let There Be Light. It is a one night affair and begins at sundown. As you probably guessed, the art displayed is all light-centered. It is a fantastic opportunity to experience art in a non traditional setting.

Although a bit chilly, it was a gorgeous evening – the full moon added a touch of drama and natural beauty. Rarely do we get to see art in so many different forms: paper constructed lanterns gracefully floating over the surface of a still pond powered only by the breeze; a giant screen playing a loop of the effects of light on the eye's dilating pupil; glow-stick clad dancers performing on a grassy hill; a school of fish cast against a classroom building; a pottery kiln made of paper in full fire. And there was much, much more. It was a true visual feast.

Here are some pictures:

  Floating Lanterns by Stacey Evans and John Grant (photo by Stacey Evans)

  Dilate by Rob Tarbell

  Dance Move Burglar by Brushwood’s School of Dance (photo by Stacey Evans)

  School by Fenella Belle (photo by Stacey Evans)

  Paper Kiln by Tom Clarkson

Comments

[Stacey Evans]

Thanks for coming to the show. It was a lovely night.