Exhibition shines light on artist’s creativity

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Exhibition shines light on artist’s creativity

BY DANI VOLKE 

A colourfully intrinsic exhibition is on display at the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) until February 1.

Flight to Light, created by internationally renowned lighting designer and composer, Mary-Anne Kyriakou is a light and sound installation.

The artwork is made of a series of plastic cubes, which sit on a raised platform sheet.

A single low-energy LED MR16 lamp orb is inside each of the cubes and refraction of the light is created by a single Swarovski crystal, making a Christmas tree lighting effect.

The room the artwork is set up in is darkened and there is a colourful, changing background on a screen behind the cubes.

Mary-Anne said she was interested in the relationship between design, technology, music and science.

She works hard to raise public awareness and appreciation for more creative, interesting and energy-efficient environments and artworks.

WPCC manager Linda del Bao said the artist enticed her audience though combining light and sound.

“I haven’t seen anything like this before, the brilliant everchanging- colours contrast with the black background of the space and with the addition of sound and other images, creates a hypnotic and spiritual experience,” Ms del Bao said.

“It reminds me of a Christmas light display, with a great contemporary feel and with the added benefit of being energy efficient.

“I am sure that visitors to the centre will be drawn to this exhibition.”

dani.volke@ruralpress.com

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