Turrell manipulates light in his installations. He uses no magic tricks, no sleight of hand, just a well-researched understanding of the possibilities of light and the known perceptions of the eye. James Turrell's Danaë presents light not as an illuminating factor, but as a tangible entity. The piece's enigmatic violet rectangle, which appears as a painted canvas at first, is in reality an ethereal plane of blue light. It beckons visitors to touch and explore its depths, allowing them to indulge in Turrell's study of the tangible essence of light.
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Mattress FactoryVenue
Mattress Factory
Category
Installation ArtTag
James TurrellStart date
January 1st, 1983
End date
October 7th, 2027
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Ages: All ages
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About Mattress Factory
Mattress Factory is an artist-centered museum, international residency program and renowned producer and presenter of installation art. We say “yes” to artists, offering time and space to dream and realize projects in our hometown, Pittsburgh, PA. We invite audiences from around the world and around the corner to step inside, immerse and connect with the artistic process.