Anthony McCall’s first major exhibition at London’s Tate Modern is shining a spotlight on the British artist’s unique interactive sculptures created using beams of intense light and fine mist. McCall, whose career began in filmmaking, draws inspiration from cinema projectors to sculpt light in three-dimensional forms that can be manipulated by visitors.
The exhibition, titled “Solid Light,” showcases McCall’s innovative approach to art, where viewers are encouraged to walk around, look into, and interact with the light sculptures to fully grasp their meaning. With no specific clues offered by the artist, the interpretation of the works is left to the viewer, allowing for a range of perspectives and experiences.
Taking place in near-total darkness, the exhibition creates a mesmerizing atmosphere where visitors’ movements generate fleeting silhouettes and ever-changing shapes within the light sculptures. The use of haze machines in the exhibit space adds a layer of complexity, requiring precise positioning and airflow to maintain the desired effect.
Curator Gregor Muir describes the experience of encountering McCall’s works as seeing sculptures materialize in space, offering a unique and immersive viewing experience unlike traditional gallery settings. “Solid Light” challenges viewers to engage with the art in a physical and dynamic way, creating new forms and shadows with each interaction.
The exhibition will be on display at Tate Modern until April 27, 2025, inviting art enthusiasts and visitors to explore the boundaries of sculpture and light manipulation in a captivating and thought-provoking display.
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