Anthony McCall's Solid Light Works at Les Abattoirs, Toulouse
From February 22 to May 5, 2013, Les Abattoirs in Toulouse is set to feature an exhibition titled 'Solid Light Works' by artist Anthony McCall. This marks the inaugural display of his vertical and horizontal light projections in a revamped venue. Inspired by his renowned work 'Line Describing a Cone' from 1977, the new installations create luminous conical shapes, with captivating projections appearing on walls and floors. Attendees will experience the interplay of light as they move around and across these works. Additionally, the piece 'Leaving (With Two Minutes Silence)' emphasizes sound's impact on visual perception.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Solid Light Works' at Les Abattoirs, Toulouse, February 22 – May 5, 2013
- First confrontation between vertical and horizontal projections by McCall
- Based on 'Line Describing a Cone' from Documenta 6 (1977)
- Vertical projections extend cone with floor drawing; horizontal with wall drawing
- Viewers can walk around vertical works and along horizontal ones
- Piece 'Leaving (With Two Minutes Silence)' includes sonic element
- McCall paused his work for twenty years before returning with digital technology
- Transition from experimental cinema to environmental installation
Entities
Artists
- Anthony McCall
Institutions
- Les Abattoirs – Musée d'art moderne et contemporain de Toulouse
- Documenta 6
Locations
- Toulouse
- France
Sources
- artpress —