Doug Wheeler's Light Installation DW 68 VEN MCASD 11 Recreated in 2011
Doug Wheeler's work DW 68 VEN MCASD 11, originally conceived in 1968, was realized as a white UV neon light installation in 2011. The piece measures 18 by 34 by 33-3/4 feet. This recreation highlights Wheeler's ongoing exploration of light and space, a movement rooted in Southern California. The installation was documented on artcritical on October 28, 2011. Wheeler's practice involves immersive environments that challenge perceptual boundaries. His contributions to the Light and Space movement are significant, with this work exemplifying his use of artificial light to alter spatial awareness. The 2011 version underscores the enduring relevance of his conceptual frameworks from the late 1960s.
Key facts
- Doug Wheeler created DW 68 VEN MCASD 11
- The work is a white UV neon light installation
- It was originally conceived in 1968
- It was realized in 2011
- Dimensions are 18 x 34 x 33-3/4 feet
- Documented on artcritical on October 28, 2011
- Part of the Light and Space movement
- Focuses on perceptual and spatial manipulation
Entities
Artists
- Doug Wheeler
Institutions
- artcritical
Locations
- Southern California