Between Dark and Light
the light art of ruth mcdermott and ben baxter
by Ruth Mcdermott and Ben Baxter
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About the Book
OVER THE PAST two decades, a quiet revolution has taken place in the world of light art and design with the introduction of LED technology. Sydney-based artists Ruth McDermott and Ben Baxter have been on the vanguard of this movement, creating innovative and award-winning installation artworks utilising the capabilities of this new technology. Their work has become known for creating site-specific narratives exploring the landscapes and histories of Sydney and the greater Australia.
This book surveys thirteen years of their practice (2009–2022), as their work evolved in tandem with the technology, with a special focus on the technical aspects of creating, mounting and displaying large-scale installations. Along with an essay on the history of light art, commentary from collaborators, and over 100 photographs documenting the conceptual life span of eighteen artworks, this book features the authors’ reflections on the unique relationship of artistic collaboration, and how this relationship has enhanced their practice and journey as artists.
This book surveys thirteen years of their practice (2009–2022), as their work evolved in tandem with the technology, with a special focus on the technical aspects of creating, mounting and displaying large-scale installations. Along with an essay on the history of light art, commentary from collaborators, and over 100 photographs documenting the conceptual life span of eighteen artworks, this book features the authors’ reflections on the unique relationship of artistic collaboration, and how this relationship has enhanced their practice and journey as artists.
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Features & Details
- Primary Category: Arts & Photography Books
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Project Option: Standard Portrait, 8×10 in, 20×25 cm
# of Pages: 144 - Publish Date: Aug 21, 2022
- Language English
- Keywords public art, individual artists, light art
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UTS ePRESS
Sydney, Australia
UTS ePRESS is the digital, open access scholarly publishing arm of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). We publish high quality scholarly titles across a wide range of academic disciplines, including cultural studies, design, governance, history, indigenous studies, international studies, law, literacy, society and social justice. Focusing on open access digital formats, UTS ePRESS currently publishes journals, books and conference proceedings. Our aim is to enhance scholarly publishing by exploring, innovating and enabling new modes of publication in the digital arena.