12/14/2024
LUMINARIES OF LIGHT
Pioneers of the California Light & Space Movement
Curated by Genevieve Williams
The California Light and Space movement, which emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, represents a singular convergence of art, science, and perception. Visionary artists within this movement sought to push the boundaries of traditional forms and mediums. By embracing unconventional materials such as glass, resin, and industrial plastics, they redefined light, volume, and color, treating these not as mere compositional elements but as essential materials that shaped their work.
In 𝘓𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, The Honarkar Foundation presents an exhibition featuring iconic works by the movement’s foremost figures: Peter Alexander, Larry Bell, Mary Corse, Laddie John Dill, Fred Eversley, Robert Irwin, Craig Kauffman, Helen Pashgian, James Turrell, De Wain Valentine, and Doug Wheeler. Collectively, these pioneers transcended conventional two-dimensionality and figuration, focusing instead on how light interacts with space and surface to evoke profound sensory experiences.
The Honarkar Foundation
📍298 Broadway Street, Laguna Beach
Exhibition Hours: 10am-3pm, Tues-Sat
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