Especially for this time of year, conceptual light artist Clifton Mahangoe presents his latest light artworks from the 'Stillness of Light' series. In his work, Mahangoe investigates sunlight, artificial light and his own ‘inner light.’ While painters use brushes, paint and canvas, artist Mahangoe uses light and projections of nature as carriers of a message that runs deeper than his own. His exploration of light as a language pushes the boundaries of visual light art. The slow rhythm of his projected sequences creates a mesmerising and soothing effect on the viewer. You get the feeling that you are part of something bigger.
Mahangoe: My studio is nature, and I always look for places in the world where there is a high vibration and where light flows. This work was made in Switzerland, in the high mountains and under pure, flowing waterfalls. I film underwater footage at this location and then project it onto a 360-degree sphere. Then I print a carefully chosen frame on a brushed steel panel. This is covered with an epoxy layer so that it gets a holographic effect. The light work can be experienced differently throughout the day due to different angles at which the sun reflects off the surface, and the round shape, combined with light, gives a dynamic effect. By playing with repetitive patterns, I build worlds of light that activate our unconscious memory.
“The Sphere Zwitserland 2020” Serie Stillness of light – Golden Angels 2 - Epoxy coating, print, Dibond brushed - 100 cm (diameter) - edition of 10 - price upon request.