Shadow of Light Markku Uimonen Photo: Markku Uimonen, courtesy of the Finnish Colour Association
Shadow of Light is a diptych containing sources of neon light which create shadows without obstacles or objects.
Artwork finished in: 1995
Which kind of light sources and what other materials and equipment are used? Neon.
Please provide the dimensions of the work. Approximate size will do. Please mention if the work can be adjusted. (width-height-depth): 2400 x 1250 x 100 mm (2x/diptych).
Please provide the dimensions of the work for mailing / sending. Approximate size will do: Wooden case appr. 2500 x 1350 x 200 mm (2x).
Electricity consumption: Standard mains current (10A/16A).
Does the artwork use sound? No sound.
Support and other structures: The work includes all the necessary structures.
Please state which structures, hardware or other equipment is needed from the client: Inconspicuous hanging wires, dimmable profile lantern with shutters focused as fill light to painting.
Minimum height of the space: Preferably 3 meters.
Minimum square meters of the space: 30 m2
Requirements for the space: darkness, temperature, colouring (light / dark / specific colour / other) etc.: Subtly gloomy, a wall behind the artwork.
Building time and people required (estimate): Two pairs of hands and two hours.
Artist's presence: Guidance can be provided for building.
Seen before at: Retretti Art Center, LUX Helsinki, Lahti Museum of Visual Arts