into the ether: contemporary light artists
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The DAI's "Year of the Elements" begins with Into the Ether: Contemporary Light Artists, highlighting fire, air and ether through an investigation of light, a primary aesthetic principle in art. Grounded by the Light and Space Movement of the 1960s in California, Into the Ether features artists who examine atmospheric changes, human perception, and individual experiences. Featuring the work of internationally acclaimed contemporary artists such as James Turrell, Robert Irwin, Leo Villareal, Erwin Redl, Daniel Rozin, and Diane Willow, the exhibition showcases experiments with immersive environments and atmospheric qualities, creating unique experiences for each museum patron. For more information, visit http://www.daytonartinstitute.org/etherTRANSCRIPT
EXHIBITION SPONSORS
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With additional support fromBricker & Eckler LLPJessup Wealth Management Renee & Alan ThurmanUniversity of Dayton
INTO THE ETHER: RELATED EVENTS AND PROGRAMSFor more information and pricing, please visitwww.daytonartinstitute.org or call 937-223-4ART (4278).
Diane Willow: Atmospheres of ExperienceVisiting Artist Talk March 29, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Fitz Hall 243 on the University of Dayton campusThis program is generously underwritten by the University of Dayton and is free and open to the public.
Vine & Canvas: What’s HotApril 7, 6:30 p.m.
Super Saturday Family DayApril 9, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Artist Talk with Erwin RedlApril 28, 6:30 p.m.
Curatorial Conversations: Into the Ether TourMay19, 6:00 p.m.
Yoga at the MuseumJune 26, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONSThe Year of the Classical Elements continues in the summer and fall with:
The Antarctic Sublime & Elements of Nature: WaterJuly 16 – October 16, 2016
Ravaged Sublime: Landscape Photography in the 21st CenturyOctober 15, 2016 – January 8, 2017
EXHIBITION ADMISSIONMuseum Members: FreeAdults: $14Seniors (60+): $11Students (18+ w/ID): $11Active Military: $11Groups (10 or more): $11Youth (ages 7-17): $6Children (6 & under): Free
In 2016, The Dayton Art Institute presents an innovative suite of special exhibitions, all organized by the museum and featuring contemporary art themed around the classical elements—fire, air, earth, water and ether.
The Year of the Classical Elements begins with Into the Ether: Contemporary Light Artists, on view April 2 – June 26. The exhibition highlights fire, air and ether through an investigation of light, a primary aesthetic principle in art.
Grounded in the Light and Space movement of the 1960s in California, Into the Ether features a group of internationally acclaimed artists—including James Turrell, Robert Irwin, Leo Villareal, Erwin Redl, Daniel
Rozin, and Diane Willow—who examine atmospheric changes, human perception, and individual experiences. These installations showcase experiments with immersive environments and atmospheric qualities, creating unique visitor experiences that will ignite the imagination and encourage participation.
For more about the exhibition, including videos and artist profiles, visit daytonartinstitute.org/ether.
COVER: Erwin Redl, (Austrian, born 1963) Fade, 2006, Light installation with programmed red LEDs at Conduit Gallery Dallas, 41 x 30 x 16 ft. Courtesy of the artist. ABOVE: Erwin Redl, (Austrian, born 1963) Fade, 2006, Light installation with programmed red LEDs at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 41 x 30 x 16 ft. Courtesy of the artist. RIGHT TOP: Leo Villareal (American, born 1967), Chasing Rainbows, 2004 (installation image), LEDs, custom software, electrical hardware, 60 x 96 x 4 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Sandra Gering, Inc. James Ewing Photography. RIGHT BOTTOM: Leo Villareal, (American, born 1967) Star, 2008, LEDs, custom software, electrical hardware. Courtesy of the artist and Sandra Gering, Inc.