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The Light and Space movement is an art movement that originated in the 1960s right here in Southern California. It was influenced by a man named John Mclaughlin who inspired other artists later into the movement. Light and Space is centered around the use of materials such as glass, plastic, resin, and acrylic. It plays around with space and light displaying images on surfaces, working with natural and artificial light like neons or fluorescent ones. The Light and Space art movement relies on light and space in addition to industrial materials and geometric shapes to influence viewers’ perceptions. They use geometric shapes mostly but others have used plywood, or even fiberglass to change the mood.

From Center Museum California Center for the Arts, Escondido

  1. We Attempt to Contain by Jay Johnson, Image 1.

    Jay Johnson

    We Attempt to Contain, 1995

    Baltic birch, fabric, and brass

    133.5 x 80.5 x 17.25 in (339.09 x 204.47 x 43.82 cm)

  2. Drawing for CCAM, Escondido by Jay Johnson, Image 1.

    Jay Johnson

    Drawing for CCAM, Escondido, 1995

    Charcoal and ink on paper

  3. Untitled 1992 by David Ortins, Image 2.

    David Ortins

    Untitled 1992, 1992

    Oil and beeswax on wood panel

    9.5 x 26 x 2 in (24.13 x 66.04 x 5.08 cm)

  4. Untitled 1992 by Kathy Muehlemann, Image 2.

    Kathy Muehlemann

    Untitled 1992, 1992

    Monotype on paper

    17.25 x 15 in (43.82 x 38.1 cm)

  5. A Sea-Change by Kathy Muehlemann, Image 2.

    Kathy Muehlemann

    A Sea-Change, 1990

    Oil On Canvas

    20.25 x 16.25 x 1.75 in (51.44 x 41.28 x 4.45 cm)

  6. Dream of Odysseus by Kathy Muehlemann, Image 2.

    Kathy Muehlemann

    Dream of Odysseus, 1990

    Monotype on paper

    17.5 x 15 in (44.45 x 38.1 cm)

  7. Red Cloud by Kathy Muehlemann, Image 3.

    Kathy Muehlemann

    Red Cloud, 1990

    Monotype on paper

    18 x 15 in (45.72 x 38.1 cm)

  8. Untitled (Orchid) by Richard Baker, Image 2.

    Richard Baker

    Untitled (Orchid), 1987

    Oil on Panel

    12.75 x 12.75 x 1.1875 in (32.39 x 32.39 x 3.02 cm)

About the artist

DeWain Valentine

American

1936-2022

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