Light

Submitted by Rebecca Blevins

I love the idea and function of light. In fact, as an artist, I completely geek out on this subject. Yes, this is possible.  

Light can't be seen itself but it reveals everything it bumps up against. As you know, we only see when light hits something and then bounces back off, telling us what is there.

It's a truth teller. 

I made this piece with a technique I greatly enjoy, which is very visually reflective of the way light works. It's a timed digital exposure. In this technique the whole room is dark and the shutter on my camera is open. I then hand light my subject with a small dim light illuminating and focusing on what I want seen and emphasized.

It is a live demonstration of the way light works and I love it.

The end.