GRIMANESA AMORÓS
Photograph by Chiara Cussati
Grimanesa Amorós is a Peruvian-born American multimedia creative whose work explores community connections intersecting history, technology, and architecture. Her keen understanding of structure enables her to create monumental sculptures incorporating various elements such as video, lighting, and electronic components to create immersive environments and connect the viewer to their surroundings. Technology compliments the concepts of her work without defining it.
Describing her work as a “constant romance with the unknown,” Amorós first incorporated light into her practice following a fated trip to Iceland. While there, she saw the northern lights and realized the powerful ephemeral magic light held. She discusses light’s ability to transcend social and geographic boundaries: “We all connect to light.”
Grimanesa Amorós, LUMINOUS PORTRAIT, LEDs, diffusion and reflective material, custom lighting sequence, electrical hardware, 9-inch diameter by 5 inches deep
Drawing upon critical cultural legacies and landscapes, Amorós is inspired by the communities within which she creates. Installing and programming each piece on-site, direct interaction with the surrounding architecture is key to creating her work. “Ultimately, the piece connects the viewers, space, and light sculpture, merging them into one.” Grimanesa Amorós’ artwork ties the past, present, and future, pushing viewers to think beyond and challenging their initial perceptions.
Jane Farver writes, “A joyful and generous spirit, Amorós views her art as a gift to others.” Amoros has connected cultures and viewers through the medium of light in the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America as a guest speaker at TEDGlobal 2014 and as a part of the Art in Embassies Program of the US.
Grimanesa Amorós, LOTUS, LEDs, diffusion material, custom lighting sequence, electrical hardware, 72-inch diameter x 30 inches deep
Grimanesa Amorós, SISTRUM, LEDs, diffusive and reflective material, custom light sequence, and electrical hardware, 178 x 116 x 132 inches
