Light is but a Dream
How many of us made shadow puppet...
Light is but a Dream
How many of us made shadow puppets with her hands when we were young? Most of us, I’m sure. I remember being thrilled by the shadows of rooster heads and butterflies that I could make with my hands simply using a concentrated beam of light from a desk lamp or flashlight. Italian artist Fabrizio Corneli takes the concept to a level of artistic genius. Using mathematical equations and geometry, Corneli creates perfectly-engineered vessels through which light passes to cast detailed shadows of the human form, complex patterns and scenes. In a well-lit space, the vessels look like triangular, rectangular or circular ornaments – plain and unremarkable. When the room is darkened and light is projected through the vessels, however, the life force contained within the vessels bursts onto the wall in splendid form. Below are five of his shadow projections. Visit his website to learn more.
