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Let Yourself Feel, Video by Esteban Diácono



Official music video of Ólafur Arnalds - Ljósið, this stunning animation is directed by by Esteban Diácono, and though it may look simple, the combination of the colours, syncing of the trail of smoke, and the light/beautiful music, really puts you in sweet serenity. Let yourself feel on this one.… Continue

Added by Amy Wong on March 7, 2010 at 8:08pm — 2 Comments

Amazing use of light by LICHTFAKTOR (Pictures plus video)



Ever since I read Alice's blog post regarding amazing light photography by TCB, I've been hooked! You got to love what light can do to pictures. And animation for that matter!!

Lenovo Edge from…

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Added by Amy Wong on March 4, 2010 at 12:00am — 3 Comments

Architecture Video Projection by PALNOISE



http://www.palnoise.org



Palnoise is using this technique known as mapping to project video, effects and optical ilusions on a physical objects like buildings, cars, design pieces or ordinary objects.



Architecture projection on the facade of El Jardí theater building in Figueres (Spain) to celebrate the inaugural ceremony of Giroscopi Cultural.



*Reduced edition from the original projection,… Continue

Added by palnoise live visuals on February 23, 2010 at 8:34pm — No Comments

Incredible Light Force Fields by TCB (7 pics)



Using his own set of unique tools and no computer animation, TCB (or Twin Cities Bright) creates incredible light art that will blow you away. His light force fields seem other-worldly and his graffiti is for these modern times. TCB combines photography, graphic…

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Added by alice on February 16, 2010 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

Armsrock Can Summon Old Souls (7 total)



If artists have secret gifts than Armsrock knows how to summon old souls. Late at night he calls them into the city, asking them to show their true selves. How does Armsrock really bring these mysterious figures to life? They are created with a series of 18 x 18 cm photo-slides, which had been developed black and then etched with an etching needle. The slides…

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Added by alice on February 4, 2010 at 6:00am — 4 Comments

Magnificent Paper Sculptures (5 pics)



Dutch artist Paula Arntzen is an incredibly skilled paper artist. Only after countless hours of studying and observing the special characteristics of paper was she able to create these contemporary light sculptures. All of these were entirely handcrafted before being screen-printed with fluorescent ink. The results are stunning!…

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Added by Eugene on January 16, 2010 at 9:00am — 4 Comments

Lightworks by Marcus Tremonto (5 pics)



Light by Marcus Tremonto. Tremonto constantly strives to make light more than just a functional object. He is succeeding quite brilliantly. He combines conventional materials with the less conventional electro-luminescence. Creating 3-D chandeliers, tables and wall hangings. Enjoy the lightworks.…





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Added by Inka Leoni on December 3, 2009 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Primal Source light projection by Usman Haque



Primal Source light projection show by Usman Haque. Watch the vid. The way the light shows, depends on the primal noises made by the onlookers...very funny. This was held last year. Just now stumbled upon it. Has anyone here been at the actual show? What did you think?



Primal Source (video documentation)…

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Added by Inka Leoni on December 1, 2009 at 5:31am — No Comments

The Ultimate Light Show - Alan Jaras (10 pics)



What happens when a beam of light travels through transparent textured materials? If you are Alan Jaras (or Reciprocity on Flickr), you can make it refract into a gorgeous array of colors. Bridging the gap between art and science, Jaras bends, twists and turns light...like you've never seen.…

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Added by alice on October 19, 2009 at 8:00pm — 5 Comments

Picasso Meets Light Graffiti (5 pics)



In 1949, Gjon Mili went to take some photos to Picasso in his study for LIFE magazine, while this happened Mili show him a few of her photos of ice-skaters with tiny lights on their shoes and the effect that this created. Picasso was charmed with this technique and decided to grab a lantern and make his own creations, maybe the quickest and ephemeral of his life.



A few months ago LIFE magazine publish the complete set of this images… Continue

Added by 3r1c on September 4, 2009 at 3:51pm — 4 Comments

Elina Aalto's cityscape blinds come in four city flavors; Paris, Tokyo, Helsinki and Stockholm. A series of perforated black out roller blinds. Light seeps in through the small cut out holes creatin…





Elina Aalto's cityscape blinds come in four city flavors; Paris, Tokyo, Helsinki and Stockholm. A series of perforated black out roller blinds.



Light seeps in through the small cut out holes creating an image of a city by night. The cut-outs represent the light in the windows of apartment buildings and office complexes in the city. The images represent a selection of cities that Elina… Continue

Added by Yasmine Zalek on July 25, 2009 at 12:16pm — No Comments

Secret Light Monster Love (2 Photos)



I like to think that monsters come out at night when we're all fast asleep. Here are some light monsters enjoying the last few moments of the night before they quietly go back into hiding.…

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Added by alice on June 17, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

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Added by Daniela on May 24, 2009 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments

Modern Design: Ocean Inspired Lighting

I love the creativity and energy behind Scabetti's ocean inspired "Shoal" light. A mass of fine bone china fish carrying delicate sculpted detail, circle a central beam of light, creating a captivating cylindrical form. Each fish is lit not only by reflected light from its neighbors but also from within, with the light passing through the delicate translucent china… Continue

Added by Eugene on April 7, 2009 at 9:30am — 3 Comments

Baby Bird Lights Up My Life - Perch

Love this simple bird pendant light from Perch! Hand-made, white glazed ceramic pendant light depicts a bird in flight. Light comes out of the bottom, wings, and back. Lovely!

Early Bird Pendant Light

$180 @… Continue

Added by alice on March 31, 2009 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

15 Spectacular Examples of Light Stream Photography

Eric Constantineau

Light streams is the effect moving light and other objects create when shot with a long or extended exposure time. In this set of photos, we see colorful light turned into art - where our reality is turned inside out as we see light as never before.…

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Added by alice on March 24, 2009 at 12:30am — 1 Comment

Lotus Tea Light Holder: Symbolism+Design+Packaging

Please excuse me but I'm on a major design kick today. This beautiful lotus tea light holder from Singapore's Trine captures my attention for many reasons.

First the symbolism:

"Inspired by the beauty and resilience of a lotus flower blossom, the structure of the candleholder comprises of three rings of petals. The intricate patterns on each ring of petals features one type of traditional… Continue

Added by alice on February 12, 2009 at 12:48pm — 1 Comment

I "Can't Get Enough" of This Valentine's Day Art

Matt Carr knows the way to my heart! His "Can't Get Enough" art installation is made out of tube lights, that are bent into the shape of the words, and hanging lenses. The most romantic part? When you use a lens you can see that each individual light bulb glows like a shape of a heart.…

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Added by alice on February 12, 2009 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Big Fish, Little Fish, Swimming in the Phone Booth.



Let's face it. Almost anything turned into an aquarium is cool.



Nevertheless, the phone booth turned aquarium created by artists Benoit Deseille and Benedetto Bufalino for the Lyon Light Festival in France has got to be one of the most unique ever.



Somewhere in New Jersey, P.Diddy is furious… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on February 4, 2009 at 8:36pm — 2 Comments

And We'll All Float On Okay. The Levitating lightbulb.



This is not a trick or Photoshop manipulation. The "light bulb" floats in midair and can remain on for years without any physical contact, charging, or batteries. It consumes less than half the power of an incandescent bulb.



Here is the video.

If you must know - The bulb and the casing contain hidden circuitry that uses electromagnetic feedback to levitate the bulb roughly 2.5″ from the… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on January 27, 2009 at 1:41am — No Comments

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