Prometheus Lights
Prometheus Lights #1,#2, #3,#4 with Foot Light
2017
Paper, fabric, paint, pastel, wood, LED, plexiglas
127x60x36 inches
Prometheus Lights are created from casts of the sidewalks surrounding Harvard University's Science Center. The intention is to sandwich a layer of art between the upwards energy of the earth and the downwards march of students, scientists and researchers.
Prometheus Light #1 with Foot Light
2017
Paper, fabric, paint, pastel, wood, LED, plexiglas, wires
20x20.5x8 inches
The cord of each light plugs into a thin sidewalk facsimile. Viewers look down into earth’s core and Prometheus' gift of fire.
Harvard Science Center sidewalk
2015
Harvard University
My house is up the street from Harvard. Over the years I noticed the cracks and peculiarities of the sidewalks around the Science Center. I figured that over time many influential, thoughtful scientists had walked on them, and I wanted to capture their steps.