Prometheus Lights

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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.

Prometheus Light #2
2017
Paper, fabric, paint, pastel
21x20.5x8 inches
Prometheus Light #3
2017
Paper, fabric, paint, pastel, wire
19x20.5x8 inches
Prometheus Light #4
2017
Paper, fabric, paint, pastel, wire
22x20.5x8 inches
Gallery: Boston East Gallery. Opening reception.
2018

Quite a photo op for me, the artist. Here I am with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.


Mayor’s Office Photo by Jeremiah Robinson)

Process images