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To experience light not only as an external observer,
but as an integral part of the lamp itself. To experience
yourself as a light source.
Built a 7' High x 2' Dia. cylindrical structure made of
plywood and muslin, wired with a foot switch to the
bottom disc. Access flap at the back where the two
edges of fabric overlapped. People were invited to step
in, stand in the middle, activate the foot switch and
experience the flood of light bouncing off the reflective
surfaces on the interior. Observers can see the outline
of the person inside through the muslin (much like the
filament would appear in a frosted lamp), while at the
same time seeing intense light spilling out on all sides,
as if the human inside has actually become the filament.
Humans as light.
plywood, muslin, reflective tape, aircraft cable, foot
switch, 250w bulb
