Holograms

I was a bit skeptical of these at first, but i have to admit that, after seeing them in person, they are pretty slick. At first the pieces look like mirrors from far off but, as you come closer and the light starts reflecting you realize that within these mirrors there are holographic shapes. Perhaps one of the nicest touches to these pieces is that the amount that each shape recedes into the mirror or breaks the plane of the mirror varies. Some don't even seem to be within the framed "space" and, instead, invade the viewers' space while others sink completely beyond the "space" and seem untouchable. Upon staring at these for some time I found my mind challenging thoughts of light and space and what kind of actual "space" something like light, or even as abstract as thoughts and emotions, can fill. James Turrell's pieces have much more substance than that Topps John Elway Hologram your buddy got after purchasing endless packs of football cards that you were so jealous of, much more.

The photos don't really do the art justice but pair the images with this here video (feel free to listen to the gentleman chat about the work, or don't, your call) and you got yourself a bit of justice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKUT2SO7kZo