Light as State of Being

From Studio Light to Cosmic Ur-Light Light as State of Being – this title stands for an article about the use of light in painting and, in particular, for my own special integration of cosmic light or frozen light into my images. Actually, I had planned a different article for today: one in which I wanted to announce a break from writing about my art. That one will appear later. Why a break? There is a risk that even my most loyal readers might find some of what I write too specific and therefore not relevant to them personally. And nothing is further from my mind than wanting to waste other people’s time. Yet with every article, I think about what readers might find useful for themselves – or what might at least stimulate them to reflect on aspects that normally are not in the everyday focus. Today’s article about light is a good example of this. Cosmic Light, Frozen Light Like probably many other painters, I would like to create art that steps out of the shadow of conventional…