FUNNY FEELING

The Griffin LA is exhibiting James Turrell's work. Turrell explores artificial and natural light and how we sense light in our minds. "Moving toward the light" is a natural instinct in humans. His work plays with our perceptions of light. His pieces often manipulate light so it appears three-dimensional or flat.

The most impressive piece at the Griffin is a large installation that visitors are escorted into by a gallery assistant. The disorientation comes from walking into a white room with no edges or corners. The floor gradually ramps up to a ledge on the other side of the room. The ledge overlooks a three foot drop but the drop isn't apparent because there are no shadows in the room. The space appears to be flattened and what seems to be a glowing pink wall is actually an open space.



The exhibit is shown from May 20-August 26, 2006.