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Chris Levine — Lightness of Being
Chris Levine

Lightness of Being

2004

This iconic work by British light artist Chris Levine depicts Queen Elizabeth II in a state of serene repose, her eyes closed and expression transcendent, bathed in an ethereal blue light. Originally captured during a sitting for a holographic portrait commission, the image became one of the most celebrated and reproduced portraits of the late monarch. The lenticular print on lightbox format amplifies the luminous, otherworldly quality of the image, creating an almost spiritual glow. The work sits at the intersection of fine art photography, portraiture, and light sculpture.

Medium
Lenticular print on lightbox

Notes

Work spotted at the National Gallery. The lightbox illumination and lenticular medium give the portrait its distinctive electric blue tonality. The image was originally created during a holographic sitting with Queen Elizabeth II commissioned to mark the 200th anniversary of the Jersey New Coinage. The framing is a simple white gallery frame.

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Chris Levine, Lightness of Being, 2004

This iconic work by British light artist Chris Levine depicts Queen Elizabeth II in a state of serene repose, her eyes closed and expression transcendent, bathed in an ethereal blue light. Originally captured during a sitting for a holographic portrait commission, the image became one of the most celebrated and reproduced portraits of the late monarch. The lenticular print on lightbox format amplifies the luminous, otherworldly quality of the image, creating an almost spiritual glow. The work sits at the intersection of fine art photography, portraiture, and light sculpture.

Medium
Lenticular print on lightbox
Year
2004
Seen at
National Gallery, City of Westminster, United Kingdom

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Edition, Monochrome, Living Artist, Photography, Blue Chip, Political, Lightbox, Large Format, Portrait, British, Video, Figurative, Contemporary

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