
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
- Spotted At
- Museum · National Gallery
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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