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James Turrell — First Light
James Turrell

First Light

James Turrell's *First Light* is a complete set of 20 etchings and aquatints printed on Zerkall paper, showcasing the artist's lifelong fascination with the perception of light and space. Through the subtle layering of aquatint tones, Turrell conjures luminous, geometric forms that appear to glow from within, blurring the boundary between the physical surface of the print and pure illumination. The full margins of the Zerkall paper enhance the meditative quality of each composition, framing the radiant forms in a field of quiet, contemplative space.

Medium
The complete set of 20 etching and aquatints, on Zerkall paper, with full margins.

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Editions and Works on Paper Including Works from the Piero Crommelynck Collection

April 18, 2017

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James Turrell, First Light

James Turrell's *First Light* is a complete set of 20 etchings and aquatints printed on Zerkall paper, showcasing the artist's lifelong fascination with the perception of light and space. Through the subtle layering of aquatint tones, Turrell conjures luminous, geometric forms that appear to glow from within, blurring the boundary between the physical surface of the print and pure illumination. The full margins of the Zerkall paper enhance the meditative quality of each composition, framing the radiant forms in a field of quiet, contemplative space.

Medium
The complete set of 20 etching and aquatints, on Zerkall paper, with full margins.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, Limited Edition Print, Minimalist Aesthetic, Male Artist, Printmaking, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Geometric Abstraction, Perceptual Art, Etching and Aquatint, Monochromatic Palette, Light and Space Movement

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Alex Capecelatro