Larry Bell is known foremost for his refined surface treatment of glass, as well exploring the ways that light, reflection, and shadow interact with it. Bell’s significant oeuvre extends from painting and works on paper to glass sculptures and furniture design. Bell continues his investigation of light and perception with his Light Knot series. For each work, Bell vacuum-coated a thin sheet of polyester film with aluminum and silicon monoxide before twisting into its shape. The coating process produces a unique mirror-like surface, reflecting the environment while simultaneously absorbing and refracting light. Suspended from fishing line, each ‘Light Knot’ becomes weightless, shifting from the gravity acting upon the object’s own surface tension.
The Brooklyn Rail | March 2016 | In Conversation
Light Knots by Larry Bell | Video
