Light Changes Everything....
"I seek to create physical spaces where I can communicate both physically and spiritually with the viewer. In my work of glass I use its fundamental qualities, such as fragility and the ability to absorb and reflect light, as inspiration for my symbolic language." -Hans-Christian Berg
Visual Vortex-Stroboscopic
laser engraved acrylic perspex box
How do people see? What are the limits of vision? How are images really formed?
Visual Vortex - Oily Colors Relief 1
2007
Finnish Artist Hans-Christian Berg, examines the issues that deal with perception. His artwork is not just about optical illusions it is also about the way in which we view the world and the objects around us. The interaction of light and space and the different materials it touches, light changes everything, even lifeless objects change.Visual Vortex 2 -
2007
Visual Vortex Series
2006
Lightcell I
2004- Emma
This is a rectangular plexi-glass box filled with plastic straws.------
Hans-Christian Berg is one of Finland’s most well known contemporary artists. He is a trained sculptor, ceramic and glass artist. He makes use of industrial manufacturing processes and new innovations but also uses traditional techniques such as glassblowing. His carefully finished works are the result of collaboration by many professionals and suppliers. His materials of choice are glass, aluminium, steel and plastics.
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Quotation taken from: Optical Pulsations on the World's Retina by Leevi Haapala
©photos and text are property of Hans-Christian Berg reproduction without the owners consent is prohibited
Wow, the colors are absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOne word: Neat-o! Thanks for sharing such an amazing artist - I'm loving his work!
ReplyDeleteHi Mirka, Welcome to CDD! His work is breathtaking and so rereshing, I love when art and science come together it makes it all so much better.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Charlie
Christy, I am so pleased you like his work! I love the colors and the technique he uses, the outcome is definitely awe inspiring.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work
ReplyDeleteThe last picture of the box filled with plastic is amazing.
Love how he mixes his media.
Hi Tareq, I have been to (Emma)museum 3 times just to look at his installations. His work is amazing and really makes you stop and take a closer look. I love art that makes you think.
ReplyDeleteI love his work. I was in NYC during a Hans-Christian Berg auction and was surprised to see that he is so important in America. He is not talked about in Finland so much as in NYC. I like his work to. He seems very smart.
ReplyDeleteCharlie, I adore this artist. I thought the colors were paint, until I read of his biography and realised that it is all illusions, mirrors, glass, plastic etc. Have you seen his fiber-optic installations? The illusions are outstanding. I just found out that he will be in New York! Very exciting.
ReplyDeleteLOVE all the colour!
ReplyDeleteHi Fifi, Welcome to CDD! The colors are wonderful. I love the range of colors, the hot-pink, limes, blues. It looks so beautiful and fresh, and although they are all quite large I would love to own one or two.
ReplyDeleteCharlie
loved this. visual vortex 2 is beautiful ... and i'm loving lightcell I. thank you for the intro, charlie! ... and for your kind comments ... which make my day!
ReplyDeletei love all comments. that said, the ones that i receive from bloggers i really respect (charlie's design diary) mean the most.
Hi Paul! There is an element of surprise to his work that I find refreshing. I love going to the museum and checking out the Lightcell installation, it never looks the same. The Visual Vortex 2is also a favorite, it really takes my breath away.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words! I admrie you and your work tremendously, those words coming from you really made my day!
Charlie ,