Born: May 6, 1943, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: American
Style: Installation Art, Light and Space Art
Influences: Quakerism, aviation, astronomy
"Light is not so much something that reveals, as it is itself the revelation."
Notable Artwork
Roden Crater (1979-ongoing)
About James Turrell
Born: May 6, 1943, Los Angeles, California, USA Nationality: American Style: Installation Art, Light and Space Art Influences: Quakerism, aviation, astronomy Major Exhibitions: “Roden Crater” (1979-ongoing), “Skyspaces” (various), “Aten Reign” (2013) Quote: “Light is not so much something that reveals, as it is itself the revelation.”
Notable Artwork: Roden Crater (1979-ongoing)
Roden Crater is a monumental, ongoing project in which Turrell is transforming an extinct volcanic cinder cone in Arizona into a naked-eye observatory. The work consists of a series of chambers and tunnels designed to frame and enhance the perception of celestial events.
Significance
Roden Crater is a unique and ambitious work of Land Art and Installation Art. It combines Turrell’s interests in light, space, and perception with his fascination with the natural world. The work is designed to create a profound and transformative experience for the viewer, connecting them to the cosmos. It is a long-term project that blurs the lines between art, architecture, and astronomy.