Finnegan Spencer: Essentially this a big star map. The background graphic is the point of light, the spark in which everything begins (was that casual enough?). Light and energy radiate outward into the darkness in every direction. The text refers to degrees kelvin, the unit with which we measure temperature and light, or more specifically, thermodynamics and "the interconvertibility of all forms of energy" - Collins Dictionary.
Finnegan Spencer on Jose Alcayaga : A forest of 3d sculptures reach for the light in Jose's vr piece, almost like strands of hair as seen from someone's scalp. This is a beautifully erie work, and Jose shows lovely use of lighting and delicately organised static so as to meld the 3d and provide a subtle, moody atmosphere. And the small outlined hawk fits in as a sweet point of difference. Definitely one of my favourite 'light' pieces, as well as being one of the most unique. Hawks are cool.
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Jose Alcayaga: When I created this piece, I imagined seeing light from a non-human perspective. When you see light at the end of the long, tube-like objects, what exactly are you? Where exactly are you? Are you an insect looking up at blades of grass, or are you a parasite looking up from the head of a little child? Either way, where there is light, there seems to be a sense of freedom. Spread your wings and break free.
Jose Alcayaga on Finnegan Spencer: I like the pulsating effect that the source of light gives off. The lines give a feeling of dimension and the use of typography is simple and effective. I like that the background is black, because it emphasizes a lazer-like quality in the intersecting of lines and circles. The color palette perfectly contrasts what is to be expected of something at 0 degrees Kelvin. There are a lot of exciting things happening in this piece, and there is an order within which makes it successful.
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Domenic Bartolo: Light is the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible. Human vision is pretty limited, even thought its our strongest sense. My work is intended to loosely inspire thought about what we cannot see. Light, energy, movement, warmth.
Domenic Bartolo on Tomas Celizna: "Light puts the darkenss away", say Tomas Celizna, and as his image suggests, it is a consistent relationship. The duality of Light and Dark. It is this sensitive reference which makes this work strong.
I particularily enjoy Celizna's use of script to contruct a forest of darkness. It commands attention, and reminds us that there are places where light does not dwell, even though light conquers darkenss.
The rest of the image is a bright construction of detailed elements. These elements bathe in light, and juxtapose the dark forest. It's a beautiful piece.
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Tomas Celizna: 'light puts the darkness away' - this sentence is connected with the word light for me. So I tried to express it in my submission - I tried to give the image bright spring/summer look and represent sharp light/darkness contrast as well as my emotions of light and darkness.
Tomas Celizna on Domenic Bartolo: Domenic has chosen scientific approach again resulting in smooth and clean image. I like the overall mood and balance of the image, nice use of typo and well executed background. Everything works well together - what more to say?
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Thanawat Chong: Light represents the imagination, guidance and positive attributes which reflection of my emotion & feeling.
Thanawat Chong on Inspector Murdock: Among native Asian beliefs. Light represents the goodness, guidance and positive attributes. In this image Murdock illustrates the meeting of East and West via his useof soft tones movement & continuous activity which reflection of Asian philosophy.
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Inspector Murdock: As far as my work goes, I'm not even sure what was going through my head. I kinda just tried to ignore all the style I usually follow and be real open and free with this project. I played with some type forms, to build a base and before I knew it, I had some configuration that was really interesting, at least to myself. Both through the way light penetrates its form as well as the thin elegant curves throughout echo a sort of suaveness and, how do you say..."light on your toes" kinda feeling that really hit it off to me, and that's about it.
Inspector Murdock on Thanawat Chong: This piece reminds me of those super-close-up shots of regular things, that look completely foreign when under close examination. I really liked the way this artist used the pixelation in the box construction that flows from this light source, and wish I could see a little more off of that build up. The colors and uses of balance are real solid, but it kinda leaves me hangin', . . . wanting more out of this than I'm given. All in all, I think its pretty rad.
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Sean Torstensson: the sun, stars and the cosmos were my inspiration behind my VR to light. flicking through all those space/astronomy books at in my childhood cemented an early interest in all that matter above the atmosphere of our planet. specifically the unknown i guess is what is the most interesting about what's out there and so i thought i may attempt a depiction of what it could look like.
Sean Torstensson on Tito Guedes: the first thing which came to mind was the simplicity of tito's VR. I thought that this approach was effectively executed and definitley conveyed the message of light. To say what i liked most about this work was the erie glow of the LCD street sign? lights against the starkness of the black. the atmospheric coldness created by the absence of colour really adds to the Titio's VR especially the glow of light difusing through a cold foggy winter's night. nice!
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Tito Guedes: the concept of a designer's work should be as strong as it's graphics. this is a clear example of that, with a clear concept and a simple layout. i tried to focus on something besides the glowing image that pops to our minds when thinking of "light". i couldn't do it. this is as close as i could get to not seeing "the light".
Tito Guedes on Sean Torstensson: sean's work has a lot of interesting details that seem to fit perfectly together into a very sober overall. there are tiny violations of balance and pattern which i find well suited. i specially liked the "sparkly noise" surrounding the glow. you knew what you were doing, i think.
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Matthew Willis: the desktop pattern on my mac is blue. i squinted my eyes and tired to capture what i saw... i didn't even come close
Matthew Willis on Emme: emme's piece is a unique approach. very simple and also very unique. the hand? drawn shapes for me represent convex lenses with light being exposed to them and bounced back. it is refreshing to see a visual responce that is not relying on photoshop's multiple layers and effects galore [like mine!]. refreshing
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Emme: when i was little i used to spend alot of time in the dark red glow of the photography lab my mother often converted our bathroom into. when i was older i found myself in the highschool laboratory from time to time and it used to intrigue me how there was no door, but rather a series of hairpin corridors painted black leading into the room's familiar smell of chemicals. i asked my mother about this architectural oddity and she explained to me that light does not turn corners.
Emme on Matthew Willis:this study of light reminds me of floating in the sea. hot weather combined with cold water, and the sun's reflections are skimming back and forth atop the ocean's epidermal layer. i especially dig the strands of orangey light.
Finnegan Spencer: Essentially this a big star map. The background graphic is the point of light, the spark in which everything begins (was that casual enough?). Light and energy radiate outward into the darkness in every direction. The text refers to degrees kelvin, the unit with which we measure temperature and light, or more specifically, thermodynamics and "the interconvertibility of all forms of energy" - Collins Dictionary.
