Lightscapes - Works by Collin Parson

DENVER, CO – The Pirate: Contemporary Art and Mr. Collin Parson collaborate for the first time to present LightScapes, a light and space exhibition. A total-immersion experience, this exhibition features a dazzling display of dynamic light sources, geometric spaces, custom built light receptors and unique control lighting effects and treatments. The exhibition, on view April 11 – 27, 2008 at The Pirate: Contemporary Art, is the compilation of over 10 years of luminance experimentation. LightScapes uses fluorescent and Light Emitting Diodes with the inclusion of colored gel to create vivid demonstrations of the principles of geometrics, light, color and the expression each scape presents.

THE EXPERIENCE
“My work with the Arvada Center includes lighting art installations in a manner that showcases the art in a dynamic way, which gives a whole new dimension and life to each exhibit. So I decided it was time to give light a primary roll in my exhibition, instead of a secondary, supportive roll. The show uses a minimal approach in bringing together shape, light, space, color, depth and dimension. I want my work to have one reconsider the roll light plays in art and the pure energy that it evokes." The exhibition includes thirteen horizontal wall LightScapes and five three-dimensional vertical series. Lit from within and being two and three dimensional work ranging in size from 97 by 24” to 12” by 18” the work expresses the fascination about one of the purest artistic and scientific mediums.

THE ARTIST
Born in 1982, Mr. Parson trained at the University of Colorado in Boulder where he received his Bachelor degree in Fine Arts. He found his passion in Theatre Design by working hands on in Lighting and Scene Design. He is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Visual Culture and Arts Administration at Regis University in Denver. Collin has also exhibited work at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Loveland Art Museum, and University of Colorado at Boulder. He jurored the 2008 Cherry Creek Arts Festival and comes from a family who is well known in the Art, Dance, Music and Theater arenas.

THE SPACE
Pirate: Contemporary Art opened in Denver, Colorado as an audacious and eclectic alternative, cooperative gallery. Many member artists have come and gone, and the Pirate is proud to host many talented artists over the years. It's an institution that remains flexible and edgy.

EXHIBIT: LightScapes
April 11 – 27, 2008
Open Friday evenings from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday Noon - 5:00 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENT: Friday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Opening Night Reception

COST: FREE

LOCATION: Pirate: Contemporary Art
3655 Navajo Street
Denver, CO 80211
www.pirateart.org

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