Jonathan Smith
Jonathan Smith spent most of his adult life obsessed with traveling the world, learning languages and dabbling in cultures. Then one day, while visiting an art gallery in Santa Fe, he suddenly understood that he wanted to make art installations instead. Shifting the gears of outward travel to that of the inner world was like turning his psyche inside out. In particular, he found himself utterly fascinated by light and dimension and to this day constantly puzzles over how, together, they affect and alter our perceptions. This obsession has translated itself, often through projection, into stints at Fishbon, Lotusland, Burning Man, EDC and Coachella, to name but a few. And, once again, it has also made him into Head of Ambient Lighting at this festival where he get a very big canvas to play with.
The Buzz
Outside the lights of these two stages, a fantasy playground will stretch in every direction courtesy of outdoor light-scaping genius Jonathan Smith. Santa Barbara Independent, April 4, 2013
Scheduled Presentations
LIght and Dimension: The Power of Projection
Day: Sunday | Duration: 60 min. | Location: Fishbon University StageThe phenomena of an image cast through space on a surface has long mesmerized human beings. From the simple shadow play of cavemen, to cathedrals intricately covered in video, the practice of manipulating projected light is as old as any art form. For years, artists Jonathan Smith and Ethan Turpin have chased shadows, crafted illusions, and built video environments in a continuous pursuit of optical wonder. Their work has inspired audiences at festivals, museums, galleries, and remote desert landscapes. Smith and Turpin will share a history of projection art, discuss their own creative practice, and give view to the future of this dynamic medium.
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