Hiroshi Sugimoto: Opticks

These images depict the color of light Sugimoto observed through a prism in his Tokyo studio. Using Polaroid film, the artist recorded sections of the rainbow spectrum projected into a darkened chamber, paying particular attention to the spaces and gaps between hues. The resulting works, each measuring approximately 5’ framed, are vivid, near-sculptural renderings of pure light.

A framed photograph of a black color field with blue, green and yellow gradients on the bottom
Color photograph of a yellow and red gradient framed in a light pine
Color photograph of a blue hued gradient framed in a bleached wood frame
Framed color photograph of a gradient of black and red light.
A framed photograph of a bright green color field, with black in the top half.
Vertical photograph of a blue color field, with a black bottom edge
Framed color photograph of a gradient of blue, green, and yellow light
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