Julia Chamberlain
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LUX SIT

A public art project within Mad Campus by MadArt
Site-specific installation at the University of Washington
Grove of trees, fifteen neon tubes, light
65 feet
2014

Lux Sit is the motto of the University of Washington. Loosely translated from Latin, it means "Let there be light," but it's a translation that has a very passive tone similar to saying "let light continue to exist." This piece aims to honor that passive translation of light into an existing natural space. Lux Sit is a light piece meant to be seen at night that invites different interpretation from different viewing distances. The piece can be seen from 15th Avenue, Memorial Way, and a series of footpaths paved across Parrington Lawn. From afar, the cold white light casts an odd, man-made glow on the grove of trees, illuminating textures on the ground and in the bottom of the canopy. While walking through the piece, the light on the viewer is cast vertically from opposing directions. Up close, the textures of the trees are revealed, like pine needles, bark, and branches.

Seattle Times, Seattle Sketcher
The Stranger, Quote, description of work
Evening Magazine, Video
UW Daily, Interview
UW Today, Article
City Arts Magazine, Article
Visual News, Article
Art Nerd, Article
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