By definition, "light" is the fundamental basis for “sight” and “vision”. It is inseparable from human’s cognition of the outside world. Colors, shapes, spaces, visual aesthetics......We can say that it was first because of light so that our eyes could start to see and our civilizations formed.
As the use of electric generators became widely available in the 20th century, artificial light has become part of the urban landscape and city operation. Long, dark and mysterious nights have gradually taken on a different appearance. Streets are illuminated, cell phone screens glow with blue light, neon signs flash, and the nightlife of metropolitan men and women is extended indefinitely ...... It is as if an entire generation has evolved around artificial light. On such a basis, it is only natural that artificial light has become an important form of artistic expression, or even an inquiry or symbol of contemporary life.
This issue of Art Accrediting is all about light, titled “Stories of Light Chasers.” Special focus is given to visual art creation that drew inspiration from artificial light. The light that blooms in pitch darkness is undoubtedly so powerful and eye-catching. Moderate degree of shade enhances the viewers’ experience of light and structure, blurring out interfering backgrounds, guiding the eye to focus on where it should, and at times even reversing the original appearance of the space.