ABOUT
Chris Levine is a contemporary artist with an expansive and experimental practice. His multi-disciplinary approach harnesses a diverse array of technology with the unyielding intention of revealing the ways in which light is fundamental to human experience. He is driven by a deep-rooted desire to expand perception and sensitively guide the viewer to a meditative engagement with the present moment. His message and his language is light. This spiritually motivated and philosophical approach has allowed him to navigate unchartered territory in new media: he has been at the forefront of exploring how technologies such as holograms and lasers can contribute to the story of art and creative endeavours.
Levine’s groundbreaking light-based body of work depicting Queen Elizabeth II is known internationally. In an age of image overload, the artist cut through the noise to make Lightness of Being, a portrait of singular importance. Although he has shown in museums and exhibitions dedicated to portraiture. globally, Levine is not a portrait artist in the traditional sense. At the heart of Levine’s practice are his immersive light installations which he has endeavoured to take out of the white cube environment into a real-world, mass participatory experience. He has created site-specific and large-scale outdoor light installations in sites as diverse as Durham Cathedral to Hobart Tasmania, at Radio City Hall in New York and on the stage at Glastonbury. Continually pushing the boundaries of what light art can do and how it can have a transformative effect on the viewer, his singular ideology pulls the viewer into a greater consciousness through art.
Levine’s work has been included in institutional group exhibitions internationally including: “Other Worldy” at The Museum of Arts and Design in New York, 2011; Digital Darkroom Exhibition at The Annenberg Foundation in Los Angeles 2012; “Queen Art and Image”, The National Portrait Gallery, London; 2012 which traveled to National Museum, Cardiff; National Gallery, Scotland; National Museum, Belfast; “Out Of Focus: Photography”, Saatchi Gallery, London, 2012; “Hypervisual 1.2”, a travelling exhibition with the British Council which was shown in 12 countries worldwide.
Selected Quotes
In the realm of light art, Chris Levine stands as a pioneer, pushing the boundaries of perception and experience with his extraordinary creations.
ArtReview
Chris Levine’s light art mesmerizes with its ethereal beauty, inviting audiences to contemplate the essence of existence through his immersive installations.
The Times
Levine’s artistic genius lies in his ability to harness light as a medium, revealing the hidden dimensions of reality and transporting viewers to a realm of wonder.
The Guardian
Chris Levine’s light installations are an enchanting dance of colors and shapes, evoking a sense of wonder and spirituality in those who encounter them.
Art & Antiques Magazine
Through his mastery of light, Chris Levine crafts transformative experiences that transcend the boundaries of art, leaving an indelible mark on the collective imagination.
Vogue Magazine
Chris Levine’s work is a visual symphony of light and energy. It is both beautiful and thought-provoking, and it has the power to transport the viewer to another world.
The Telegraph
Levine’s work is a meditation on the nature of light and its relationship to consciousness. It is both visually stunning and intellectually stimulating.
The New Yorker
Levine is a master of using light to create an atmosphere of mystery and wonder. His work is both playful and profound, and it has the power to evoke a sense of awe in the viewer.
The Independent
Levine’s work is a powerful reminder of the beauty and power of light. It is a reminder that we are all connected to the light, and that we can all tap into its power to transform our lives.
The Huffington Post
Chris Levine’s light art has the power to captivate and transport viewers to another realm, evoking a sense of serenity and introspection.
Artsy
Chris Levine’s creations are not just artworks; they are transformative experiences that engage the senses and invite contemplation.
Artforum
Levine’s work is a meditation on the power of light. It is both visually stunning and spiritually resonant.
The New York Times
Levine is a visionary artist who is using light to explore the mysteries of the human condition. His work is both groundbreaking and timeless.
The Art Newspaper