“Initially inspired by the formal geometric abstraction of Concrete art, which emerged in Brazil in the early 1950s, Lygia Pape started out by making geometric constructions.”(1)  Geometric shapes and line are the clear focus within Pape’s work, whether that be with her drawings or the room-sized sculpture. This room (below) contained wire/ thread attached from floor to ceiling and within the pitch black surroundings were completely invisible, other than where lights hit them. Acting almost as spotlights, only certain lit areas were visible, but these areas falling in straight lines almost resembled rain in that its quality was fine and light, and appeared to shimmer.

Linking to photography, this work emphasises the effect lighting can have on a piece. For instance, the black room with a white light in this piece appears really atmospheric and creates an intense contrast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Hauserwirth.com. (2016). Exhibitions — Lygia Pape — Hauser & Wirth. [online] Available at: http://www.hauserwirth.com/exhibitions/2901/lygia-pape/view/ [Accessed 5 Nov. 2016]