Barry Raphael

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From Sketch to Completion

photo of Mel Tanner in 1973 (1925-1993)   Mel Tanner (1925-1993) had many sketchbooks which we archive. He would often create several sketches until he decided which one to settle on and begin construction. He  would also use colored pencils as seen below. This was in contrast to Dorothy Tanner who rarely drew. She was …

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What’s Lumonics?

    1.   Field Trips and Guided Tours for students of all ages of all ages         – From kindergarteners to seniors in assisted living (we are community partners with the Denver Public Schools Foundation)  – For the developmentally challenged (we are community partners with Sample Supports) – For people seeking a substance-free and sober experience …

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Denver Fringe Festival 2026

    Lumonics Immersed Denver Fringe Festival Thursday, June 4- Sunday, June 7 Lumonics is a multisensory immersive experience presented by one of the first and longest-running light art projects in the US. The late Light and Space artists Dorothy and Mel Tanner originated this highly-acclaimed transformative art experience in 1969, and it continues to …

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How We Create the Music and Visuals at Lumonics

The source material for the projection comes from an archive of imagery that late artists Dorothy and Mel Tanner originated at the Lumonics Light and Sound Theatre in Miami in 1969, and continues to this day in our performances of Lumonics Immersed here in Denver. The Tanners’ light sculptures also play an important role. We think …

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