Aug 25

Lumonics Field Trip Program

The new school year is underway, and the Lumonics Field Trip Program is in place for students of all ages.

light sculptures in the Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery

Up to 40 students per field trip is recommended
$250 for 90 Minutes

What is a Field Trip to the  Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery Like?

Lumonics is a multi-sensory environment of light sculptures, video art projection, and  music. Your body is relaxed, and the right side of your brain (the creative, emotional side) is at full stimulation.  It is intended to bring you into a state of comfort and expanded awareness.

The Elements of the Field Trip

 Tour of the gallery, art studio and the Lumonics School of Light Art

  brief history of Lumonics, among the first and
longest-running light art projects in the United States

  light and sound immersion

 question and answer session, tailored to the type of class attending

 

The Light and Sound Immersion

Lumonics Immersed is an innovative approach to art and creativity, and can be a memorable and transformative experience.

We provide the setting so the students can exercise their imaginative powers and hopefully be inspired to go further in their endeavors.

The Elements:
 Mel and Dorothy Tanner’s Light Sculptures
 Original Special Effects, Music, and Projection
 Lighting and the Effects Orchestrated Live by Lumonics’ Marc Billard

While the field trip can benefit every curriculum, it has specific application to:

Art – the introduction of an art form involving several disciplines
Science  – an art form that utilizes technology including lasers, electronics, and LEDs
Language Arts – a universal language of light and sound.

It is an opportunity  for the students to describe what they experience, both orally and in writing.  They are welcome to bring sketch books and journals, and take photos.

Lumonics is the creation of  artists Dorothy Tanner (1923-2020)  and Mel Tanner (1925-1993).   
Mrs. Tanner was the recipient of the 2018 Denver Mayor’s Award for Innovation in the Arts.

The field trip can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the students.

Read what students have written about their experiences at the field trips.


Contact Info for Details:
Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery
800 E. 73 Ave., Unit 11
Denver, CO 80229
303.568.9406
www.lumonics.net 
lumonics@gmail.com

* For Denver Public School Teachers:
we will provide you with our Vendor Number

 

Jul 16

Nanoscopic Artist David A. Lindon



“His art fits in eye of a needle. Now he’s made 3 Van Goghs in a watch.”
Article by Cathy Free in The Washington Post

Some of his works are lost in his carpet.
Photo: Two swans in the eye of a needle.

Late at night while most everyone in the coastal English town of Bournemouth is sleeping, David A. Lindon sits in front of a microscope making the tiniest of artworks. His creations are so minuscule and precise, he steadies his hands by only moving them between his own heartbeats.

A few years ago, at least one piece of artwork became lodged inside Lindon’s nose, never to be seen again.

“I inhaled it by accident, and poof. It was gone,” he said. “To do what I do, you practically have to work yourself into a trance. I guess you could say that I must be mad.”
– excerpted from article
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/07/13/micro-artist-vangogh-david-linden

Jul 16

Lumonics Immersed at the Dairy Arts Center on August 11th and 12th

Tickets are still available for Friday evening at 8 pm and the Saturday matinee at 1 pm.

“On August 11 and 12, the Lumonics team will take over the Dairy Arts Center’s Carsen Theater to host three performances of its dazzling, immersive light show, Lumonics Immersed.
Lumonics’ special presentation is part of the studio’s endeavor to introduce Boulder residents to its shimmering light sculptures. Lumonics Immersed is the perfect introduction to the Tanners’ unique art form in one of Boulder’s largest multi-disciplinary arts centers.”
Westword

Lumonics, co-founded by Dorothy Tanner and Mel Tanner, is one of the pioneering light art projects in the United States. Their unique art form combines elements of light, music, and sculptures to create captivating and immersive experiences for the audience.

In this special presentation created for the Carsen Theatre, the event begins with a short documentary, which provides insights into the history, inspiration, and creative process behind Lumonics. It offers a deeper understanding of the artists’ vision and their journey in developing the Lumonics art form.

The presentation proceeds with original visual music projection, accompanied by “members” of the Lumonics Light Orchestra on stage, that aims to transport viewers into a multisensory and immersive experience. It is based on Lumonics Immersed that is presented at Lumonics in North Denver.

Overall, this special presentation offers a unique opportunity for the audience to witness and participate in an art form, where light, music, and sculptures converge to create a truly unforgettable experience.

Carsen Theater
2590 Walnut Street
Boulder, CO 80302  + Google Map

$17-$20

Lumonics Immersed Takes Its Light Sculpture Experience to Boulder

“On August 11 and 12, the Lumonics team will take over the Dairy Arts Center’s Carsen Theater to host three performances of its dazzling, immersive light show, Lumonics Immersed.”

Article in Westword

View from the Mezzanine Control Booth

Jul 12

An Expanded Group Tour of Lumonics

The private event consists of a guided tour of one of the first and longest-running light art projects in the US. It concludes with a light and sound immersion. 

For Companies, Organizations, Friends, and Families

Up to 40 people
  $250 for 90 minutes
$300 for 120 minutes

Lumonics is a multisensory environment of light sculptures, video art projection, and  music. Your body is relaxed, and the right side of your brain (the creative, emotional side) is at full stimulation.  It is intended to bring you into a state of comfort and expanded awareness. 

Tour of the gallery, art studio, and the Lumonics School of Light Art

 brief history of Lumonics, among the first and longest-running light art projects in the United States

 light and sound immersion

 

The Light and Sound Immersion

Lumonics Immersed is an innovative approach to art and creativity, and can be a memorable and transformative experience. This one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you feeling inspired and energized.

We provide the setting so the audience members can exercise their imaginative powers and hopefully be inspired to go further in their endeavors.

The Elements:

 Mel and Dorothy Tanner’s Light Sculptures
Original Special Effects, Music, and Projection
 Lighting and the Effects Orchestrated Live by Lumonics’ Marc Billard

 

Lumonics is the creation of the late artists Dorothy Tanner (1923-2020)  and Mel Tanner (1925-1993).   Ms. Tanner was the recipient of the 2018 Denver Mayor’s Arts & Culture Award for Innovation in the Arts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Public Health Institute of Denver Health’s Engaging Youth Expertise for Prevention (“EYE for Prevention”) came to Lumonics for the expanded tour and immersion. The program strives to prevent the onset of substance use among Denver’s youth. The purpose of the program is to provide young people in the Denver area with a safe, inclusive space to explore different forms of art as healthy coping mechanisms.

Here is a group photo at the end of the field trip:

 

The field trip can be tailored to meet specific needs.

Contact Info for Details and Rates: Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery 800 E. 73 Ave., Unit 11 Denver, CO 80229 303.568.9406 www.lumonics.net  lumonics@gmail.com

 

Art and Well-Being

The relationship between art and wellness has been important to Lumonics since its inception in the 1960s..

Shanna Shelby, the Program Administrator at the McNichols Civic Center Building in Denver, when nominating Dorothy Tanner for the Denver Mayor’s Award for Innovation in the Arts in 2018, wrote about the increasing awareness of how art and mental health are connected: “Several panels at the national AFTA (Americans for the Arts) conference this year explored artistic approaches to community health. I believe that Dorothy’s vision is a prime example of how arts and wellness intersect and promote public health goals.”

 

“Through the years people have commonly reported having profound spiritual and emotional experiences while contemplating the Lumonics art pieces. It is possible that Lumonics is exerting its effect by creating an immersive experience that feels safe and soothing, but also stimulating and expansive.” Jomar P. Suarez, MD Therapeutic Potential of Lumonics

 

“When perceiving an artwork in-person, the brain is ‘lit up, by something akin to beams from a lamp’…seeing or making art can play a crucial role in healing our bodies and minds.” excerpted from the Lumonics blog about the book, Art That Heals by Pierre Lemarquis

 

“Scientific studies increasingly confirm what human beings across cultures and throughout time have long recognized: we are wired for art. The arts in all of their modalities can improve our physical and mental health, amplify our ability to prevent, manage, or recover from disease challenges, enhance brain development in children, build more equitable communities, and foster well-being.  The International Arts + Mind Lab (IAM Lab)