Category: Immersive Art

Lumonics Legacy Project Aims to Keep Immersive Pioneers’ Vision Alive by Teague Bohlen, Westword

  Lumonics Gallery and Performance Space on 73rd and Washington…for now.  Marc Billard Lumonics Light and Sound Gallery has been around for decades, ever since artists Mel and Dorothy Tanner started working with light sculptures and sound to create immersive experiences back in 1969. Dubbed “Lumonics,” the unique art form was conceived to engage multiple senses …

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Visitors from Morningstar Assisted Living

  Today, we had a wonderful group of residents from Morningstar Assisted Living. They toured the gallery rooms, the art studio and light art school, and then were seated for the light and sound immersion.    

Lumonics Legacy Project

History of Light Art: Light art traces its roots back to ancient civilizations, where techniques like shadow puppetry entertained and told stories using light sources such as oil lamps and candles. The 17th-century invention of the magic lantern marked a significant leap forward, captivating audiences with colorful imagery and animations. Today, Lumonics stands as a …

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HOPE Online Learning Academy’s Field Trip at Lumonics

Today, we hosted students and some parents of the HOPE Online Learning Academy, the first online school in Colorado, originating over 20 years ago. They were very appreciative of the light art and Lumonics Immersed. School Administrator Rebecca also engaged the students with her observations. We emailed our lesson plan to follow up the field …

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