photo of Dorothy Tanner by Jeff Nass
Dorothy Tanner (1923-2020), the late co-founder of Lumonics and recipient of the Denver Mayor’s Award for Innovation in the Arts, was born on Jan. 30, 1923, 103 years ago today.
“The major challenge for me in art is to keep under control the tyranny of a logical mind. The spirit that moves me is capricious, unruly and irreverent. Most of my work grows out of intuitive impulse–the rest gets underway by just playing.”
– Dorothy Tanner
Remembrance of Dorothy
The following was written on Facebook, and we were all deeply touched by this, especially Dorothy:
“The artist who creates these pieces is so charming and fun. She was born around the time of the Depression, but her work will do anything but. Her pieces are created using acrylic plastic which is manipulated using heat. The led lights she uses are carefully selected to ensure they play off, and with the sculpture. She loves color and the combinations she selects always ensure the piece still has a fun, sometimes whimsical, and interesting story to tell. If you ever have a chance to see one of Dorothy’s art gallery openings, you will never look at art the same. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery is the place where an artist can find inspiration and everyone else can become consumed within it.”
– Mandi S.
Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery
Denver, CO
www.lumonics.net
Dorothy Tanner in one of her Lumonics Mind Spas
Letter from former Mayor Hancock upon Dorothy’s passing in 2020
