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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Mar 08
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 …
Feb 18
Our Latest Newsletter
Hi Everyone! Hope the new year is going well! Here is some of what’s going on at Lumonics. Culture Hopping with the Biennial of the Americas Lumonics truly enjoyed hosting the January Culture Hop of the Biennial of the Americas which is based in Denver, CO. Attendees were very appreciative of the light art …
Dec 10
Pre-Lumonics: Post-World War II
After serving in combat in WW II, Mel Tanner enrolled at the Brooklyn Museum Art School under the new G.I. Bill. This photo was on the cover of the 1950-51 School Catalog. Max Beckmann (foreground), Mel Tanner (far right). Mel was a student in Mr. Beckmann’s painting class. Max Beckmann died in 1950. Mel Tanner …
