“Art on the Move” A few of Mel Tanner’s collages that were created while the Tanners were traveling in Europe circa 1966. Their makeshift studios were mostly kitchen tables wherever they were staying. Click to enlarge for best viewing. Mel Tanner (1925-1993)
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Nov 22
‘Lumonics,’ a stimulating and unique perspective of light and space, to impact Steamboat Springs
- By Barry Raphael in art, Colorado, community, Dorothy Tanner, Immersive Art, Installation, light art, light sculpture, Lumonics, Lumonics Immersed, Marc Billard, Mel Tanner, Steamboat Springs
Serving Routt County, Colorado ‘Lumonics,’ a stimulating and unique perspective of light and space, to impact Steamboat Springs News | Nov 21, 2024 by John Camponeschi For Steamboat Pilot & Today Dorothy Tanner (left) and Mel Tanner, founders of Lumonics. Jeff Nass and Ursula Seaemann/Courtesy photo The …
Nov 19
LUMONICS: A Pop-Up Art Exhibit at The Boathouse
- By Barry Raphael in Barry Raphael, Denver, Dorothy Tanner, Installation, light art, light sculpture, Lumonics, Marc Billard, Mel Tanner, Miami, Steamboat Springs
The BoathouseContact: Rory ClowCreative Directoremail: rory@westerncenters.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family Bowl and The Boathouse Present LUMONICS: A Pop-Up Art Exhibit at The Boathouse Western Centers, the Colorado-based real estate investment and management company behind Snow Bowl, Family Bowl, The Boathouse, The Boat Yard, and Tavern at The Glen, is proud to facilitate and welcome the …
Apr 03
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 …
A Friend’s Video of the Light Art at Lumonics Before the Immersion Got Underway
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