Theory of Light and Color is a kinetic sculpture using film. Woven around a metallic frame and lit from behind by a light box, colored film stock produces a continuously changing composition. Horizontal and vertical strips of film are interwoven—similar to the way cloth is produced on a loom, placed over and under the crossing material.
While the process alludes to the ancient tradition of producing cloth, the work is also related to Barba's series of still sculptural works made from film stock, Weavers, as well as more generally highlighting the role of artful editing—interweaving—of still and moving pictures in the artist's filmic works. The changing bright pattern of the crisscrossing film stock then suggest all these instances producing of light, color, image and sound in Rosa Barba's practice.
Theory of Light and Color, 2023
35 mm film, stainless steel, aluminum, motor, Plexiglas, LED lights
91 x 121 x 9 cm
Photo: Andrea Rossetti © Rosa Barba
Theory of Light and Color, 2023 has been on display at the following locations: