Grimanesa Amorós, renowned as the Light Sculptor, is bringing her illuminating work to Riyadh. The Infamous US-based, Peruvian artist will unveil her latest colossal art installation titled “Scientia” in the Diplomatic Quarter Cultural Palace at the Noor Riyadh festival from November 3rd – 19th 2022.
“Scientia” is a piece that explores a number of important questions about how a fast paced environment that is constantly evolving and changing can impact the psychological, mental and emotional state of people living within those environments and societies. Amorós’ incredible light sculpture was also displayed at the Azkuna Zentroa Center of Society and Contemporary Culture in Bilbao, Spain.
Famous for her large-scale light sculpture installations, Grimanesa Amorós looks at human emotions and connections to their surroundings and social environments using the concept of nature’s basic elements: fire, water, earth and light. Her works have been displayed across the world including Mexico, Beijing and New York City.