“Aural,” created by James Turrell in 2004, is an exemplary piece within the Light and Space movement, featured as an installation in the “Ganzfelds” series. The artwork explores the interplay of light, space, and perception, characteristic of Turrell’s oeuvre.
The artwork is composed of a deeply immersive environment bathed in a monochromatic blue light. It features a central black square, sharply framed by thin lines of light that gradually converge with the surrounding blue hue. The minimalistic design and use of light create a visual experience that challenges the viewer’s spatial perception, inducing a sense of vastness and introspection. This installation exemplifies the artist’s fascination with the sensory and cognitive effects of light on human perception.
