“Seeing Double,” created by James Turrell in 2008, is an installation piece encapsulating the essence of the Light and Space art movement. It forms part of the artist’s renowned “Tall Glass / Wide Glass Series”. The artwork is a sophisticated interplay of light, volume, and perception.
The artwork features two rectangular panels emitting vibrant glows of color, primarily in the spectrum of pinks and subtle blues. These panels are meticulously placed on a smooth, minimalist background, allowing the ethereal hues to envelop the viewer’s senses. The juxtaposition of the radiant rectangles creates a dialogue between them, evoking the experience of duplicity or a mirrored reflection. This harmonious fusion of light plays with the perception of depth, making the flat panels appear as though they possess infinite spatial dimensions. Turrell’s masterful use of light as a medium transcends traditional boundaries, inviting onlookers to immerse themselves in an otherworldly sensory experience.
