“The Hazing,” created by James Turrell in 2001, belongs to the Light and Space art movement and falls within the installation genre. This piece is part of Turrell’s Wedgeworks series, emphasizing the artist’s exploration of perception through the manipulation of light and space.
The artwork exhibits a minimalist yet immersive design, presenting a rectangular visual field enveloped in hues of red and orange. The central feature appears as a wedge-like structure, infused with luminous gradients that alter the viewer’s perception of depth and dimensionality. The interplay of light and shadow generates a spatial ambiguity, drawing the observer into an experience where the boundaries of physical space and light merge. This installation exemplifies Turrell’s mastery in using light as a medium to transform spatial perception, engendering both a contemplative and sensory experience for its audience.
