This exhibition at Tate Modern contains a handful of pieces by Anthony McCall who creates “solid light” artworks blurring the boundaries of sculpture, cinema and drawing.
There is a magical quality to these light sculptures which you want to see from the inside as well as from outside. Their combination of transparency and solidity encourages adults and children to play, becoming part of the piece.
His early experiments took place in the smoke-filled spaces of New York & London – these days a non-toxic mist is used instead to recreate that smokiness.
I remember the laser show at an Aphex Twin concert which, looking back, must surely have been influenced by him.
It’s a really enjoyable show which you can appreciate on many different levels.
