2015
Site Specific Light Installation
According to the time of day, the natural sunlight strikes the Rotunda walls in shapes that shift from spherical to elliptical, and at various heights depending on the seasons. Aaron Henderson’s digital light composition captures the flow of sunlight, one day for each month and in accelerated motion, thus revealing the movement of the sun and its interaction with the paintings. Filling the space is Mathew Rosenblum’s surrounding sound piece, subtly bringing in elements captured outside the room, such as birds in the garden or water from the fountain. Segments of organ melodies recall the historical use of the room, originally planned as a music chamber, as testified by the inscription in the stone arch above the door.
Light Installation: Aaron Henderson
Painting: Michael Morrill
Sound: Mathew Rosenblum