Hartford Art School Exhibits Liz Nielsen’s Photograms on Interdimensional Timelines

Liz Nielsen, a distinguished artist in the realm of photography, is presenting her “light paintings” in a compelling exhibition this spring at the Joseloff Gallery, Hartford Art School, West Hartford, Connecticut. As her tenure as the university’s Distinguished Chair in Photography concludes, Nielsen showcases her work that seamlessly merges art and science, blurring boundaries to reveal new possibilities.

Her technique involves capturing colored light in a pitch-black setting, where she emits tiny bits of light systematically, resulting in several to hundreds of exposures on light-sensitive film. These images are then processed via traditional color chemistry, uncovering abstract and representational images drawn from landscapes, the moon, and architectural motifs.

The exhibition titled “Interdimensional Timelines” runs from March 5 to April 11, with an opening reception on March 5. A public artist talk is scheduled for March 25. Nielsen, recognized for her innovative use of light and honored with grants like the NEA and NYSCA, continues to explore the intersection of visual art and scientific inquiry. For more, visit hartford.edu.