Works : Light

Light sculptures

In 1998, Hélène Lhote used electric light for the first time to precisely illuminate her shimmering Cocoons, then, in 2001, she integrated that into Ovni, a series of works combining polished stainless steel, mirrors and two way mirrors. These experiments became more radical in 2005 following a meeting with the Parisian company Electrorama, which specialises in lighting. Then came designed editions for Saint-Germain Lumière and an exhibition in the nine Electrorama shopfront windows on Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris.

COCONS and OVNI
Electrorama Exhibition 2006 - Paris 5

SYSTEME FUCUS MIROIR
Electrorama Exhibition 2006 - Paris 5

ORIGINS

To highlight her enamelled steel works with a luminous line, Hélène Lhote used neon tubes in 2007; time to for fresh observation. It was at this moment she discovered the captivating beauty of light, the fluid glow in the hollow of the glass tube, and the infinite freedom of possible curves – all contrasted with a rigorous technique. A mix of poetry and science. Several specifically neon works followed, including Rouge Arabesque, Le Grand Phasme, Maison-Dieu and Boucle-Delta.

ROUGE ARABESQUE - 2009 - 240 x 210 cm
(private collection) Neuilly-sur-Seine

NEON SCREEN in production, spring 2018 - 1.80 x 2 m for Maison CARTIER, Cartier Carat perfume.

MAISON DIEU

Light sculpture, a creation for the ceiling of a private gallery in Paris. Conceived for this place that was intended to present mainly paintings - a light sculpture without technical lighting functions but which animates the ceiling when the gallery is not in action. This set of arabesques, curves and counter-curves contrasts with the rigour of the architecture. Working on the themes of illusion, reflection and perception, the path of light welcomes the mirror forms where they reflect both the sculpture itself and the gallery space. The mirror as an object of perspective aberration: an opening through the ceiling toward the heavens and a reflection of the Earth.

MAISON-DIEU

Neon Sculpture 2017

11 x 2.50 m Private collection, Paris

MAISON-DIEU

Les Élytres 2021/22

11 x 2.50 m Private collection , Paris