Collected Light Vol 2: Women Light Artists
The Women In Lighting project led Light Collective to the curation of its first book, Collected Light: Volume One which was launched in November 2022 and featured 44 women working as artists using the medium of light. After participating in many conferences, exhibitions and light festivals around the world, it became apparent to them that there is an onus on, and much greater visibility of, male artists who work, or have worked, with light within their bodies of work. The book was a small step towards trying to redress this imbalance and bring their work to a wider audience.
The response to the first book was overwhelmingly positive and this led to the desire to expand to a second volume. There are hundreds of female artists working with light all over the world and this new collection contains the work of another forty four artists. While artistic talent transcends gender, research indicates a notable gender gap in the art world. Male artists are often over-represented in collections, exhibitions and high-paying roles, while female artists face financial disparities and limited recognition in art history and cultural narratives.
Addressing this disparity is not just about rectifying past injustices but also about inspiring future generations of women to pursue careers in art and lighting. By highlighting the achievements of women in this field, we not only acknowledge their invaluable contributions but also challenge the stereotypes and barriers that have hindered their recognition. This book aims to elevate these stories, offering a platform for acknowledgement and appreciation. Through these pages, we seek to celebrate the artistry, passion and perseverance of the female artists, encouraging a more inclusive and equitable industry where every contribution is celebrated, regardless of gender.
“After the first book and the subsequent exhibitions, we started to discover more women working with light and approached them about being featured in specialist posts on Instagram. Some women, who had come across the book, approached us and others connected on social media because our content resonated with them. It became apparent we had more than enough content for a second book so we started again, asking another 44 women to participate by sharing images of their work, so a new book could be created. We would like to thank all of the contributors for their time and generosity and hope that fans of the first book like and appreciate this one too.”
Sharon Stammers and Martin Lupton, Light Collective, March 2025
Artists featured: Alex Leyva, Alicia Eggert, Amelia Kosminsky, Andrea Bowers, Angela Yuen, Aphra Shemza, April Key, Carla Chan, Cecilia Ömalm, Chankalun, Chris Wood, Clara Daguin, Claudia Bueno, Daisy Doig, Diana Rojas, Ecem Dilan Köse, Eve De Haan, Fiona Grady, Flora Litchfield, France Dubois, Giny Vos, Grimanesa Amorós, Hannah Ayre, Inma Femenía, Iyvone Khoo, Jasmine Grace, Jenny Mc Namara, Jeongmoon Choi, Jiayu Liu, Jo Holland, Margareta Hesse, Maria Vera, Meagan Streader, Nicola Anthony, Regine Schumann, Sabine Marcelis, Sandra E. Blatterer, Seohyo, Shirin Abedinirad, So Wing Po, Vanessa Hafenbrädl, Vera Röhm, Viel Bjerkeset Andersen, Ying-Chen Lin
