Using a tripod, long exposures, and various light sources (sparklers, Christmas lights wrapped around a hula hoop, etc.), Eric Staller created these beautiful light drawings in New York City during the late 70’s.
Check out Eric’s other work at his website, including a remote-controlled wheel of German storm-troop boots and a Fiat 500 impaled from the side by a rack of bowling pins. Also don’t miss one of his latest projects, ConferenceBike, a bicycle powered by the pedaling of 7 passengers all facing each other in a circle.
His 2006 book, Out of My Mind, is an autobiographical, image-filled look at his work and creative process. You can buy the book as well as a ton of other interesting items at his webstore.
LINK/IMAGES/VIDEO [Eric's website]
LINK/BUY [Out of My Mind webstore]
LINK/IMAGES/VIDEO [ConferenceBike website]
Response:
UNREAL :)
9 Aug / 2:46 pm
that is glorious
10 Aug / 5:49 pm
WOW.
10 Aug / 6:58 pm
I used to do stuff like this back before I had to work 60 hours a week. Very nice set-up you have there. Looks like leds in the one shot.
BeachBum
24 Aug / 9:58 pm
BeachBum, all: Not my work, I’m just a professional gawker. Credit goes to Eric Staller.
25 Aug / 12:08 am
nice work
26 Aug / 4:15 am
i love long shoot works…
29 Aug / 3:43 am
how fuck do you do that!
30 Aug / 1:42 pm
think different! I love it! ;-)
30 Aug / 3:30 pm
these are WOW, I mean they’re beyond my talent by a lifetime
2 Sep / 2:05 am
cremig ;-)
6 Sep / 4:14 am
really cool!!! hardcore!
11 Sep / 4:29 pm
fantastic
11 Sep / 8:16 pm
Π Ο Λ Υ Ω Ρ Α Ι Α Δ Ο Υ Λ Ε Ι Α !!!! Μ Π Ρ Β Ο ! !
25 Sep / 3:20 pm
Speechless. These are wicked.
27 Sep / 9:59 am
Your work is amazing and so original!
14 Nov / 11:30 am
soooooo cool 1 of the best web sites i’ve ever seen!
29 Nov / 10:04 pm
so fuckin’ awesome!
29 Nov / 10:07 pm
Those are really beautiful. I love painting with light even though i’m not very good with it. the light humans are amazing
1 Dec / 7:50 pm
fine work
check my myspace to see lightgraff art
myspace.com/versi1983
30 Mar / 8:24 am
It’s great to find out the history of light painting. Everyone knows about Gjon Mili and Picasso’s collaboration: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gjon_Mili.
I’ve been doing it since 1992. http://www.patrickrochon.com
Is there more history of light paitnting?
14 Apr / 8:29 pm
I’ve seen your work displayed in your Hauppauge office since the late 70’s. I always admired the unique perspective of the works. Now 40 years later it remarkable.
Looking forward to your new works
willk
15 Apr / 9:18 am