A WAY WITH LIGHT
The digital art exhibition, 'A Way with Light,' brings together over twenty
artworks by celebrated artists, both local and international, inviting
viewers to explore the resonances and dissonances that arise in the
dynamic union of art and technological innovation. In an era marked by
constant change, this exhibition celebrates the creative sparks that
emerge when traditional and digital realms collide. Across an array of
visual media—ranging from screens and projectors to lightboxes and
prints—the showcase offers a multifaceted experience of art and
creativity and embrace the rich dialogue that unfolds between these two
worlds.
Produced in partnership between AKTHR, ATHR Gallery's dedicated
initiative for experimental contemporary art, and the RFC Art Collection,
this exhibition serves as an introduction into the nascent world of digital
art on the blockchain. The RFC Art collection, boasting over 2,000 pieces
from groundbreaking artists at the intersection of art and technology,
provides a unique selection from its archive to augment the exhibition.
The featured artists harness technology as their tool to infuse their artistic
expressions, from coding and programming to advanced machine
learning and artificial intelligence, to create artworks that prompt
reflection on the role of innovation in shaping societies and cultures. Three
Saudi artists—Ayman Yossri Daydban, Daniah Al-Saleh, and Ahaad
Alamoudi—integrate digital modalities into their existing art practices,
offering a local perspective on this global phenomenon. On the other
hand, the featured digitally native artists, Andres Reisinger, teamLab,
Jonas Lund, Random International, Refik Anadol, and Quayola have
embarked on their artistic careers from the digital realm, molding new
and dynamic roles for artists, viewers, and collectors.
‘A Way with Light’ invites you to step into a world where the future of art is
illuminated by the radiant possibilities of today's technology. The
exhibition challenges traditional modes of display and engagement,
inviting participants to explore beyond the tangible.
AKTHR in partnership with RFC Art brings together a
selection of works by leading artists who are using
technology as a tool to push the boundaries of their
practice, bringing the physical and digital realms and
fostering new possibilities of artistic expression.