Abel Contemporary Gallery: “No.5 – The Light Saw What I Couldn’t” by Paulina King

Light is transformative. The Light Saw What I Couldn’t explores light through the manipulation of translucency and color. Through intentional positioning of poured silicone sheets, King creates large scale color fields with tones inspired by the sky. Light activates each work, which in turn generate subtle auras and change the atmospheric conditions of their surroundings. These works ask the viewer to allow themselves to be swayed by the impact of light and color, not just in the gallery, but everywhere. To be present in experiencing the nuance and beauty light creates all around us. Through this reconnection to the physical world, King aims to encourage contemplation of our relationship with our surroundings, and more broadly, our environment.

Artist Talk: March 15, 2025 at 2:00pm