Adela Andea – Chromatic Fields, 2018, Sliced pool noodles, wire mesh, steel wire, flex neon and LED lights, Houston, 2018
Introduction
Romanian-born artist Adela Andea has created a unique approach that enables her to generate a dialogue regarding the interaction of trending technologies and people through her art. She is also fond of exploring socio-political issues that are brought about through the dynamic and quick processes of industrialization and globalization that are characteristic of this contemporary age that we live in today. Through her muddled light installations that are designed to take over entire gallery and museum spaces, Andea uses her talent to highlight how electronics rule the world today.
Blurring the line between fantasy & reality
Using only industrial electronics, plastics, lights and an array of other commercially produced objects, Andea develops futuristic ecosystems that straddle the line between organic biological life forms and glowing technological creations. Though she has no training as an engineer, she relies heavily on her technical expertise to transform her strange ideas into masterpieces. The objective of each installation is to blur the line between fantasy and reality so that the two can meet.
The creation process
Andea like many artists today constructs her sculptures from synthetic materials that are engineered to emit both light and color. Not only does this allow her to save money in the long run, but it also creates the perfect opportunity to alleviate today’s inefficient utilization of resources. Though fashioned to take various shapes and forms, all of Andea’s creations capture and interpret serious issues that society is facing in a fun and enlightened manner. The artist’s art education, which she acquired from the University of North Texas and the University of Houston also shape her light inspired art installations.
Material & light
Most of the electronics that she uses and the additional plastic materials are collected and stored in her studio before they can be used as raw materials. She utilizes direct and indirect light, direct which comes from light elements and associated technology and indirect which arises from the manipulation of the perception of light, to radiate her installations. To make her installations high quality and durable, Andea also has some components manufactured in China so that they can fit her exact specifications.
Conclusion
When visitors step into one of her installations, the large-scale environment is designed to immerse the viewers and captivate them through overstimulation by light. When viewers step in and walk through, they become temporarily embedded in the artwork, managing to experience it from the interior and exterior. This, of course, challenges the notion of a fixed perspective because the interactive aspects surround the attendee at all times.
Norðurljós, 2019
Adela Andea – Norðurljós, 2019, Cris Worley Fine Arts, Dallas
Chromatic Fields, 2018
Adela Andea – Chromatic Fields, 2018, Sliced pool noodles, wire mesh, steel wire, flex neon and LED lights, Houston, 2018
Adela Andea – Chromatic Fields, 2018, Sliced pool noodles, wire mesh, steel wire, flex neon and LED lights, Houston, 2018
Adela Andea – Chromatic Fields, 2018, Sliced pool noodles, wire mesh, steel wire, flex neon and LED lights, Houston, 2018
Adela Andea – Chromatic Fields, 2018, Sliced pool noodles, wire mesh, steel wire, flex neon and LED lights, Houston, 2018
Adela Andea – Chromatic Fields, 2018, Sliced pool noodles, wire mesh, steel wire, flex neon and LED lights, Houston, 2018
Eukaryotic Cells, 2018
Adela Andea – Eukaryotic Cell 1, 2018, LED lights, CCFL lights, flex neon, various plastics, power source, steel frame, 61 x 61 x 61 cm, 24 x 24 x 24 in
Adela Andea – Eukaryotic Cell 2, 2018, LED lights, CCFL lights, flex neon, various plastics, power source, steel frame, 76 x 76 x 76 cm, 30 x 30 x 30 in
Adela Andea – Eukaryotic Cell 3, 2018, LED lights, CCFL lights, flex neon, various plastics, power source, steel frame, 61 x 61 x 61 cm, 24 x 24 x 24 in
Adela Andea – Eukaryotic Cell 4, 2018, LED lights, CCFL lights, flex neon, various plastics, power source, steel frame, 46 x 46 x 46 cm, 18 x 18 x 18 in
Lux Aeterna, 2017
Adela Andea – Lux Aeterna, 2017, Mixed media, Spring/Break Art Show
Photo: Samuel Morgan
Adela Andea – Lux Aeterna, 2017, Mixed media, Spring/Break Art Show
Glacial Parallax, 2017
Adela Andea – Glacial Parallax, LED, Flex Neon, CCFL, power sources, various plastics, installation, Anya Tish Gallery, Houston, 2017
Primordial Garden, 2016
Adela Andea – Primordial Garden, 2016, light sculptures, flex neon and colorful Plexiglas tubes, 10 x 7 x 7 m, 32 x 22 x 22 feet, Texas Tech University
Adela Andea – Primordial Garden, 2016, light sculptures, flex neon and colorful Plexiglas tubes, Texas Tech University
Inner Sanctum, 2016
Adela Andea – Inner Sanctum, Sculpture Month, Houston, 2016
Adela Andea – Inner Sanctum, Sculpture Month, Houston, 2016
2014 at The Grace Museum, Abilene, Texas
Adela Andea – The Grace Museum in Abilene, Texas, 2014
Primordial Garden, 2013
Adela Andea – Primordial Garden, 2013, flex neon, cold cathode fluorescent lights, LEDs, various plastic, 2013, Texas 13 Biennial
Impervious Geometry, 2013
Adela Andea – Impervious Geometry, 2013, mixed media, LED light and aluminum, 4,9 x 4,2 x 3,6 m, 16 x 14 x 12 feet
2011 at the MAC, Dallas, Texas
Adela Andea – 2011, the MAC, Dallas, Texas
All images by Adela Andea/adelaandea.com unless otherwise noted.
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