LARA LIGHT

Artist • Author • Explorer of Light & Perception

From making kaleidoscopes to exploring the art of seeing.

My journey began at a workbench, fascinated by light, glass, colour and mirrored geometry.

Over more than two decades, that curiosity has taken me from handcrafted kaleidoscopes to immersive light experiences, optical experimentation and an ongoing enquiry into how we perceive and make meaning.

Today, my work brings together art, experiential education, research and the simple invitation to look again.

 

 

The Science of Perception

What happens when we become curious about the way we see?

My journey began with making kaleidoscopes alongside Turid, exploring the possibilities of light, glass and mirrored geometry.

Over the years, our work grew into handcrafted optical instruments, commissions and immersive light experiences.

But what fascinated me increasingly was not only what we created, but what happened when people looked.

I watched people become absorbed, laugh, fall quiet or respond emotionally to patterns of light and colour.

And I began wondering why the same visual experience could affect people so differently.

That curiosity eventually changed the direction of my work.

DISCOVER LARA LIGHT

Where Would You Like to Begin?

Three interconnected areas of my work, uniting art, perception and reflective practice.
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Light Experiences

Explore immersive light, colour and pattern through installations, guided experiences and shared encounters.

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Light Literacy™

Discover a practical approach to exploring perception, attention and your own responses to the world.

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Writing & Research

My forthcoming book, Kaleidoscopic Light Therapy, published by Inner Traditions in 2027, and my continuing enquiry into the experience of perception.

My Approach

Perception is a practice.

I believe the person experiencing the work remains the authority on their own experience. Rather than prescribing what a colour or pattern should mean, I create opportunities to look, notice, question and discover.
CREATIVE PILLARS

The Medium of Light

Light Experiences

Discover a practical approach to exploring perception, attention and your own responses to the world.

Light Literacy™

Discover a practical approach to exploring perception, attention and your own responses to the world.

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Kaleidoscopes

Explore handcrafted LightScopes, kaleidoscopes and optical creations made to inspire curiosity and wonder.

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Commissions

Explore bespoke optical creations, branded kaleidoscopes and collaborative projects for individuals and organisations