My last few studies have dealt with bouncing color, but some recent experiments with other materials (primarily wood) have caused me to put that thought on hold for awhile.  I am now exploring the way light is transmitted through thin organic materials, such as wood, leaves, the body, etc…  I particularly like the warm glow that is created from back-lit wood grain, and the way in which layering the wood and adjusting the positioning of these elements can change the luminosity of the panel.

I wired my first light socket for this project too.  Within a minute after wiring it I quickly sent a small jolt of electricity through my body…I have since wrapped the leads in electrical tape!

There is more to come, surely. I like the direction that the project is heading in much more now, and some comments in class today will be helpful to bear in mind.