Spectrum 14 is a calibrated array of prisms that cast a dazzling display of luminous color across the museum’s rotunda. Bands of spectral light traverse the space in relation to the sun, tracing a slightly different arc through the sky each day. Over time, Ross’s work changes in response to the Earth’s rotational trajectory, connecting us to the pre-modern experience of astronomical observation and calculation that defined cycles of days, seasons, and rituals.
This project was commissioned for PST ART as part of the exhibition Lumen: The Art and Science of LightThis is the second “Rotunda Commission,” a series of art installations inspired by the Getty Museum’s collection, architecture, and location.
This exhibition is presented in English and Spanish. This exhibition is presented in English and Spanish.
Southern California’s groundbreaking art event PST ART returns in September 2024, presenting more than 60 exhibitions from organizations across the region exploring the intersections of art and science, past and present. PST ART is presented by Getty. For more information about PST ART: Art & Science Collide, visit pst.art
