Miranda Joy Summers

Miranda Joy Summers
WHITE LIGHT ~ A Solo Exhibition
August 2024

Before Sound, Before Sun, Before Heat, there is WHITE LIGHT.

Miranda's latest body of work is an exploration of landscapes inspired by the heavily soluble atmospheric conditions of humidity. In the early morning on Sydney Harbour, as the sun rises into the thick air of late summer, the sky transforms into a pure, dazzling white refractive light. The sea in the distance merges seamlessly with the sky and distant harbour shore line pales to a blot creating an illusion of infinite space. Water pools silently around my feet and the rocks resemble stepping stones into the void. There is no above or below, just WHITE LIGHT.

Using a palette knife and impasto oils, Miranda captures the essence of water and land, the interplay between soluble and solid matter. Her palette knife strokes are deliberate and expressive, aiming to best describe the scene through texture and form. She emphasises the dynamic interplay between negative and positive space, creating a unique dialogue between the foreground and the perceived distance, effectively reducing spatial separation. This technique challenges conventional perceptions of tone and shape, inviting viewers to engage deeply with both the immediate view and the encompassing bright white light that dominates the sky, capturing the essence of this transformative moment.