Landry, Marion

The thesis titled Chasing the Light, delves into the experience of art through a phenomenological approach to painting. By examining the relationship between painting, embodied experiences, and the built environment, the artist incorporates the concept of the expanded field of painting into her practice, creating site-adjusted installations that utilize light, temperature, and traditional painting tactics to elicit an immersive experience. Through the progression of her research and artistic output, the thesis demonstrates how lighting conditions can shape the perception of an installation and lead to a haptic, retinal, temperature, and atmospheric shift in the viewer's experience. The goal is to understand the relationship between the viewer, the artwork, and the environment, and how this relationship can be used to create a more meaningful and impactful experience for the viewer.

In support of Marion Landry's MFA thesis.

In support of Marion Landry's MFA thesis.

In support of Marion Landry's MFA thesis. On display in the Michael O'Brian Exhibition Commons at ECU in January 2023 under clear sky conditions.

In support of Marion Landry's MFA thesis. On display on the outer wall of the Knee Gallery at ECU in January 2023 under clear sky conditions.

In support of Marion Landry's MFA thesis. Installed in the Grad Gallery, ECU, January 2022.

In support of Marion Landry's MFA thesis. Installed in the Grad Gallery, ECU, January 2022.

In support of Marion Landry's MFA thesis.

In support of Marion Landry's MFA thesis. Installation in the ECU Grad Gallery, December 2022.