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feeling, not
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Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
John Mooney
John Mooney: Sculpting Light, Echoing Nature Chicago-based artist John David Mooney is a singular figure in contemporary sculpture and installation art. His work transcends the purely visual, deeply engaging with themes of astronomy, science, environmentalism, and the spirit of place. From monumental public works that transform urban landscapes to intimate light pieces exploring the interplay of shadow and illumination, Mooney’s creati
ons are both intellectually stimulating and profoundly evocative. Born in Champaign, Illinois, in 1955, Mooney's artistic journey began with a strong fascination for the natural world and the mysteries of the cosmos. This early curiosity would become the bedrock of his creative practice, informing his approach to design and shaping his distinctive style. He received an MFA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1984, l…