The Artists Series

This page features artwork from the artist that the artist either cherishes or really enjoys due to either the colour, light or movement. I hope you enjoy these images as much as I do.

-Reuben

Mordialloc Beach

These artworks are taken at Mordialic Beach in Melbourne Australia. Fascinated by the way water reflects light, Reuben decided to experiment by taking many different photos while he ran across the beach waving a light wand all around the air. This series captures the beauty of the beach, water and light as they interact together to create brilliant and beautiful images.

People

This series is aimed at capturing people and light. Reuben began this series as an experiment to see how he could capture people amongst the light paintings he had done. He found that by first illuminating them with a bright light it captured them quickly reducing blur. He then waved a light wand around them creating images that showed light moving and dancing around those he cherished. The two people featured mostly in this series are Kiara Vasquez and Caleb Elbourne who are both very close friends of the artist. It also features Nathan Yuen, a friend of the artist.

Dead Series

This series captures the life of death. Using skulls and a small handheld torch, Reuben focused on creating patterns and different effects using skulls from different animals. Influenced by Sci-Fi and fictional media Reuben sought to see if he could make the skulls seem alive by creating the illusion that light is coming from inside the skull. Using different colours Reuben also experimented by seeing if he could make the light produce patterns on the skulls to create contrast but also depth.

Sparks

These images were a step forward in the artist’s exploration into this style of work. Reuben began to work with different elements that could create and produce sparks. Reuben used this to create some of his most popular artworks and found that this new element added to many of the colours he was working with. Reuben also felt that it provided depth and character to an image that seemed a little empty at times. He experimented with sparks which he eventually added into his final Body Of Work for year 12 “Series Of 7 Coloured Circles”. Some of his sparks work has also been put on display in St Andrews Christian College in the Principal’s office and Deputy Principal’s office.

Colour

Colour features various shapes and colours on their own in the artists own backyard. Reuben found the natural element of his backyard had a great influence on his work as it provided a place of comfort but also great external texture in his artworks. From the fence to the texture of the concrete Reuben found that this particular area helped his images come alive and thrive. Some of his favourite work was taken in this spot. The one time artwork and year 12 Body Of Work “Series Of 7 Coloured Circles” was taken in this location and created the centrepiece for the artist to continue his light painting journey.