All the Light I See
Van der Plas Gallery, New York City, USA

“Light is a thing that cannot be reproduced, but must be represented by something else - by color.’’  – Paul Cezanne

The light I see is not just a physical phenomenon; it's the essence of how we understand and interpret the world. Light can stir visceral emotion and feeling that demands attention, and as Paul Cézanne observed, it can be translated, embodied, and evoked through color. This exhibition explores the ways in which artists harness the interplay of hue, tone, and contrast to capture the essence of light.
Through a diverse collection of works, All The Light I See invites viewers to experience the sensation of light not as a direct replication, but as an interpretation—one shaped by pigment, perspective, and emotion. Here, light is not merely seen; it is felt.



Installation View

Installation View


“639 Hz Frequency”, 2022, 65 3/8 x 41 3/8 in (166 x 105 cm), Cotton, Linen, digital print with sublimation on polyester twill, polyester, poly-cotton, Lace Ribbon



“Melt”, 2022, 58 1/4 x 42 1/8 in (148 x 107 cm), Cotton, digital print with reactive dye/pigment inks on Cotton Linen, poly cotton, polyester




Photography: © Adriaan Van der Plas - Van der Plas Gallery New York City 2025.