Universe is a contemporary mythological model of the cosmos. A kinetic light sculpture composed of a life-size, sculpted human figure covered with mirrors. The figure, tethered to a 20’ tall radio tower, slowly rotates. Lights, gobos, and lenses project different depictions of the figure onto the mirrors, which are then broadcast over the surrounding area.

John E. Bannon creates works of art in a variety of media seen in both public and private collections locally and abroad.

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Saturday in the Park with Trova

David Hutson is a native St. Louis neon artist, sign maker, and lighting designer. His works and ideas have been exhibited at various galleries, festivals and installations in St. Louis, New York and Las Vegas. He continues to consult and lecture on the history, development and importance of design in neon lighting. He displayed his neon art and selected vintage signs as the Kranzberg Exhibition artist at Laumeier Sculpture Park in 2018.   

The Luna Moth is a custom pixel surface that uses addressable LEDs to display shining, shifting patterns.  This piece is created to be a celebration of the union of the natural and the digital. 

As people surrounded by screens, when we see a pixeled surface, it is almost always in the shape of a rectangle. More often than not, it is displaying ads.  I think that the inherent beauty of pixels as a light source is lost, and we become fatigued by the constant exposure. Johnson's piece explores recontextualizing the pixel, rather than as a means of communicating a commercial message, to being used to highlight the beauty in natural forms.

Shadow Lanterns evolved as an exercise in better learning CNC routing techniques. Oak leaves were chosen for the images casted in shadow, in order to mimic sunlight in trees, and the hexagonal pattern was chosen in order to better learn how to CNC out delicate details.

Ann Johnson is a St. Louis-based artist who has been a lover of light, sound and the electronic dance music scene for years.  She creates hand-made pixel surfaces, interactive installations, and sculptural works, usually with light as a unifying element.  Her background in professional lighting design and electrical engineering gives her plenty of concepts to explore, and she always seeks to add a touch of vibrancy and playfulness to whatever event she is involved in.

Funga Forest

With a background in fine arts and photography, Stephanie Keil is currently working as a research library assistant at the Missouri Botanical Garden and serves as the president of the Missouri Mycological Society. Her interest in large-scale art installations began in college where she designed mushroom props for one of her school's theater productions.

Stephanie recently revived her passion for art by creating a found object mushroom piece just for fun and presented it at the Grand Art Walk in St. Louis. She followed this event by displaying her mushroom art at the North American Mycological association annual foray held in 2022 at Trout Lodge in Missouri.  It caught the eye of editor-in-chief of FUNGI magazine, Britt Bunyard and from there was invited to feature her work at Telluride Mushroom Festival 2024.

Ferrara Entanglement embodies the mysterious beauty of duality, prompting thoughts on how light, shadow, and form intertwine to create a unified yet paradoxical visual narrative. Inspired by the concept of quantum entanglement, the installation explores the pivotal space between positive and negative, suggesting that each visible and invisible aspect is intrinsically linked through a captivating dance of shadows and illumination. As light streams through the architectural slits, it casts rhythmic patterns, while fleeting particles of light flash between the seen and the unperceivable, echoing the subatomic web of information that consciously binds us all.

Ryan McCoy, working under the pseudonym D4, is a visionary artist who utilizes light as a powerful medium to alter the perspective of the human mind. Aiming to amaze and connect with viewers, Ryan transforms his wildest thoughts into mind-bending experiences. His work spans a diverse range of skills, from large-scale exterior projection mapping to custom-made lighting applications created for public spaces, corporate events, nightclubs, and festivals. McCoy's creative process is a continual learning experience that pushes the boundaries of his ability to produce thought-provoking themes that leave lasting impressions. Each new project strives to engage viewers through technical innovation, artistic thought, and, above all, human connection.

Biomorphic , a site specific illuminated Installation at Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis. Titled Biomorphic , a type of crossbreed between an existing architecture, the Leaf Pavilion, combined with my sculptural light forms. Porcelain vessels of light will inhabit the space. An aluminum skeletal structure will act as the conduit between the two sculptures.

Angelica Sandoval is an installation artist who creates light installations combining porcelain, metal and technology. In June of 2017 Sandoval was selected as one of the Women to Watch-Metals by the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Greater Kansas City Area Chapter. She has been in group exhibitions at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Peoria, IL and Pomona, CA. Sandoval’s most recent solo exhibition was in June of 2022 at PLUG Gallery in Kansas City. Sandoval was awarded the ArtsKC Inspiration Grant in 2012 toward a light installation in the Historic Power & Light Building. Sandoval was an artist in residence of the Charlotte Street Foundation Urban Culture Project 2011-2012 and Casa Marles in Llorenc del Penedes, Spain, summer of 2009. Angelica Sandoval received a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute and a Master's degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She has several years of teaching experience at the collegiate level. She has taught at the Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas University, Avila University and Johnson County Community College. Sandoval is the president and co-creator of We Open Shop, an artist-run inclusive shop catering to underserved people; specifically women, trans, and nonbinary makers.

Charlie Stein is a visionary light artist, originally from Tampa Bay, currently based in St. Louis, known for creating immersive visual experiences that push the boundaries of stage and lighting design. His latest work, Monolith of Light, is a stunning 15x20 grid of individually mapped white LEDs, complemented by beams of light shooting upwards and an array of vibrant colors painting the backdrop. This piece offers a striking blend of precision and creativity.

Charlie's journey into lighting design began through his deep connection with music. As he explored ways to enhance live performances, he quickly developed an affinity for stage design, driven by a desire to give audiences an unforgettable experience. His passion lies in crafting unique looks that have never been seen before, transforming spaces into otherworldly environments.

For Charlie, the challenge in lighting design goes beyond the art itself—it's about mastering the technical aspects while concealing the mechanics behind the magic. He skillfully hides the trussing, cables, and equipment, ensuring that the audience sees only the wonder and not the work behind it.

A Sphinx in Wolf’s Clothing

Jessica Teckemeyer is an artist who primarily creates mixed-media sculptures and installations, although recent projects have resulted in large-scale outdoor sculptures made in bronze or fabric. Her artworks have been featured in thirteen solo exhibitions and shown in over eighty group exhibitions in museums and galleries across the United States, and in France, Greece, and Uruguay. Her artworks are in many private collections, as well as the Dubuque Museum of Art. She is an Associate Professor of Sculpture at Oklahoma State University. She earned her Master of Fine Arts from the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities in 2010. Please visit www.jteckemeyer.com and follow her on Instagram at @jteckemeyer_sculptor for more information.

A Sphinx in Wolf’s Clothing is a unique blend of creativity and social engagement. The sculpture aims to foster public discourse towards a more inclusive society by addressing gender and systemic inequalities. The multifaceted approach involves aesthetic enhancement of public spaces through a beautiful animal sculpture and stimulation of public imagination by pairing a wild cat with a canine mask, appealing to diverse audiences. Moreover, transforming the elusive bobcat into a more powerful creature symbolizes empowerment for marginalized individuals, creating space for social interaction and dialogue.

Untitled (lighting element) Illumination element fabricated using off-the-shelf component systems, 3D printed connections, LED lighting, and industrial shelving nets.

Hans Tursack is a designer from Philadelphia. He earned a BFA in studio art from the Cooper Union School of Art, and a M. Arch. from the Princeton University School of Architecture, where he was the recipient of the Underwood Thesis Prize. He has worked in the offices of LEVENBETTS Architects, SAA/Stan Allen Architecture, and Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects. His writing and scholarly work have appeared in Perspecta Journal, Pidgin Magazine, Thresholds Journal, Log Journal, Dimensions Journal, Archinect, See/Saw, Acadia, and The Architects Newspaper. He recently received the Willard A. Oberdick teaching/design fellowship from the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture, a MacDowell Research Fellowship, an Art OMI: Architecture residency, a Mass MOCA artist residency, and with Viola Ago, a University Design Research Fellowship from Exhibit Columbus. He was the 2018-2021 Pietro Bellushi Fellow at the MIT School of Architecture + Planning. He is currently an architect-in-residence at the Gapado Artist Residency in South Korea.