‘Casting Light’ by Fabrizio Corneli

The light-based installations by Fabrizio Corneli are on view at the Sharjah Art Museum as part of the 18th Islamic Arts Festival in Sharjah until January 16, 2016.

Fabrizio Corneli connects past and present through light. We could say that he draws with shadow by using three-dimensional metal shapes to create a pattern on a wall. Besides the artificial light from candles to led, Corneli likes to interact and set a dialogue with sunlight. His works tell a story about the passing time, the things that transform and establish a link with an observer. The experience is not only a passive observation but rather emotional connection. This is noticeable in his works 'Piazza dei Miracoli I, II' and 'Window of the Mosque of Queycoun', made from aluminium and brass and project exquisite light.

Fabrizio Corneli is born in Florence, where he lives and works. He attended the Fine Arts Academy of Florence and the Bologna University majoring in Drama, Arts and Musical studies. Since 1979 he has been exhibiting his work in Italy, Spain, France, Belgium and UAE.

Fabrizio Corneli, Installation view, Sharjah 2015 / Photo Â© Islamic Arts Magazine

Fabrizio Corneli, 'Window of the Mosque of Queycoun', Installation view, Sharjah 2015 / Photo Â© Islamic Arts Magazine

Fabrizio Corneli next to 'Window of the Mosque of Queycoun', Sharjah 2015 / Photo Â© Islamic Arts Magazine

Fabrizio Corneli, 'Window of the Mosque of Queycoun', detail, Sharjah 2015 / Photo Â© Islamic Arts Magazine

Fabrizio Corneli, 'Piazza dei Miracoli', detail, Sharjah 2015 / Photo Â© Islamic Arts Magazine

Fabrizio Corneli, 'Piazza dei Miracoli', a detail of metal box, with shadow 'Window of the Mosque of Queycoun' in the back, Sharjah 2015 / Photo Â© Islamic Arts Magazine

Islamic Arts Festival launched on December 16, 2015 at the Sharjah Art Museum and was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. See the opening HERE.

The Festival is hosting 43 exhibitions, showing 300 works by 36 artists from 17 countries. This year's theme is 'Light' and aims to show the depth and importance of Islamic Arts by presenting a contemporary interpretation of the concept. The Islamic Arts Festival runs until January 16, 2016 at the Sharjah Art Museum.