WHAT WE are doing during the covid-19 pandemic

Chief Illuminologist Jeff Smith and Dr. White have been taking extraordinary heightened precautions with our work, hygiene, and health, and we remain working, as always, from our home shop in Austin, TX.  

Of course, all of our upcoming shows and exhibits have been cancelled; we are continuing to build new Illuminated Objects, and focusing more of our efforts online.  We are preparing a series of short filmed messages to inform, educate and entertain - bringing the exhibits and individual creations we would normally have in person to you in a digitized manner instead.  

We ask for your understanding and your continued support of the Illuminated Arts as we attempt in our small way to bring some light to these dark times.  

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illuminated objects NOW At boston area's
​the Blue Butterfly
We are proud and excited to have formed a partnership with The Blue Butterfly, a new shop outside Boston at 113 Trapelo Road in Belmont MA that carries carefully chosen artwork and other quality items, and works with several artists to consign their work.

Owners Erin and Jeff discovered Illuminated Objects at Artscape in Baltimore, MD, and honored us with an invitation to carry a selection of our pieces regularly at the Blue Butterfly.  If you are in the area, it is worth the trip to discover everything the shop has to offer, and support a great endeavor!  You can find the current selection of Illuminated Objects available in the shop at the Blue Butterfly website.

illuminated objects in baltimore area

Dr. White's Illuminated Objects has begun to expand its horizons, with shows around the Chesapeake Bay area and  New York this past year.  Illuminated Objects are now available  at Su Casa, a high-quality home furnishing store featuring artist's works, located in the Fells Point area of downtown Baltimore, and in nearby Elicott City.  We are proud to be found in the main display windows at Su Casa!

Introducing....

​kinetic Illuminated objects

It's Alive!  The world's first
Rotating Illuminated Fan has been invented in the Illuminarium labs.  
Dr. White has created numerous popular Illuminated Fans.; often, people would ask, "Do they turn?"  Until now, no. After much thought and experimentation, we have developed a method to permit motion in an Illuminated Object. A small, quiet motor does the work; it is operated separately from the dimming function.  How does it keep from twisting up the connections?  Only the Doctor knows...

Electricity in motion poses numerous challenges, including the reliability of the connection, speed of the turning bulbs (too fast and they are destroyed or their lifetime reduced), and the placement of the appropriate equipment in the object itself.  This kinetic artwork has been thoroughly tested and proven both reliable and attractive, rotating at 30 RPM, one complete rotation every two seconds.  This is safe enough to both provide an attractive rotation speed and to preserve bulb life.

Illuminated objects  honor outstanding musicians

Martin Barre of Jethro Tull

martinbarre.comIn recognition of the amazing musicianship of this world-class guitarist, our Dr. White had the honor of presenting Mr. Barre an Illuminated Microphone following a recent performance.  He is touring on his own currently with an extraordinary band and an unforgettable show.   He is also a true gentleman and one of the nicest people we've ever encountered.

Tony Orlando

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Mr. Orlando has performed at a huge number of charity events over the years since his huge hits in the 70s. To honor his work for the Carson Scholars Fund, the organization presented him with our Illuminated Microphone at a recent fundraiser.