The current lighting technology has increased significantly the range of possibilities of artists who use light as their main medium of work. The new technologies in lighting equipment also enable a designer to construct intricate installations, which could not be achieved only decades ago.
Programmable lighting systems are one of the most significant technological advances to light art. This is because these systems enable artists to manipulate brightness, color and timing with the assistance of digital software. Artists are able to produce moving designs and animated designs by programming various lighting patterns.
The other technology that is commonly applied in artistic lighting projects is projection mapping. The method enables one to display pictures or animations on buildings, landscapes or sculptures. The projections may be well synchronized with the surfaces to project the illusion that the structures are moving or changing.
Installing light has also been eased through wireless lighting control systems. Large systems of lights can be operated remotely by artists, where settings can be adjusted in real time in the backstage during an exhibition or performance.
The new developments in energy saving lights have also made it possible to install large installations. The LED lights use minimal energy as compared to the conventional ways of lighting and artists can afford to make bigger displays without wasting much energy.
The use of technology largely has been significant in the growth of light art. With the development of lighting equipment, the artists can be even more free to experiment with and are able to produce new visual experiences.