Stephen Knapp
Stephen Knapp (October 15, 1947 – November 24, 2017) was an American artist best known for his use of the medium of lightpainting. A native of Worcester, Massachusetts, he gained an international reputation for large-scale works of art held in museums, public, corporate, and private collections, which are executed in media as diverse as light, kiln-formed glass, metal, stone, mosaic, and ceramic.
Stephen Knapp | |
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Stephen Knapp assembling a lightpainting, 2006. | |
| Born | October 15, 1947 |
| Died | November 24, 2017 (aged 70) Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Hamilton College |
| Known for | Architectural installation, mixed-media sculpture, photography, and ceramics |
| Movement | Lightpainting |
Knapp wrote and lectured on architectural art glass, the collaborative process, and the integration of art and architecture. His work has appeared in many publications including Art and Antiques, Architectural Record, ARTnews, Ceramics Monthly, The Chicago Sun Times, Honoho Geijutsu, Identity, Interior Design, Interiors, The New York Times, Nikkei Architecture, Progressive Architecture, Sculpture (magazine), and 90+10.