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xavier nuez light painting fine art photography chicago top of page xavier nuez light paintings galleries light paintings alleys ruins the crystals the glam bugs store light paintings alleys ruins alleys ruins archive the crystals the glam bugs all galleries book media more schedule lighting workshop videos blog reviews bio resume about newsletter use tab to navigate through the menu items get first access to new work rare stories and future releases alleys ruins the book available now 2026 show schedule log in light is my paint brush darkness is my canvas collections the galleries alleys ruins long after dark i venture into bleak urban settings seeking out their elusive splendor with the city humming in the background i find inspiration peace and refuge where none should exist i ve developed a need to create monuments out of these shunned spaces although positive life affirming perceptions are not usually associated with acute urban blight i feel compelled to dignify what has been rejected background stories plus behind the scenes photos and videos of my images are available through the store page slideshow alleys ruins store light paintings i sometimes fantasize that with the snap of a finger i can escape reality in a moment be transported to a dream world free of life s demands a child s playground where magic exists and all is right with the world my light paintings are that portal through them i can transcend reality and escape into these beautiful vibrant yet peaceful realms background stories plus behind the scenes photos and videos of my images are available through the store page slideshow light paintings store the crystals the images in the crystal series are extreme close up photographs of chinaware that i ve re glazed and repainted the tiny designs break down and flake away just days later but with care my photographs allow their brief but beautiful lives to be captured forever slideshow crystals store the glam bugs when i look at bugs magnified through my photographic lens they become larger than life icons sometimes appearing as a heroic figure in an epic drama or a superstar adored by millions a tragic victim in a cruel world or a powerful evil villain slideshow glam bugs store about about xavier nuez is an acclaimed award winning art photographer who s unusual innovative and painterly approach to lighting and photography has created a distinct celebration of all things scary ugly or boring the new york times has called his alleys ruins series a masterpiece as he says you don t need to stand in front of something interesting to be a better photographer he and his wife nikki run the chicago studio nikki with a little more grace and calm and together they travel the country doing some of the nation s best art fairs his photographs have been featured in solo and group exhibitions in museums and galleries internationally including the illinois state museum in chicago the marin museum of contemporary art in california and the san diego art institute his work is in numerous collections worldwide personal corporate and public including those of the university of richmond museum in virginia the plains art museum in fargo nd the illinois state museum mr danny devito and ms angela lansbury complete bio and resume is available here xavier s family is from spain he was born in montreal and lives in chicago two or three nights a week he can be found at johnny s icehouse playing hockey extras more schedule press workshop blog videos newsletter reviews reviews click here for press r eviews click here for google reviews dear xavier dance of the spirits is here and what an absolutely stunning work it is it truly speaks to me i once bought a painting from an artist named lew davis because it made me want to live longer once again the joy and elation of spirit gives me the same emotion the late earl hamner jr creator of tv s the waltons and falcon crest i appreciate everything you ve done to lift our spirits during these covid times the monthly giveaways are so generous and a lot of fun i own 5 prints now and love every one i first met you at an art show in old town chicago in 2007 and have followed you ever since i also saw you in indianapolis twice your work is amazing and unique and i know i will be a lifelong follower thank you deedee leonard xavier nuez s photographs capture light very creatively and magically his photographic environments invite the viewer to look at the world in a new and inspiring way the ordinary becomes special and exciting jane stevens director of the illinois state museum chicago gallery xavier nuez is a great artist and a truly special person a trip to his studio will be a joy that you will not soon forget his work is beautiful but there is an eerie quality that quietly pulls you into to each piece you begin to imagine the experience and emotion of these dark forgotten places as you come to understand his process you learn that it is not just art but theater if you have not seen xavier s light paintings please give yourself a treat and visit his website or visit in person if you can cynthia west director chicago arts district xavier s artwork is utterly fantastic i bought 2 pieces at last year s old town alexandria art festival they re absolutely gorgeous friends family have all asked about them i m looking forward to my next xavier pieces i highly recommend him scott jermyn congrats xavier your new stuff is awesome me and the wife luv the piece we own jeff eastin creator of tv s white collar and graceland xavier is amazing at creating art using lighting and locations that don t seem interesting until lit just the right way i m very happy to have a number of his works in my home andy york beautiful and unusual at the same time it s hard to stop staring at the photos great work x dave lefebvre i have been a long time fan of xavier s work i have a ruin light painting photo and a large format insect photo print they add so much color to our home and look great anywhere he s a great guy and had such an interesting life after more than 10 years of knowing him it s still a pleasure to see his work and the man himself thanks for sharing your talent and creativity david piper this is a friend of mine xavier nuez i say friend in the context that he came to kansas city several years ago with his art and i loved hearing the process as well as seeing the end product over the years i have collected several pieces of his and we never miss a chance to see his latest stuff when he comes to kc as well as catch up on life please check out his art and the fascinating process behind it at nuez com also tune in each month for live art giveaways derek van rensselaer such a creative talented artist alleys and ruins is about taking something that has fallen on hard times and making it beautiful kathryn jens back to top search nuez com questions email xavier nuez light painting photography 319 n albany ave studio 1n5 chicago il 60612 510 648 6810 xavier 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