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About

Amelia Kosminsky is a UK-based artist renowned for her immersive light sculptures, video art, and photography that transform public spaces into contemplative sanctuaries. Her work invites audiences to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the world around them.

Artistic Vision and Influences

Amelia's practice is deeply informed by her experiences living with hidden disabilities, including autism, photosensitive epilepsy and mental health challenges. These personal narratives shape her artistic exploration of light, perception, and the human condition. Having photosensitive epilepsy has led to a fascination with light, which she uses to create striking images that contrast with the harshness of urban living. Her installations are predominantly peaceful, contemplative, and quiet, offering viewers a moment of serenity amidst the chaos of modern life.

Education and Early Career

Amelia studied photography at the London College of Communication and later earned a BA in Video Design for Live Performance from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. During her time at Guildhall, she contributed to notable projects such as Waddesdon Imaginarium and Light Odyssey, collaborating with esteemed institutions like the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and the Barbican. Prior to Guildhall, she worked on Lumiere Durham, Lumiere London, and One & Other for Antony Gormley.

Notable Works and Exhibitions

  • Sparks of Nature (2023): Commissioned by Art of London, this video artwork illuminated London's iconic Piccadilly Circus as part of the Art After Dark programme. Projected on the Piccadilly Lights, the piece featured a tranquil sunset in hues of lilac, orange, and yellow, offering a moment of serenity amidst the city's bustle. The installation was complemented by a floral display at the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, curated by renowned florist Philip Corps, creating a harmonious blend of nature and digital art.

  • Celestial Brainstorm (2019): Premiering at Lumiere Durham, this suspended installation was later featured at both the Mayor of London's City Lights Festival and the Fête des Lumières in Lyon. Combining early photography techniques with contemporary technologies, the piece explores attitudes to disability, highlighting the positive creative expression that can emerge from disruptive experiences.

  • Singing with the Devil (2023): In collaboration with Gerard McBurney, Amelia created the video art for the San Diego Symphony Orchestra's performance at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Her visuals complemented the music, enhancing the audience's experience.

  • Lithuania Light Festival (2024): Amelia's work was featured at the Vilnius Light Festival, where she created an installation that resonated deeply with local audiences through its interplay of memory, light, and landscape.

Recognition and Acclaim

Amelia's work has garnered recognition in the art community. Her piece Celestial Brainstorm was shortlisted for the Unlimited Commission for the Turner Contemporary Gallery in Margate in 2018. In 2021, she was awarded an Arts Council 'Develop Your Creative Practice' Grant. Her work for Hungariana was longlisted for the Aesthetica Art Prize 2021, with the pieces published in the Aesthetica Art Prize Anthology: Future Now, described as showcasing 'the work of 125 of the most exciting artists from around the world and is a dynamic guide to international contemporary art'.

Press and Testimonials

Amelia's work has been featured in various media outlets:

  • Evening Standard: "Kosminsky created a mesmerising digital piece last summer which, at nightfall, brought a sense of tranquility to one of the capital’s busiest areas."(Amelia Kosminsky)

  • San Diego Union-Tribune: "Video artist Amelia Kosminsky created slowly changing images derived from still photos that wonderfully complemented the music."(Amelia Kosminsky)

  • Buzz Magazine: "Her haunting, collaged, multifoiled images of wilderness and migration are flooded with intense colour, like watching handpainted slide film in a moving mosaic."

  • The Southport Visitor: "Amelia’s mesmerising artwork that projects magic and wonder."

For more information on Amelia's work and upcoming projects, please contact her on amelia.kosminsky@gmail.com