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LOTUS

Grimanesa Amorós LOTUS, LED sculpture and light sculpture made of stainless steel, diffusion and reflective material, LEDs, and custom lighting sequence, its warm tonal LED sequence shifting through the gradual opening of a lotus blossom from bud to full bloom, channeling the lotus flower's ancient symbolism of resilience, transformation, and rebirth to honor the enduring strength of women. Exhibited as the centerpiece of WOMEN, a group exhibition held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, at Richard Taittinger Gallery, New York, 2022.
Grimanesa Amorós LOTUS, LED sculpture and light sculpture made of stainless steel, diffusion and reflective material, LEDs, and custom lighting sequence, its warm tonal LED sequence shifting through the gradual opening of a lotus blossom from bud to full bloom, channeling the lotus flower's ancient symbolism of resilience, transformation, and rebirth to honor the enduring strength of women. Exhibited as the centerpiece of WOMEN, a group exhibition held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, at Richard Taittinger Gallery, New York, 2022.
Grimanesa Amorós LOTUS, LED sculpture and light sculpture made of stainless steel, diffusion and reflective material, LEDs, and custom lighting sequence, its warm tonal LED sequence shifting through the gradual opening of a lotus blossom from bud to full bloom, channeling the lotus flower's ancient symbolism of resilience, transformation, and rebirth to honor the enduring strength of women. Exhibited as the centerpiece of WOMEN, a group exhibition held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, at Richard Taittinger Gallery, New York, 2022.
Grimanesa Amorós LOTUS, LED sculpture and light sculpture made of stainless steel, diffusion and reflective material, LEDs, and custom lighting sequence, its warm tonal LED sequence shifting through the gradual opening of a lotus blossom from bud to full bloom, channeling the lotus flower's ancient symbolism of resilience, transformation, and rebirth to honor the enduring strength of women. Exhibited as the centerpiece of WOMEN, a group exhibition held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, at Richard Taittinger Gallery, New York, 2022.
Grimanesa Amorós LOTUS, LED sculpture and light sculpture made of stainless steel, diffusion and reflective material, LEDs, and custom lighting sequence, its warm tonal LED sequence shifting through the gradual opening of a lotus blossom from bud to full bloom, channeling the lotus flower's ancient symbolism of resilience, transformation, and rebirth to honor the enduring strength of women. Exhibited as the centerpiece of WOMEN, a group exhibition held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, at Richard Taittinger Gallery, New York, 2022.
Grimanesa Amorós LOTUS, LED sculpture and light sculpture made of stainless steel, diffusion and reflective material, LEDs, and custom lighting sequence, its warm tonal LED sequence shifting through the gradual opening of a lotus blossom from bud to full bloom, channeling the lotus flower's ancient symbolism of resilience, transformation, and rebirth to honor the enduring strength of women. Exhibited as the centerpiece of WOMEN, a group exhibition held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, at Richard Taittinger Gallery, New York, 2022.
Grimanesa Amorós LOTUS, LED sculpture and light sculpture made of stainless steel, diffusion and reflective material, LEDs, and custom lighting sequence, its warm tonal LED sequence shifting through the gradual opening of a lotus blossom from bud to full bloom, channeling the lotus flower's ancient symbolism of resilience, transformation, and rebirth to honor the enduring strength of women. Exhibited as the centerpiece of WOMEN, a group exhibition held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, at Richard Taittinger Gallery, New York, 2022.
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Location: Richard Taittinger Gallery | New York, NY, 2022

LOTUS is a light sculpture presented at Richard Taittinger Gallery in New York during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, its luminous form channeling the lotus flower’s ancient symbolism of resilience, transformation, and rebirth into an immersive environment that honors the enduring strength of women.

  • Presented as the centerpiece of WOMEN, a group exhibition held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, LOTUS was selected by Richard Taittinger Gallery as the defining work for a presentation that reflects the gallery’s commitment to honoring women’s strength through the transformative power of contemporary art.
  • Across cultures and centuries, the lotus has carried the same essential meaning: beauty and clarity emerging from muddy, difficult waters, a symbolism Amorós translates into a sculptural experience that speaks to the quiet, accumulative force within all women navigating illness, loss, and recovery.
  • The work’s custom LED lighting sequence shifts through warm tonal registers, evoking the gradual opening of a lotus blossom from bud to full bloom and positioning the viewer within a living cycle of transformation rather than a fixed object.
  • LOTUS connects directly to Amorós’s broader body of work engaging femininity and the female form, including PINK LOTUS at The Peninsula New York (2015) and SOLAR SANCTUARY at The Plaza (2025), affirming her sustained commitment to creating art that centers women’s power and complexity as its primary subject.

    • RICHARD TAITTINGER GALLERY is proud to present “WOMEN”, an exhibition of deep resonance held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This presentation reflects the gallery’s commitment to honoring women’s strength and supporting their wellbeing through the transformative power of art.

    At the center of the exhibition is Grimanesa Amorós, whose light sculpture LOTUS brings both power and softness to the space. Through movement, light, and layered symbolism, the work evokes the beauty and complexity of womanhood.

    The lotus flower has long symbolized femininity, resilience, and rebirth. It grows through muddy waters to bloom in the light, representing inner strength, transformation, and grace. In many cultures, it is associated with purity and emotional clarity. Amorós channels this meaning into a sculptural experience that speaks to the quiet force within all women.

    Through her use of light, sculpture, and technology, Amorós creates an immersive environment that invites contemplation and connection. LOTUS honors not only the symbolic power of the flower but also the enduring spirit of the women it represents.