Aaron Ristau

Plasma color comparison video

Aaron — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:31:00 +0000

The following video shows 3 of my noble gas mixes in clear glass with no filters or effects used in filming except slow motion mode in the second half of the video. The Luminaria are 150mm diameter by 5 feet tall powered by the finest plasma driver made to date by Steve Ward. video shot with Samsung s22 ultra

New Exhibit “Lumens”

Aaron — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 01:06:22 +0000

I have an upcoming art exhibition “Lumens” with a few new friends and will debut new plasma sculptures. We will have some never before seen effects. 4 artisans are presenting multiple media types to create an immersive experiential treat for the public. The show will be in “Art Lab” a 13 year running experimental creative space in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado. August 5th-20th 2022.

We are a self funded group of artisans in this endeavor. As such we have set up the following

https://gofund.me/e3e7d4c8

Meow Wolf Artwork coming to fruition

Aaron — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 20:05:40 +0000

See link here

https://meowwolf.com/articles/pragmatic-plasma-art-from-aaron-ristau

2020 Lights with Dina Kalahar

Aaron — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 23:54:20 +0000

The following is a preview of some of the things Dina and I have been collaborating on lately

This next one blows me away. We have entered some of this work into the Plasma Art Alliance virtual exhibit “A flowering of Hope”

A Flowering of Hope

Dina’s “Pay Me More” Version 1

First Quarter of 2020

Aaron — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 23:39:44 +0000

Crazy times!!!

Feeling extreme gratitude to be able to make art at this time.

The Meow Wolf project is tied up in construction logistics and understandable Covid delays. I am super excited about the success of that artwork! While I await final installation……. I’ve been busy:

First off a video of a long Blue lamp Drew Hsu made.

Love this playful interaction… zen plasma?

Johnny Rise of the Portland OR area made these wonderful hands! Super excited to see what he does with them

I finished this nice crackle tube lamp and base

2019 Studio Plasma Playtime

Aaron — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 23:05:12 +0000

It was a wonderful year. The main focus of my artwork in 2019 will not be seen till 2021! I collaborated with Nicholas Dean on commission for Meow Wolf’s Area15 project in Las Vegas, NV! Its locked up in a NDA till the project opens. I look forward to being able to share more.

https://meowwolf.com/articles/pragmatic-plasma-art-from-aaron-ristau

A nice Skeleton encasement collaboration with Dina Kalahar

And a hand by Dina Kalahar as well

Thank you vessel fill for Dave aka Pyrodelic help making some of the vessels for the Meow wolf project

The following image and video are of a simple vessel with wonderful color

My good friend Nicholas Dean made some exceptional power supplies for the Meow Wolf project. Seen here in his wonderful glow in the dark case design. We are super excited about the success of this project!

More studio plasma playtime videos……

Sage Foster of New York made these wonderful coils for me. big thanks to her and Scott.

Spaceglass of Drake Colorado made the tube on the left. Sage made the one on the right

I got to go to the first “Plasma Parlay” taught by Bruce Suba at Nate Shaffer’s Glas signshop In Raliegh N.C. ! It was a hoot!!!

I also had the distinct joy of attending the PAA plasma confrence “Photons in Focus” at Wayne Strattman’s studio in Boston and Mundy Hepburn studio visit too! Epic!

Images and Video From my plasma experiments in 2018

Aaron — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:59:49 +0000

montage of Plasma Playtimes

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My latest sculpture completion “Voltage Regulator”

Aaron — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:59:20 +0000

I love this one!

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft “Light Charmer” Exhibition

Aaron — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 15:25:01 +0000

I had a ball at the opening Feb. 9th!!!

Big Thank you to curator Kathryn Hall and To James Akers and Ashlin Williamson for there help with logistics and installation.

Light Charmer: Neon and Plasma in Action

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The intro to this video is by participating artist Kate Hush. The work seen in the following video Starts off with the show title, then a piece of mine, then 3 skulls by Eric Franklin. Then a hand by Ashlin Williamson. followed by my latest piece, and then a ray gun by Ashlin Williamson. Final piece is by Mundy Hepburn.

Museum Of Neon Art group Exhibition

Aaron — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 03:39:17 +0000

2017 is off to a great start! I am honored to participate in a group exhibition of plasma art at the newly completed Museum of Neon Art in Glendale, CA. The group show is running alongside Wayne Strattman’s solo show of his recent works. Myself and my good local friend Dina Kalahar sent two of our collaborative sculptures from our show here in Loveland Colorado last year. 27 artisans, some with multiple sculptures are exhibiting in the group M.O.N.A. show. I will exhibit my Lens Centering Machine pictured below. Dina’s piece for the show “Lost Luggage” is also pictured below. The show opening was so much fun. Never in my life have I met so many awesome artisans in one room!