Glowing Madonna is an interactive video installation whereby the viewer’s shadow, together with a video projection of a contemporary Virgin Mary, is exposed onto a large photo-luminescent wall panel. This piece blends elements of celebrity culture and religion in a somber and restless search for a self-defined woman’s identity. Glowing Madonna is inspired by the representation of women in Catholicism and pop culture including, Virgin Mary apparitions and glow-in-the-dark figurines and superstar shows like Canadian idol. This work was produced with the generous support of the Toronto Arts Council.
