Leo Villareal

Published by Hatje Cantz, Leo Villareal accompanied the artist’s first museum survey of light sculptures at the San Jose Museum of Art. Created in collaboration with Pandiscio Green, the book visually echoes Villareal’s groundbreaking exploration of light, code, and emergent patterns. His work—rooted in Minimalism, Conceptualism, and digital innovation—transforms space through dynamic sequences of LED lights, an approach that has led to monumental installations like The Bay Lights in San Francisco and Illuminated River in London. Featuring essays by Sara Hart, JoAnne Northrup, and Steven Johnson, the book offers deep insight into Villareal’s artistic process and his ability to harness technology to create mesmerizing, ever-evolving compositions. With a design that complements the rhythmic interplay of his luminous forms, this monograph serves as a fitting tribute to an artist redefining the intersection of art and technology.