Chris Levine (b. 1960) is a contemporary artist with an expansive and experimental practice. His multi-disciplinary approach harnesses a diverse array of technology with the unyielding intention of revealing the ways in which light is fundamental to human experience. Driven by a desire to expand perception, his work encourages a meditative engagement with the present moment. This spiritually motivated, philosophical, approach has allowed him to navigate unchartered territory in new media: positioning him at the forefront of exploring how technologies such as holograms and lasers can contribute to the story of art and creative endeavours. Levine’s site-specific and large-scale outdoor light installations have been exhibited in locations including Durham Cathedral, Radio City Hall, and Glastonbury festival. His groundbreaking portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, titled Lightness of Being (2008), is an internationally known work.