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Introducing Modern Backlit Artwork by up-and-coming Toronto artist, Carlton Squires.



In most cases images are a combination of digital and acrylic artwork.

• In a well lit space, these pieces look much like other stylish visual art you might hang in a living room or den.
• However, in response to human presence in a dark room, these pictures reveal their gorgeous ‘dark side’, becoming stunningly illuminated from within.
• Image backlighting occurs subtly, with light intensity increasing slowly to a maximum once motion is detected, and fading gently to darkness when motion has ceased.
• Up to eight lighting ‘scenes’ are included in each piece, each being chosen for display randomly by the battery-powered, on-board electronics.
• The backlit colour softly cascades from the image, helping to create a rich, appealing mood in the darkened room.


“Stylish artwork by day; interactive, illuminated masterpieces by night”




My backlit artwork is my attempt to make artistic pieces more interesting, interactive, and less static. While there will always be a place for pure pigment-on-canvas artwork, I believe the ability to derive pleasure from artistic pieces at times other than when a room is well lit, significantly increases their value and 'coolness'.

My goal with each piece is to, not only add character to the environment when the space is well lit, but also when it’s not. Each piece is intended to add a particular ambience to the space by emphasizing a specific colour or complement of colours. For example, a deep crimson or gold backlit image can add dramatically to the warmth in a room, and can complement strongly other elements in the space, like a fireplace or modern entertainment system.

Visit my website for more details as well as a demonstration of the backlit artwork in action.

Inanimate Reverence (in well lit room)

2007
(51 x 76 cm) or (76 x 107 cm)

Inanimate Reverence (in dark room)

2007
(51 x 76 cm) or (76 x 107 cm)

East of the Sun (in well lit room)

2007
(51 x 76 cm) or (76 x 107 cm)

East of the Sun (in dark room)

2007
(51 x 76 cm) or (76 x 107 cm)

Solomon's Counsel (in well lit room)

2007
(51 x 76 cm) or (76 x 107 cm)

Solomon's Counsel (in dark room)

2007
(51 x 76 cm) or (76 x 107 cm)