The Norton will present an immersive installation by Laddie John Dill, a key figure in the California Light and Space Movement. Laddie John Dill: Eastern standard time features a large-scale sandscape bathed in the vibrant blue glow of handmade glass tubes filled with argon. This unique combination of elements transforms the gallery into a dynamic environment where light interacts with natural materials to create a captivating visual and sensory experience.

Dill’s work explores the interplay between light, space, and time, drawing from his signature use of neon and earthy elements. The installation invites viewers to reflect on the rhythms—both celestial and terrestrial—that shape our perception of time and our relationship with the natural world. The ethereal quality of the argon-lit landscape adds a dreamlike atmosphere to the work, deepening its emotional resonance.

Accompanying the main installation is one of Dill’s iconic blown glass Light sentences, further expanding on the exhibition’s exploration of perception and luminosity. Together, these works emphasize Dill’s mastery of material and his ability to construct immersive environments that challenge the boundaries between the artificial and the organic, the scientific and the poetic.