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.

Thank you to Amanda Santo for acting as the contemporary Virgin Mary. This work was produced with the generous support of the Toronto Arts Council.