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Studio_Ian McDonald
Shade Vessel with Rainbow Paths

Shade Vessel with Rainbow Paths

Ceramic, Terra Sigillata, Glaze and Attachment Hardware

18.5 x 24.5 h

2023

Shade Vessel with Rainbow Paths

Shade Vessel with Rainbow Paths

Ceramic, Terra Sigillata, Glaze and Attachment Hardware

18.5 x 24.5 h

2023

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Shade Vessel with Rings

Shade Vessel with Rings

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Grey_spray.jpg
olow_overspray_web_1.jpg
web_wheeler_2.jpg
web_wheeler_1.jpg
Web_hooks_1.jpg
web_hooks_2.jpg
Install PPG_1.jpg
Install PPG_2.jpg
Install PPG_3.jpg
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Install PPG_4.jpg
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Shade Vessel with Miscellaneous Parts

Shade Vessel with Miscellaneous Parts

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DSC_1779-Edit copy 2.jpg
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DSC_1720-Edit copy.jpg
DSC_1725 copy.jpg
DSC_1639-Edit copy.jpg
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Turning Still: Historical and and Contemporary Ceramics by Ian McDonald and Maija Grotell Installation View Patrick Parrish Gallery, New York

Turning Still: Historical and and Contemporary Ceramics by Ian McDonald and Maija Grotell Installation View Patrick Parrish Gallery, New York

Turning Still: Historical and and Contemporary Ceramics by Ian McDonald and Maija Grotell Installation View Patrick Parrish Gallery, New York

Turning Still: Historical and and Contemporary Ceramics by Ian McDonald and Maija Grotell Installation View Patrick Parrish Gallery, New York

Turning Still: Historical and and Contemporary Ceramics by Ian McDonald and Maija Grotell Installation View Patrick Parrish Gallery, New York

Turning Still: Historical and and Contemporary Ceramics by Ian McDonald and Maija Grotell Installation View Patrick Parrish Gallery, New York

Turning Still: Historical and and Contemporary Ceramics by Ian McDonald and Maija Grotell Installation View Patrick Parrish Gallery, New York

Turning Still: Historical and and Contemporary Ceramics by Ian McDonald and Maija Grotell Installation View Patrick Parrish Gallery, New York

Turning Still: Historical and and Contemporary Ceramics by Ian McDonald and Maija Grotell Installation View Patrick Parrish Gallery, New York

Turning Still: Historical and and Contemporary Ceramics by Ian McDonald and Maija Grotell Installation View Patrick Parrish Gallery, New York

Low Works (Tray Top with Remnants) /// ceramic, terra sigillata and painted steel /// 6 x 19 x 17 /// 2019

Low Works (Tray Top with Remnants) /// ceramic, terra sigillata and painted steel /// 6 x 19 x 17 /// 2019

Low Works (Tray Top with Remnants)_ Detail  /// ceramic, terra sigillata and painted steel /// 6 x 19 x 17 /// 2019

Low Works (Tray Top with Remnants)_ Detail /// ceramic, terra sigillata and painted steel /// 6 x 19 x 17 /// 2019

Low Works (Inner Pipes and Bars) /// ceramic, terra sigillata  /// 4 x 12 x 12 /// 2019

Low Works (Inner Pipes and Bars) /// ceramic, terra sigillata /// 4 x 12 x 12 /// 2019

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Low Works (Rails and Bars/ Black) /// terra sigillata and glaze /// 6.5 x 20 x 20 /// 2019

Low Works (Rails and Bars/ Black) /// terra sigillata and glaze /// 6.5 x 20 x 20 /// 2019

Low Works (Rails and Bars/ Black)_ Detail /// terra sigillata and glaze /// 6.5 x 20 x 20 /// 2019

Low Works (Rails and Bars/ Black)_ Detail /// terra sigillata and glaze /// 6.5 x 20 x 20 /// 2019

(Left) Low Works (Inner Floating Bowl with Remnants and Strap) /// Ceramic and Terra Sigillata /// 5 x 13 x 13 /// 2019  (Right) Maija Grotell "Bowl" 1937, Courtesy of The Cranbrook Art Museum

(Left) Low Works (Inner Floating Bowl with Remnants and Strap) /// Ceramic and Terra Sigillata /// 5 x 13 x 13 /// 2019 (Right) Maija Grotell "Bowl" 1937, Courtesy of The Cranbrook Art Museum

Low Works (Rails and Bars (Green))

Low Works (Rails and Bars (Green))

Pewabic Pottery Group Exhibition "Inspired" with Ebitenyefa Baralaye, Jessica Edgar and Susan Crowell: Curated by Darlene Carroll

Pewabic Pottery Group Exhibition "Inspired" with Ebitenyefa Baralaye, Jessica Edgar and Susan Crowell: Curated by Darlene Carroll

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In No Particular Order, Solo Exhibition, Cranbrook Art Museum: Curated by Jon Geiger 2019

In No Particular Order, Solo Exhibition, Cranbrook Art Museum: Curated by Jon Geiger 2019

Midwest Tubes

Midwest Tubes

Extruded terra cotta sewer pipe with Glaze ( Superior Clay Corporation, Ohio), plastic, painted steel, lights

22” x 20”

2018-19

Midwest Tubes (Detail)

Midwest Tubes (Detail)

Extruded terra cotta sewer pipe with Glaze ( Superior Clay Corporation, Ohio), plastic, painted steel, lights

22” x 20”

2018-19

In No Particular Order

In No Particular Order

Installation View

Cranbrook Art Museum

2019

Midwest Tubes (Black)

Midwest Tubes (Black)

Extruded terra cotta sewer pipe with Glaze ( Superior Clay Corporation, Ohio), plastic, painted steel, lights

22” x 20”

2018-19

In No Particular Order

In No Particular Order

Installation View

Cranbrook Art Museum

2019

In No Particular Order

In No Particular Order

Installation View

Cranbrook Art Museum

2019

In No Particular Order

In No Particular Order

Installation View

Cranbrook Art Museum

2019

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In No Particular Order

In No Particular Order

Installation View

Cranbrook Art Museum

2019

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Low Works ( Soft Stoneware)

Low Works ( Soft Stoneware)

Stoneware with Glaze

Dimensions Variable between 20” diameter by 6”h and 14” diameter by 5”h

2019

Low Works (Soft Stoneware)

Low Works (Soft Stoneware)

detail

2019

Low Works (Soft Stoneware)

Low Works (Soft Stoneware)

Stoneware with Glaze

Dimensions Variable between 24” diameter by 8”h and 15” diameter by 5”h

2019

Tray (found & floating)

Tray (found & floating)

Stoneware with glaze and sandblasted steel

10” x 6”h

2019

Cap and Cover (Low Works)

Cap and Cover (Low Works)

Ceramic and Painted Steel

14 x 6-8”h

2019

Studio Pottery 2018

Studio Pottery 2018

Wheel Thrown Ceramic

2018

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Studio Pottery 2018

Studio Pottery 2018

Wheel Thrown Ceramic

2018

Studio Pottery 2018

Studio Pottery 2018

detail

2018

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Studio Pottery (Trays)

Studio Pottery (Trays)

Glazed ceramic and painted steel

2018

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 2017-18

2017-18

Low Works 2017

Low Works 2017

Glazed ceramic and powder coated steel

 

Low Works 2017 (detail)

Low Works 2017 (detail)

Glazed Ceramic and Powder Coated Steel

2017

Low Works 2017

Low Works 2017

Glazed Ceramic and Powder Coated Steel

2017

Low Works 2017

Low Works 2017

Glazed Ceramic and Powder Coated Steel

2017

Low Works 2017

Low Works 2017

Glazed Ceramic and Steel

2017

Low Works 2017 (detail)

Low Works 2017 (detail)

Glazed Ceramic and Steel

2017

Low Works 2017

Low Works 2017

Glazed Ceramic

2017

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Shade Vessels (Design Miami 2016)

Shade Vessels (Design Miami 2016)

Shade Vessels for Design Miami

Patrick Parrish Gallery

2016

Shade Vessel ( w/tiered rings)

Shade Vessel ( w/tiered rings)

Wheel Thrown Stoneware with Glaze

17" h

2016

Studio Objects in Grey (w/black tray)

Studio Objects in Grey (w/black tray)

Ceramic, Powder Coated Steel- 23” x 15”w x 17”

2016

 

Studio Objects in Blue (w/blue tray)

Studio Objects in Blue (w/blue tray)

Ceramic, Powder Coated Steel- 23”l x 15” x17”h

2016

Studio Objects in Black (w/black tray)

Studio Objects in Black (w/black tray)

Ceramic, Powder Coated Steel- 23” x 15”w x 17”

2016

Studio Objects in Black (w Black Tray)

Studio Objects in Black (w Black Tray)

Detail

Level Vessel (w/ L-Shaped foot) & Blue Double Wall Bowl on Extruded Pedestal (w/black tray)

Level Vessel (w/ L-Shaped foot) & Blue Double Wall Bowl on Extruded Pedestal (w/black tray)

Ceramic and Powder Coated Steel

10”h x 12”w

15” x 15” x 6”h

2016

Double Wall Bowl on Extruded Foot (w/Black Tray)

Double Wall Bowl on Extruded Foot (w/Black Tray)

detail

Drum Vessel w/ Exterior Ribs

Drum Vessel w/ Exterior Ribs

Wheel Thrown Stoneware with High Temperature Glaze

12"h x 10"diameter

2016

Drum Vessel (Ribs/White+Black over), Shade Vessel (Deep Black), Shade Vessel (Grey), Shade Vessel (Missing + added parts)(blue), Shade Vessel (Black/white)

Drum Vessel (Ribs/White+Black over), Shade Vessel (Deep Black), Shade Vessel (Grey), Shade Vessel (Missing + added parts)(blue), Shade Vessel (Black/white)

Wheel Thrown Ceramic ranging from 6"-15"h

2016

Tall Drum Vessel w/exterior Ribs and Parts

Tall Drum Vessel w/exterior Ribs and Parts

Wheel Thrown Stoneware with High Temperature Glaze

18"h x 10" diameter

2016

Tall Drum Vessel w/ Exterior Ribs

Tall Drum Vessel w/ Exterior Ribs

detail

Two Level Vessel

Two Level Vessel

Wheel Thrown Stoneware with High Temperature Glaze

13"h

2016

"Index, Thumb, Thumb, Index"

"Index, Thumb, Thumb, Index"

Installation View

Patrick Parrish Gallery

New York

2016

"Index, Thumb, Thumb, Index"

"Index, Thumb, Thumb, Index"

Installation View

Patrick Parrish Gallery

New York

2016

"Index, Thumb, Thumb, Index"

"Index, Thumb, Thumb, Index"

Installation View

Patrick Parrish Gallery

New York

2016

Low Shade Vessel w/ Parts Removed

Low Shade Vessel w/ Parts Removed

Wheel Thrown and Extruded Stoneware with High Temperature Glaze

6"h x 10"diameter

2016

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Low Shade Vessel (multi)

Low Shade Vessel (multi)

Wheel Thrown Stoneware with High Temperature Glaze

5"h x 10"diameter

2016

Shade Vessel (w curved extruded foot)

Shade Vessel (w curved extruded foot)

Stoneware with High Temperature Glaze

2016

Shade Vessel (w curved extruded foot)

Shade Vessel (w curved extruded foot)

Stoneware with High Temperature Glaze

2016

detail

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Level Vessel (Blue/Black)

Level Vessel (Blue/Black)

Wheel Thrown Stoneware with High Temperature Glaze

12"h x 8"diameter

2016

Level Vessel (Grey/Black)

Level Vessel (Grey/Black)

Stoneware with High Temperature Glaze

12"h x 7"w

2016

Level Vessel (grey/black)

Level Vessel (grey/black)

laying down

detail

Installation View, Curators Cube

Installation View, Curators Cube

2015

Installation View

Installation View

Curators Cube

Tokyo

2015

 

Tall Shade Vessel for Bon Ceramics

Tall Shade Vessel for Bon Ceramics

Wheel Thrown Stoneware with glaze

Commission for Bon Ceramics

Berlin Germany

2015

ITMc Studio Vessels

ITMc Studio Vessels

Wheel Thrown stoneware with glaze

2015 vessel series 

Three Level Vessel

Three Level Vessel

Wheel Thrown Stoneware with glaze

2015

Double Wall Bowls w/ Constructed Pedestals

Double Wall Bowls w/ Constructed Pedestals

Ceramic with Glaze

2015

 

Level Vessel for Bon Ceramics

Level Vessel for Bon Ceramics

Wheel Thrown Stoneware with glaze

Commission for Bon Ceramics

Berlin Germany

2015

Double Walled Vessel w/ Parts

Double Walled Vessel w/ Parts

Wheel Thrown Ceramic with high Temperature Glaze

2015

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Shade Vessels

Shade Vessels

Wheel Thrown Ceramic with Glaze

2014-15

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Shade Vessels

Shade Vessels

Wheel Thrown Ceramic with Glaze

2014-15

Level Vessels

Level Vessels

Wheel Thrown Ceramic with Glaze

2014-15

ITMc Studio Vessels

ITMc Studio Vessels

Wheel Thrown stoneware with glaze

2014 vessel series 

ITMc Studio Vessels

ITMc Studio Vessels

detail

ITMc Studio Vessels

ITMc Studio Vessels

Wheel Thrown stoneware with glaze

2014 vessel series 

ITMc Studio Vessels

ITMc Studio Vessels

detail

 

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Extruded Vessel Profile

Extruded Vessel Profile

Ceramic and Glaze

15"l x 15"w x 17"h

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extruded Vessel Profile

Stoneware 2014

12"l x 12"w x 16"h

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Parts and Pottery

Parts and Pottery

Installation View 

Rena Bransten Gallery, San Francisco

2013

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The Turn

The Turn

"The Turn"

Two Person Exhibition w/ Matt Connors

2nd Floor Projects, San Francisco

2012

The Turn

The Turn

"The Turn"

Two Person Exhibition w/ Matt Connors

2nd Floor Projects, San Francisco

2012

Tier Vessel

Tier Vessel

Wheel Thrown Stoneware w/ glaze

2012

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Optimism (If you want it)

Optimism (If you want it)

Installation View Rena Bransten Gallery

2008

From Darkness to Light

From Darkness to Light

Installation View

Bay Area Now 5

ceramic, borax crystals, powder coated steel, concrete, marbles

2008

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Shade Vessel with Rainbow Paths
Shade Vessel with Rainbow Paths
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Green_1.jpg
green_2.jpg
Shade Vessel with Rings
green_bars_web_1.jpg
image.jpg
Grey_spray.jpg
olow_overspray_web_1.jpg
web_wheeler_2.jpg
web_wheeler_1.jpg
Web_hooks_1.jpg
web_hooks_2.jpg
Install PPG_1.jpg
Install PPG_2.jpg
Install PPG_3.jpg
Web_wave_1jpg.jpg
web_wave_22.jpg
Install PPG_4.jpg
Beige_discs.jpg
Shade Vessel with Miscellaneous Parts
low saddle_web 2.jpg
DSC_3287.jpg
DSC_3229-Edit.jpg
DSC_3377-Edit.jpg
processed.jpeg
_MG_0097-Recuperato.jpg
Walkway_Blue_1.jpg
DSC_1572-Edit copy 2.jpg
DSC_1779-Edit copy 2.jpg
DSC_1823-Edit copy 2.jpg
DSC_1720-Edit copy.jpg
DSC_1725 copy.jpg
DSC_1639-Edit copy.jpg
DSC_1679-Edit.jpg
5L5A2215 copy.jpg
5L5A2179.jpg
5L5A2273.jpg
5L5A2326.jpg
5L5A2364.jpg
5L5A2444.jpg
5L5A2343.jpg
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Turning Still: Historical and and Contemporary Ceramics by Ian McDonald and Maija Grotell Installation View Patrick Parrish Gallery, New York
Turning Still: Historical and and Contemporary Ceramics by Ian McDonald and Maija Grotell Installation View Patrick Parrish Gallery, New York
Turning Still: Historical and and Contemporary Ceramics by Ian McDonald and Maija Grotell Installation View Patrick Parrish Gallery, New York
Turning Still: Historical and and Contemporary Ceramics by Ian McDonald and Maija Grotell Installation View Patrick Parrish Gallery, New York
Turning Still: Historical and and Contemporary Ceramics by Ian McDonald and Maija Grotell Installation View Patrick Parrish Gallery, New York
Low Works (Tray Top with Remnants) /// ceramic, terra sigillata and painted steel /// 6 x 19 x 17 /// 2019
Low Works (Tray Top with Remnants)_ Detail  /// ceramic, terra sigillata and painted steel /// 6 x 19 x 17 /// 2019
Low Works (Inner Pipes and Bars) /// ceramic, terra sigillata  /// 4 x 12 x 12 /// 2019
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2_Ian McDonald_angle 2.jpg
3_Ian McDonald_angle 3.jpg
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Low Works (Rails and Bars/ Black) /// terra sigillata and glaze /// 6.5 x 20 x 20 /// 2019
Low Works (Rails and Bars/ Black)_ Detail /// terra sigillata and glaze /// 6.5 x 20 x 20 /// 2019
(Left) Low Works (Inner Floating Bowl with Remnants and Strap) /// Ceramic and Terra Sigillata /// 5 x 13 x 13 /// 2019  (Right) Maija Grotell "Bowl" 1937, Courtesy of The Cranbrook Art Museum
Low Works (Rails and Bars (Green))
Pewabic Pottery Group Exhibition "Inspired" with Ebitenyefa Baralaye, Jessica Edgar and Susan Crowell: Curated by Darlene Carroll
pewabic_shade.jpg
In No Particular Order, Solo Exhibition, Cranbrook Art Museum: Curated by Jon Geiger 2019
Midwest Tubes
Midwest Tubes (Detail)
In No Particular Order
Midwest Tubes (Black)
In No Particular Order
In No Particular Order
In No Particular Order
3 tray.jpg
bent tray.jpg
In No Particular Order
cone 10.jpg
Low Works ( Soft Stoneware)
Low Works (Soft Stoneware)
Low Works (Soft Stoneware)
Tray (found & floating)
Cap and Cover (Low Works)
Studio Pottery 2018
cone 1.jpg
Studio Pottery 2018
Studio Pottery 2018
18076_McDonald-6-Edit copy.jpg
Studio Pottery (Trays)
gp2018.6.172091.jpg
 2017-18
Low Works 2017
Low Works 2017 (detail)
Low Works 2017
Low Works 2017
Low Works 2017
Low Works 2017 (detail)
Low Works 2017
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Shade Vessels (Design Miami 2016)
Shade Vessel ( w/tiered rings)
Studio Objects in Grey (w/black tray)
Studio Objects in Blue (w/blue tray)
Studio Objects in Black (w/black tray)
Studio Objects in Black (w Black Tray)
Level Vessel (w/ L-Shaped foot) & Blue Double Wall Bowl on Extruded Pedestal (w/black tray)
Double Wall Bowl on Extruded Foot (w/Black Tray)
Drum Vessel w/ Exterior Ribs
Drum Vessel (Ribs/White+Black over), Shade Vessel (Deep Black), Shade Vessel (Grey), Shade Vessel (Missing + added parts)(blue), Shade Vessel (Black/white)
Tall Drum Vessel w/exterior Ribs and Parts
Tall Drum Vessel w/ Exterior Ribs
Two Level Vessel
"Index, Thumb, Thumb, Index"
"Index, Thumb, Thumb, Index"
"Index, Thumb, Thumb, Index"
Low Shade Vessel w/ Parts Removed
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Low Shade Vessel (multi)
Shade Vessel (w curved extruded foot)
Shade Vessel (w curved extruded foot)
unspecified-3.jpeg
Level Vessel (Blue/Black)
Level Vessel (Grey/Black)
Level Vessel (grey/black)
Installation View, Curators Cube
Installation View
Tall Shade Vessel for Bon Ceramics
ITMc Studio Vessels
Three Level Vessel
Double Wall Bowls w/ Constructed Pedestals
Level Vessel for Bon Ceramics
Double Walled Vessel w/ Parts
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Shade Vessels
1_51.jpg
Shade Vessels
Level Vessels
ITMc Studio Vessels
ITMc Studio Vessels
ITMc Studio Vessels
ITMc Studio Vessels
Ian McDonald_Studio Objects 14_15_1.jpg
Extruded Vessel Profile
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1_28.jpg
Parts and Pottery
McDonald_Arrangement_#2.jpg
04McDonald_Vessel_with_Four_Levels.jpg
McDonald_Arrangement_#1.jpg
05McDonald_Tall_Shade_Vessel.jpg
06McDonald_Corner_Object.jpg
The Turn
The Turn
Tier Vessel
10McDonald_Floating_Shelf_(counter).jpg
11McDonald_Shelf_Unit_(all in one).jpg
12McDonald_Wearing_(flaxen).jpg
14McDonald_QNP_Arranement.jpg
Optimism (If you want it)
From Darkness to Light