Light has captivated humanity since time immemorial—its glow long associated with spiritual freedom, healing, vitality, and the very essence of life. Through photosynthesis, light fuels creation on our planet, carrying energy that sustains all living things. In her new collection, Luminescence, Christy Lee Rogers draws on this profound power as a metaphor for the human spirit: the ability, when focused on the positive, to generate energy that uplifts and transforms the world around us.

In Riders of the Light, Christy Lee Rogers captures three ethereal figures ascending from the depths, their forms illuminated by a divine glow that pierces the surrounding darkness. Photographed underwater at night, this image evokes the grandeur of Baroque painting, with its dramatic contrasts and fluid motion. The figures, reminiscent of angels, rise as symbols of resilience and hope, offering a poignant reflection on the strength and vulnerability of humanity.