Reflection Hologram Composites are murals made of original reflection holograms recorded on glass plates. The finished holograms are mounted together and framed to install on a wall. Illuminated with a light, the holograms project out at the viewer, recede behind the surface, have scintillating color, and kinetic changes, all captured holographically on the flat glass plane. The articles below explain Nancy Gorglione's intentions and holographic techniques. Reflection Hologram types and techniques are further explained on the Reflection Hologram page.

Reflection Hologram Composites
by Nancy Gorglione.
(Incomplete list, in no particular order. Titles and descriptions appear directly under the jpeg images of the holograms. All images copyright 2017.

Ribs from Premonition Aftermath, 8 by 10 inch hologram glass plate from multi color reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 33 in. by 41 in. 1988. Collection Chunichi Shimbun, Nagoya, Japan.

Premonition Aftermath, multi color reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 33 in. by 41 in. 1988. Collection Chunichi Shimbun, Nagoya, Japan.

Article about Premonition/Aftermath in S.P.I.E. 1988 Lake Forest Holography Workshops.

Time Blown Away by the Wind, multi color reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 12 in. by 13 in. 1996. Corporate collection, USA.

Sexus, multi color reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 23 in. by 21 in. 1999. Collection of the artist.

River, reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 31 in. by 40 in. 1996. Exhibited at Artec '95 Nagoya, Japan, Sonoma Museum of Art, 1996. Collection of the artist.
Wind Dancer, reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione 25 in. by 31 in. 1995. Part of Hologram Installation by N. Gorglione for The Fourth International Biennial in Nagoya, Japan - ARTEC ‘95.

Cubist Woman, reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione, 12 in by 16 in. collection of the artist 2001
Mountain Trees River Snow, reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 1997.

Reclining Nude: Fire & Water (Jealousy), reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. Approximately 19 in. by 30 in. 1995. Part of Hologram Installation by N. Gorglione for The Fourth International Biennial in Nagoya, Japan - ARTEC ‘95.

City Lights, reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 23 in. by 25 in. 1992. Exhibited at Images du Future: California. Collection Greg Cherry.
All of Flesh is Flowers, reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 1996.

Journey, reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 54 in. by 36 in. 1992. Article excerpt by Gorglione from SPIE 1992. Journey pictured on Cherry Optical page in scroll box right.

Rainbow Snake, 4 in. by 25 in. 1989. Edition of 25 and 5 Artist's Proofs. Private collections including Mathias Lauk, Germany; Manuel Porto, Argentina and Miami; Bob Picone, Chicago; Loren Billings, Chicago Museum of Holography.

Gerbera Daisies, reflection hologram composites unique in a series of nine by N. Gorglione. Holograms average 16 in. by 15 in. 1993. Commissioned by Matthias Lauk, Museum fur Holographie and Neu Visuelle Medien, Germany; who placed them in other German collections.

Nightmares of War, multi color reflection hologram composites by N. Gorglione. Two pieces installed together to form a continuous holographic image six ft 8 in. wide by 3 ft. 1 in. high. 1991-1992. Exhibited  with Cherry Optical Holography at: The Museum of Modern Art, Sonoma California; Forsyth Gallery, Texas A & M, 2005. Re-mastered the center image of the second piece to represent the World Trade Towers. 2006.
Promise City Squared, multi color reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. Part of Travel Triptych, for Milk River Museum, Canada. 25 in. by 28 in. 1991. Pictured Left.
Travel, reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. Commissioned by Milk River Museum, Canada. 14 in. by 15 in. 1988.
Freeway View, reflection hologram by N. Gorglione 12 in. by 16 in. Third part of Travel Triptych for Milk River Museum. 1988.

Guardian Horses from Equus Underwater A holographic StageSet by Nancy Gorglione & Greg Cherry, reflection holograms exposed with green argon laser on Ilford's large format reflection plates.

Bouquet, multi color reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 32 in. by 35 in. 1986. The Laser, Inc. for Chunichi Shimbun World of Holography Exhibition. Also Exhibited at Los Angeles Museum of Holography; Gorglione & Cherry Exhibition in San Francisco. Shown, close-up of detail. Pictured page top on the right; and partial view on Cherry Optical Exhibitions Scrollbar in World of Holography catalog; and within the scrollbar at Transmission Hologram Art.

La Legend de la Hora, (The Legend of the Hour), reflection hologram composite by Nancy Gorglione. 23 in. by 25 in. 1987 Exhibited at California Color at the New York Museum of Holography. Private Collection South-America. Partial View above and on Cherry Optical Holography page.

Yog’s First Adventure, reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 13 in. by 18 in. 1987. Collection of Greg Cherry.
Gerbera Daisies Bleach Tests, reflection holograms by N. Gorglione. 8 in. by 10 in. 1986. Made for Lawrence Hall of Science long-standing exhibit, Holography, A View in Three Dimensions. Berkeley, CA.

Strata, reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 12” by 15. 1985. Exhibited at Laser Affiliates Presents San Francisco Holography, Vorpal Gallery.

Racehorse Dream, multicolor off-axis reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 24 in. by 30 in. 1986. Los Angeles Fine Arts Pavilion, 1986; California Color at NY Museum of Holography, 1987. The second image shows a left parallax view.
Muybridge's Future, multicolor off-axis reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 24 in. by 30 in. 1986. Los Angeles Fine Arts Pavilion.

Double Time or Second Thoughts for the Amazon, reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. Approximately 36 in. by 35 in. 1986. Exhibited at Gorglione & Cherry, Holos Gallery, San Francisco. Private collection.

Double Time or Second Thoughts for the Amazon
by Nancy Gorglione. Close-up of detail.

Palm Trees 1 & 2 two unique reflection hologram composites by Nancy Gorglione.18 in. by 25 in. 1986 R. Lewison, Philadelphia; private collection.

Woman as Music, reflection hologram composite by Nancy Gorglione. 26 in. by 35 in. 1986. R. Lewison, Philadelphia.
Grape Plates, reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione, originally exhibited with Bouquet. 8 in. by 10 in. 1986.

Cloud Nine, reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 28 in. by 28 in. 1985. Exhibited at Laser Affiliates'  Presents San Francisco Holography at Vorpal Gallery. Pictured close-up of detail.

Magic Carpet, multicolored reflection hologram composite by Nancy Gorglione. 12 in. by 15 in. 1985. Exhibited at Laser Affiliates'  Presents San Francisco Holography at Vorpal Gallery.
Acid Color Tests, multicolor UV and magenta colored moving images. reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 12 x 15 in. 1985.
Color Field, Colored fields of holographic grass in a reflection hologram composite by Nancy Gorglione. (Destroyed in shipping) 15 in. by 18 in. 1985.
Puberty, reflection hologram composite by Nancy Gorglione. 18 in. by 10 in. 1985. Tivoli collection, Denmark.
Adam’s Ease, reflection hologram composite by Nancy Gorglione. 20 in. by 13 in. 1985. Tivoli collection, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Mixed Metaphor, multicolored reflection hologram composite by Nancy Gorglione. 28 in. by 30 in. 1984. Exhibited at Lake Forest Holography Fine Arts' Exhibition. Private collection, Chicago. Close-up of detail.

Lily Color Tests, reflection hologram composite of double exposure - triethanolamine color tests by N. Gorglione. 10 in. by 12 in. 1983-1984.
Water, multicolored reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione & Greg Cherry. About 20 in. by 32 in.1983. Collection, Dr. Bergman, Chicago.
Flowers, Vase and Grapes. image-plane and Denisyuk reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione. 15” by 16”H. Early white colors in my first reflection hologram composite. 1982.

Reflection Hologram Composites by Nancy Gorglione with Greg Cherry

Tree One, multicolored reflection hologram composite by N. Gorglione with Greg Cherry. 32. in by 35 in. 1984. MIT collection. (Formerly NY Museum of Holography.)
Tree Two, multicolored reflection hologram composite companion piece to Tree One by Nancy Gorglione with Greg Cherry. Exhibited as group at San Francisco Holography, Vorpal Gallery. 1985.

Trains, reflection hologram composite included animated integral moving wheel holograms by N. Gorglione & Greg Cherry. 32 in. by 40 in.1994. Collection Michael Jackson for Neverland Train Station Close-up of detail.

Transmission Hologram Sculptures Are Multiple Large Format Transmission Holograms Arranged in Sculptural Configurations.

The sculptures are composed of clear film holograms laminated to glass or Plexiglas which contain holographic depth and kinetic colors. Our holographic sculptures can be freestanding; wall-mounted; or suspended from the ceiling. Sculptural configurations are specifically designed for your entrances and entrancements, lobbies, atriums; environments- and in stage settings as pioneered in EquusUnderwater, A Holographic Stage Set by Nancy Gorglione and Greg Cherry. (pictured in black & white, above.) Please do not mistake these holograms for diffraction foil.

Abstract and Realistic Imagery with Projecting Rays of Light

The Transmission Holographic Sculptures contain diverse abstract and realistic hologram imagery. They often project rays of light into the viewer's space. Our holograms can contain relatively great depth and projection, with imagery "right out there," in front of you. Along with true three-dimensional space, our transmission holograms can be designed to capture a sequence of movements. Time in space! Moving kinetic imagery, shifting overlapping prismatic colors, with depth, projection, parallax. And all captured on a flat holographic film plane. Complex Transmission holograms can combine various types of holograms in a single image. Video on our Transmission Hologram Art Page.

Holographic Sculpture combining imagery and abstract light in kinetic deep space Transmission Holograms, each 22 by 30 inches, mounted in custom free-standing anodized aluminum frames. Smaller reflection holograms reflect holographic imagery from the back wall behind the transmission hologram sculptures. Combined white light illumination and Mercury Arc Light on hologram at the left.

Complex Transmission Holograms by Cherry Optical Holography. Our complex diffraction grating holograms often have central star imagery. We've combined dozens of these diverse mandalas of holographic light with special illumination to form each unique holographic sculpture. For exhibitions, installations, caves, and your living room.

Innovative laser and chromatic lighting illuminates our holograms' diverse placements in space. Ultimately a view of transcendent space akin to Gabor's original visions for holography, these holograms often entrance the viewer with their beauty and uniqueness. Venues include Holographic Exhibitions such as Resonant Matters at the Sonoma Museum of Art, and Laser Light Shows, including the Laser Light & Percussion Orchestra sightings and events. December, 2001- Current (2017).
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Four Deep Space Transmission Diffraction Gratings as part of Astral Gates from Cherry Optical Holography. Transmission Holograms, each 22 by 30 inches arranged in freestanding or suspended sculptural configurations; displayed as two groups of four. Partial View, above.

Astral Gates: (a few pictured below) changing configurations of deep space kinetic holograms by N. Gorglione in glass panels of four, each 22 in by 30 in. freestanding or wall supported; with anodized aluminum or steel frames, originated as gates for Equus/Underwater. We've made many versions since Equus. Like flickering jewels of light, or sun through drops of rainwater, these holograms contain fluid prismatic light shaped into a myriad of abstract forms.

Snowflake Kilim, kinetic diffraction hologram by N. Gorglione.
22 in. by 30 in. 1988.
Starburst, kinetic diffraction grating by N. Gorglione. 22 in. by 30 in. 1988.

Leaves Diffracting, kinetic diffraction hologram by N. Gorglione. 22 in. by 30 in. 1988. Collection The Laser, Inc. (Chunichii Shimbun)

Ozone Grating (Fractured Yantric Matrix), kinetic diffraction hologram by N. Gorglione. 22 in. by 30 in. 1988. Collection Chicago Museum of Holography
Dot Pattern Rain, kinetic diffraction hologram by N. Gorglione. 22 in. by 30 in. 1988.
Blocks of Rain, kinetic diffraction hologram by N. Gorglione. 22 in. by 30 in.

Clouds, installation of multi color transmission holograms by Nancy Gorglione. Clouds features 8 individually laminated holograms, each 22 in. by 30 in. The Cloud holograms are layered and suspended in space in sculptural configurations. Multiple timed lights vary the cloud imagery and colors.

Clouds Exhibited as part of Equus/Underwater, A Holographic Stage Set by Nancy Gorglione and Greg Cherry at the Exploratorium, 1988, with variations at the Chicago Museum of Holography, 1989; Holographic Installation by Nancy Gorglione at Artec '95, Nagoya, Japan; Nancy Gorglione and Greg Cherry, Cherry Optical Holography at Sonoma Museum of Modern Art, 1996. Holographic Portal, 2004.

Individual Cloud holograms, all multiple exposures, include:

Horse Cloud, transmission hologram as part of Clouds by N. Gorglione. 22 in. by 30 in. 1988. Pictured on Laser Art Page.
Baroque Cloud, transmission hologram as part of Clouds by Nancy Gorglione, copies with Greg Cherry, 22 in. by 30 in. 1988.
Stars and Night Sky Cloud, transmission hologram as part of Clouds by Nancy Gorglione. 22 in. by 30 in. 1988.
Sun through Clouds, transmission hologram as part of Clouds by Nancy Gorglione. 22 in. by 30 in. 1988.

Rain Clouds, unique transmission hologram as part of Clouds by N. Gorglione. V ariants throughout artists' careers.

Light Thru the Trees, a series of multi color transmission holograms by Nancy Gorglione that together formed the front stage holograms of Equus/Underwater, A Holographic Stage Set. Exhibited at the Exploratorium, San Francisco, 1988; and the Chicago Museum of Holography, 1989. Groups of five to 8 transmission holograms. Each, 22 in. by 30 in. 1988 - 1999. Holograms included:

Echo Gallops, (center above) rainbow projection hologram had an image of the artists’ mare, Echo, projecting out at the viewer 5+ feet. The projecting image diverged to horse size. By Nancy Gorglione. 22 in. by 30 in. 1988. Above the projected holographic horse, a laser scanning image of a horse galloping. Flanked by other projected images from transmission holograms.

Echo Reflects, multi color transmission hologram "interferogram" originated for Equus/Underwater by Nancy Gorglione. 22 in. by 30 in. 1988. The colors change as the fringe patterns move. Pictured in Video at bottom of Transmission Hologram Arts Page.

More images of the prolific horse, Echo, can be found at the bottom of the Laser Art Page.

Light Through the Trees, rainbow transmission hologram by Nancy Gorglione, 22 in by 30 in. 1988. Video and picture on Transmission Hologram Art Page.
Leaves Reflecting, rainbow transmission hologram originated for Equus/Underwater by N. Gorglione. 22 in by 30 in. 1988. Copies in Collections of Chicago Museum of Holography, The Laser, Inc., World of Holography for The Chunichi Shimbun.

Echo Gallops to Chicago. Multi color rainbow hologram with 4-5 feet of projection; a remake of Echo Gallops by Nancy Gorglione for the Chicago Museum of Holography installation of Equus/Underwater.
Horse Heaven, multi channel rainbow hologram of horses at Oakridge Training Stables by Nancy Gorglione. 22 in. by 30 in. 1989. Collection Chicago Museum of Holography.

Sunrise/Sunset, transmission hologram sculpture by Nancy Gorglione. About 20 in. by 7 Ft. 1984. Partial View of 2 of 20 panels. Created for Steam Dreams by Laser Afiliates, A laser and music performance for the San Francisco visitors to the Democratic National Convention 1984. Exhibited at New Visions Gallery, Los Angeles, 1985. Many subsequent iterations... Also pictured on our Cherry Optical Holography Page on the "holograms by..." scrollbar.

Rainbow Projection Marquee, California Color, NY. Museum of Holography. Using the projected holographic rainbow as signage. 1987, Exploration Ongoing.

Crystal Ocean, transmission hologram composite by Nancy Gorglione, Page St. SF. Lab. Approximately 30” by 32”. 1981.

N. Gorglione comments on her holographic pictures and portals:

I am a story-teller with holography.
Reflection Hologram Composites are arranged compositions of multiple reflection holograms on glass plates.
I like to use the juxtaposition of objects and images, sizes, and  especially, colors to tell these reflection hologram stories.

Original Holograms On Glass Plates
I usually originate the holograms by creating laser-viewable holographic masters, often derived from original sculpture, artwork or kodalith images, handmade to express the theme. After creating the laser masters, I transfer the holographic images as image-plane reflection holograms, which are viewable in white light. The rare Denisyuk or off-axis reflection hologram might find its way into my holographic mix.

My reflection composite holograms can have twenty or more Masters so that I can express the theme, and get the  angles of parallax to work together in the over-all piece. The color process requires varying double exposures of the holograms for additive color mixtures.

The finished holograms are mounted together and framed to install on a wall, easily illuminated with a single light such as a MR 16 white light track light.