Inspired by particle physics, this painting envisions the dissolution of matter into pure light and energy. The work invites you to experience this transformation as a metaphor for unseen forces — both physical and emotional — that shape the world around us.
The painting is an homage to the light - the light created by the electrons flying through particle accelerators, the light emmitted by the stars, and the light that the nerve cells in our bodies generate when they communicate with each other.
It’s inspired by the cross-section diagram of the BESSY II particle accelerator where I had a residency. It’s such a dynamic shape, like a spinning pulsar, or a spiral galaxy like our Milky Way.
Acrylic and oil on canvas 100 cm x 100 cm / 39" x 39"
An artist residency at the particle accelerator here in Berlin opened up the world of particle- and astrophysics to me. Electrons race at light speed, generating a very specific kind of radiation, called “Synchrotron Light”, as they go. This light is harnessed and used to observe how materials react to shifts in environmental conditions. In a way, scientists can “see” deep into the interior of solid matter.
Signed and titled on the back.
The edges are painted in matching colours so that you don't need to frame the artwork. It comes ready to hang as is.
