Abstract
In this work I have captured the phenomena of seeds coming into life over a four-day germination period. The exquisite, translucent quality is created with the science of Dynamic 3D Microcomputed X-ray Tomography, or 4D Micro-CT. This is a virtual time-lapse dataset of the real-life event; not created by conventional mesh-frame computer generated imagery. Magnified through a stereoscopic projection of light, GROW provides the viewer with a unique, immersive experience of observing a life-system at a level not usually detected by the human eye. More than just an illusionary spectacle, for me, this work celebrates the power of scientific vision and technology, allowing us to discover the wonder of this microscopic world. Because of human industry, our planet is now experiencing the sixth mass extinction of plants and animals species. We are living in a time when, as a global society, we need to be more connected to our natural environments yet we increasingly rely on techno-science to experience it.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Melbourne |
| Publisher | The Carlton Connect Initiative |
| Edition | SA.ES.05 |
| Size | stereoscopic projection installation, silver polar |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Event | Light Speculation - The Carlton Connect Initiative, Melbourne University, LAB-14, 700 Swanston Street Carlton 3053 Vic Duration: 7 Jul 2015 → … |