elemental

Assembling the acrylic cubes

The final arrangement

Testing image textures

Projection mapping the cubes

The universe is alive

Testing animated sequences

Testing mapped lighting

“The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of starstuff." Carl Sagan, Cosmos

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.” Albert Einstein

This immersive installation was commissioned by Bolton Museum & Art Gallery as part of a 3 month residency exploring themes and idea around the Museum’s “Elements” exhibition (celebrating International Year of the Periodic Table of the Chemical Elements).

A shifting narrative unfolds across projection mapped surfaces - a melting pot of our elemental existence, the world we live in and the universe itself. Scientific discovery and technological innovation have always had divergent consequences; the universe has its own agenda, regardless of where our human reality leads.

The final piece is 13 minutes long and includes an original soundtrack.

The residency also included technology workshops with students from local schools.