Lightbridge

Research background: The works shown are part of Chris Henschke's ongoing art / physics collaborations with researchers at the Australian Synchrotron. Research contribution: 'Lightbridge' uniquely explores the boundaries between the macroscopic and quantum domains, and the relationship between observer and observed. It combines electronic and optical media to investigate the limitations of human perception, and the relationships between our unaided perception and the complexities of perception enhancing technologies such as particle accelerators. Research significance: 'Lightbridge' was developed during Chris Henschke's Australia Council for the Arts 'Synapse' residency at the Australian Synchrotron The exhibition was presented by the UNSW College of Fine Arts and ISEA 2013, 19th International Symposium of Electronic Art, a world renowned bi-annual international event showcasing contemporary electronic art. It was opened by the Dean of COFA, Ross Harley, and Dr. Mark Boland, Senior Scientist at the Australian Synchrotron. The show was well attended, and was reviewed by 'Realtime' arts magazine - an article is to be found here: http://www.realtimearts.net/feature/ISEA2013/11188