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Issue Date: 23rd May 2007
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Art project displays laser microscopy images on
public buildings
Dramatic
artworks based on images from a confocal laser microscope are to be projected
on to public buildings in Portsmouth, UK, as part of an innovative public
science-art project in the city.
Under the patronage of fibre laser solutions company Point Source, and in
partnership with Portsmouth City Council and Art Plus*, artist Seran Kubisa
is creating a dazzling collection of 100 works of art for the project, which
has been named: “Treasure Island: A Forensic Investigation of a City”.
Each artwork is based on an image created by analysing a sample under the
confocal laser microscope. Seran selects parts of the image that interest
her then adjusts the microscope to capture the natural fluorescence, and
creates a visually coherent series of vibrantly colourful pictures.
“The use of technology applied to the domestic sphere is what interests me - it allows the viewer access to a normally invisible world,” explains Seran who is making a name for herself in this innovative branch of science-art, with this, her third microscopy project. “It requires long hours in the laboratory as well as the studio. Point Source’s sponsorship pays for the laboratory time: it makes the whole project possible.”
Point Source makes high-precision, high-reliability fibre laser systems for use in bio-medical and other instrumentation, including confocal microscopes. Managing Director David Pointer explains his interest. “This is a fascinating project that promotes science and art at the same time, in a way that is accessible and inspiring for local people and visitors. We are excited about playing a part in promoting the powerful fascination of laser microscopy to the wider public.”
Samples for the ‘Treasure Island’ images will be provided by community groups and other organisations in Portsmouth over the first 12-month phase of the project which starts in earnest in May 07. A pilot phase has already been completed using samples as varied as a piano, a Bible, a feather, and a concert programme. All the images are displayed on the project web site www.cityforensics.com.
As the project progresses, selected artworks will be displayed
at strategic sites in Portsmouth, by projecting them on to buildings and
in a public light sculpture .
For further information contact:
David Pointer, Managing Director, Point Source Tel: +44 2380 744 500
djpointer@point-source.com
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