The optically observable are a mere sliver of the spectrum of interwoven phenomena composing our reality – we did not perceive ourselves in the midst of an expanding mist until we learned to observe with radio waves. Paper-thin glass discs are suspended on a glass tube, suspended from loops of live wiring. The radio waves generated within each loop overcome glass’ non-conductivity, introducing electrical stimulation inside the sealed tube, overcoming the inert tendencies of the gases trapped in the tube, emitting a faint glow through ionization. Surrounded by complete darkness, this echoes our condition: a fragile balance seen through radio waves.
MORGAN CHIVERS University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, Texas
Particulate Pulse (Inertness is a Relative Matter) 2013 13 x 33 x 13 cm Glass, xenon, neon, electricity (some assistance with neon)