Presentation of celestial images, mostly Saturn, morphing and distorting in the Aqua Optica projection and lens system. The Aqua Optic artifact is presented as an arcane and anachronistic Instrument of celestial observation.
Publisher
Latrobe Regional GalleryPlace of publication
Morwell, Vic.Creation date
2012-09-01Material type
art originalLanguage
engNotes
The prototype for Aqua Optica was exhibited in the exhibition titled, Microscopic/Telescopic (universes unfold) at the Bundoora Homestead Gallery in August 2013. This second version involved a number of improvements with the optical system and additional sculptural elements.Publication classification
J2 Minor original creative workCopyright notice
2013, The AuthorExtent
Aqua Optica is a quasi-scientific optical instrument which consist of a large aquatic lens mounted on a timber tripod. Projected images of celestial objects are viewed by the observer through the lens. The content of the work refers relationships between the eye of the observer, the instruments of science and the celestial.
