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refraction studies

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ash
acrylic
dichroic film
LED
 


The Refraction Studies explore the complex relationship between visual perception and the material world through the use of optics. By using acrylics with varying refractive properties and thermo-forming processes to shape and manipulate the material; the pieces alter the viewer’s visual perception of reality. Layers of fabrics, dichroic films, and other materials highlight the refractive qualities of the acrylic and create optical illusions. Optical illusions are not just anomalies in visual perception but are integral in shaping our perception of reality. This series delves into this relationship between reality and illusion, inviting viewers to question their assumptions about what they see and how they perceive it, both physically and psychologically.







sconce
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thermo-formed acrylic
dichroic film
polyester
 




light, a fundamental component of our visual experience, is manipulated through refraction, engaging sensory experiences that highlight the malleability of perception.

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thermo-formed acrylic
dichroic film
steel

pendant
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ash
acrylic
chainete fringe





what is the relationship between the sensory inputs we receive from the world and the mental representations or experiences that we have of that world?




room divider



refraction studies
table lamp
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The Refraction Studies explore the complex relationship between visual perception and the material world through the use of optics. By using acrylics with varying refractive properties and thermo-forming processes to shape and manipulate the material; the pieces alter the viewer’s visual perception of reality. Layers of fabrics, dichroic films, and other materials highlight the refractive qualities of the acrylic and create optical illusions. Optical illusions are not just anomalies in visual perception but are integral in shaping our perception of reality. This series delves into this relationship between reality and illusion, inviting viewers to question their assumptions about what they see and how they perceive it, both physically and psychologically.






sconce
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light, a fundamental component of our visual experience, is manipulated through refraction, engaging sensory experiences that highlight the malleability of perception.


pendant
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what is the relationship between the sensory inputs we receive from the world and the mental representations or experiences that we have of that world?

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