SPECTRAL SCAFFOLD

 

The artwork Spectral Scaffold is a light installation inspired by the experimental methods used to generate attosecond pulses of light, the scientific discovery that enables understanding of how electrons behave inside matter. For this scientific breakthrough, Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier were awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physics.

The piece consists of a structure representing an atom on an enlarged scale. The installation is a slowed down and magnified version of attosecond pulses. The light reveals the structure and illuminates the metal resonating with the sound of electron movement.

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The artwork is created by alumni from Beckmans College of Design: Annelie Wihlborg, Carl Folkesson, Fanny Johansson, and Joel Eriksson who have come together for the 4th annual edition of Nobel Week Lights. Together, they balance aesthetics and form while exploring methods, materials, and abundant light.

The artwork is created in collaboration with sound artist Kristin Botros and supervised by Beckmans University lecturer Jonas Johansson.

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