Neither Wave Nor Particle / 2022
Solo Exhibition-Lime & Tangerine in a Wormhole
Reminiscent of jewelry hanging on a wall, Neither-wave-nor-particle comprises two black spiky bulbs (the particles) connected by a strand of variously sized volcanic rock beads (the wave). The title, Neither-wave-nor-particle, represents quantum physics, referring to the idea that quantum entities, such as electrons and photons, are neither waves nor particles in the classical sense, but exhibit properties of both in different contexts—a concept known as wave-particle duality. This fundamental principle of quantum mechanics reveals that particles can behave like waves, showing phenomena such as interference and diffraction, while waves can exhibit particle-like behaviors, as demonstrated in the photoelectric effect.
The duality reflects the complex and counterintuitive nature of quantum objects: they cannot be fully described by traditional notions of either waves or particles alone. Instead, quantum entities exist in a state that transcends these classical categories, embodying a new kind of reality described mathematically by a wave function. This idea challenges our everyday experience and illustrates the deep mysteries of the microscopic world.
The artwork is a tribute to the beauty finds in this duality, it encapsulates a fascination with imperceptible phenomena in science, paying homage to the subtle and profound nature of quantum mechanics.
The duality reflects the complex and counterintuitive nature of quantum objects: they cannot be fully described by traditional notions of either waves or particles alone. Instead, quantum entities exist in a state that transcends these classical categories, embodying a new kind of reality described mathematically by a wave function. This idea challenges our everyday experience and illustrates the deep mysteries of the microscopic world.
The artwork is a tribute to the beauty finds in this duality, it encapsulates a fascination with imperceptible phenomena in science, paying homage to the subtle and profound nature of quantum mechanics.
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