Giclee print on mid expressions paper signed and numbered 1 - 50 A3 sizing to be clarified.
Meanings shift and change with my work, but...
This electrifying mixed-media piece visually encapsulates the volatility of quantum mechanics, where the smallest perturbations can lead to unpredictable, cascading effects. The composition pulsates with energy, featuring interwoven figures, chaotic yet structured patterns, and a layered interplay of colors and textures that evoke a sense of movement and transformation. The jagged, expressive forms seem to be in a state of flux, morphing and interacting in a way that mirrors the ephemeral, probabilistic nature of quantum reality.
The title, Quantum Fluctuations Are Fraught! (By the Gentlest of Pokes), references the fundamental instability of quantum systems, where even the slightest disturbance—a “gentle poke”—can alter states in profound ways. This idea is reflected in the painting’s dynamic, ever-shifting forms, where faces and eyes seem to emerge, dissolve, and reconfigure, much like virtual particles appearing and vanishing in the quantum foam. The figures appear interconnected yet unstable, as if held together by an unseen force that is simultaneously fragile and immensely powerful.
The omnipresent eyes scattered throughout the composition suggest both observation and self-awareness, invoking the paradox of quantum measurement—where the act of observing influences the outcome. The cryptic text and swirling patterns surrounding the figures reinforce the idea that meaning and reality are constantly in flux, shaped by perception, interaction, and the unseen forces beneath the surface.
This piece invites the viewer to contemplate the precarious balance of existence, where the subtlest of actions can ripple outward, altering the trajectory of events in ways both microscopic and cosmic. It bridges the scientific and the existential, questioning whether our own thoughts and choices are as fraught with unseen repercussions as the fluctuations of the quantum world.
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