Smoking Mirror
Schering Stiftung Project Space | Kunstmuseum Thun
Berlin, Germany
Thun, Switzerland
2015 | 2017
Schering Stiftung Project Space | Kunstmuseum Thun
Berlin, Germany
Thun, Switzerland
2015 | 2017
Developed for the Project Space of the Ernst Schering Foundation and created in collaboration with musician Sergio Krakowski, "Smoking Mirror" explores a space left open by scientific research into altered states of consciousness. It has been known for some time that specific frequencies, derived from measuring electrical potentials across the whole brain, are linked to varying states of consciousness, such as attentive and dreamy states. Although occurring naturally, such states can be induced through external techniques like meditation or hypnosis. The artists make their contribution into induced heightened states by mixing synchronous light and sound stimuli with reflective objects, inspired by the English mathematician, astronomer, astrologist and mystic John Dee (1527–1608) and his collection of magic objects and optical devices. Smoking Mirror is their interpretation of altering consciousness through stimuli designed to push us into our own unexplored space.
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Exhibition curated by Alessandra Pace
Gold, crystal sphere, granite, software, light, sound
Installation / Variable dimensions
Photos: Nick Ash