Microscope x Hubble Digital Images

Microscope x Hubble Digital Images

Here is a series of digital images I've been working on. Photographs that I had taken while looking though my microscope, crossed with that of images taken from the Hubble Space telescope. Using the juxtaposition of the infinity big and the structured, sub-atomic creations I can explore hoe geology is amalgamated with everything in existence and how it is not always apparent in our everyday lives. 

By layering both images I can create an otherworldly astro-space. I think the striking blue colour from the Copper Sulphate crystals really highlights the features of space. By using a selection of different crystals and geodes, I can produce a more varied and extensive series of digital images.

I saw this exhibition in Rotterdam 'The Traveller' at the TENT Gallery, which explores how travelling and art changes the world around us. 

Microscope Images

Microscope Images

I initially bought a microscope to investigate the surfaces of crystals but it quickly developed into a place to escape to within a micro world. The formations and pigmentation inspired a few series of works including Crystal Mapping and Microscope x Hubble. I 

did a closer inspection of Amethyst, Agate and Copper Sulphate crystals. Here is a few sample images from the series. 

Amethyst

Copper Sulphate seed crystals

Copper Sulphate crystal matrix

Copper Sulphate seed crystals

Amethyst

Copper Sulphate crystals

Copper Sulphate Crystal

Copper Sulphate residue

Copper Sulphate crystal matrix

Copper Sulphate crystal matrix

Agate Geode

Agate Geode

Copper Sulphate seed crystals

Stitched Crystal Maps

Through looking at crystals closely I was able to gather subconscious information to how crystals are formed; this lead me to creating possibly existing crystals based from the already existing crystal system of  Copper Sulphate crystals. I chose to use thick blue felt because of its fibrous nature, then using a sewing machine to compress the fibers into 'pockets'. All the crystal maps are free hand because I felt it necessary for the crystals to grow on their own through the fabric.

Growth Crystal Map on handmade felt with machine stitching.

Growth Crystal Map on handmade felt with machine stitching.

Growth Crystal Map on handmade felt with machine stitching.

Blue John Mines

Blue John Cavern 

I visited Blue John Cavern in Castleton to do some physical research on rocks and how water effects Geology. I was inspired by the sounds and the atmosphere in the cavern, rushing water and dead silence within one space. I admire how water has carved certain paths within the ceiling of the cave because of its irregularity and reflection of liquid.