Refraction No.5

One of a series of images around refraction, two of which were selected for national and international exhibitions in the Fall of 2023. This series was created for real, using sunlight on very high end cameras and extremely high resolution output files are available for reproduction purposes. The red image 'Refraction No.1' was selected for the Mrs Toolip Gallery International Art Contest, Barcelona 2023. The green image 'Refraction No.4' was selected for the ING Discerning Eye exhibition at The Mall Galleries and for the Society of Scottish Artist's 125th Annual Exhibition at The Maclaurin Art Gallery, Ayr, Scotland.

Three clear glass prisms are displayed against an orange background. The prisms are vertically aligned in a row, with their flat surfaces facing one another. They cast shadows onto the vibrant orange surface, each shadow varying in length and width, adding depth and interest to the composition. The absence of text in the image emphasizes the visual contrast and the captivating interaction between the transparent objects and the colored backdrop. The overall effect is abstract, artistic, with a hint of autumn in the color choice and a simplicity that invites curiosity.

The effect of refraction itself is to create a spectrum of color. ‘Refraction’ is defined as a change of direction as a result of a change of speed. A change of speed helps us re-evaluate what’s important and how we engage with our work, our community and our loved ones.