Refraction No.9

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.

The effect of refraction itself is to create a spectrum of colour. ‘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.

Here, a singular triangular prism is placed on a purple background, with pure sunlight shining through it from the left, refracting into a spectrum of rainbow colours that cast myriad light patterns onto the surface. The bright colours of the spectrum stand out against the deep purple backdrop, creating a visually striking effect. The image evokes a sense of calmness and contemplation.