I am interested in the ways people perceive the world; our perceptions of space, time and matter, and how these notions relate to physics. I am fascinated by the physical forces in the universe, and the quanta it is built from. Using the materiality of glass, I explore these ideas through line, form and the distortion of image.
The works I have made for Cosmic Topographies embody aspects of the physical universe at both astronomical and quantum scales. The gestural linework alludes to topography, light bending, and the theoretical movements of the smallest pieces of matter. The intricacy of this linework when duplicated in the mirrored surface becomes more complex, making it ambiguous for the viewer to decipher which lines are material and which are reflected. Through this exhibition I am exploring perceptual elements; inviting the viewer to engage with the works, and contemplate the self and our place in the universe.
Marcel Hoogstad Hay, 2025
