Geist

About

In the heart of science, where humanity seeks answers to the universe’s most mysterious questions, a light is ignited. Geist is a pulsating artwork that quite literally comes to life through your presence — a visual play of light, illusion, and physics. The artists have collaborated with world-leading particle physicists, drawing inspiration from the neutrino — the elusive “ghost particle” that rarely leaves a trace, yet holds keys to how we understand the universe. In Geist, advanced research from projects such as the T2K experiment in Japan is transformed into a magical light phenomenon. In a neutrino laboratory, particles become visible only through interaction with matter. In the same way, Geist comes alive through the presence of its audience. To experience Geist is to become part of a real-time experiment. The work reminds us that the greatest transformations aren’t always visible — they can begin in the most subtle of ways: in a presence, a thought, a moment of connection.

This is Loop (UK)

United Kingdom

This is Loop is a British art and design studio that creates large-scale light installations at the intersection of art, science, and technology. By combining moving light, sound, and illusion, they craft experiences where the audience becomes an active part of the work. The studio is led by Harriet Lumby and Alan Hayes, and their pieces have been exhibited around the world – often rooted in scientific research. Geist is a striking example: a light installation inspired by the universe’s most elusive particles – neutrinos. Through artistic interpretations of complex phenomena, This is Loop aims to spark curiosity and open new paths to understanding the questions that shape our view of the world.