Life Science Centre Newcastle
LightBox new zone of the interactive science centre opened 24 May 2025
Even before stepping into the box, glimpses of what lies beyond can be seen ahead.
The kinetic StringWave light sculpture can be see glowing in red here, one of its many shape shifting forms captured in still images.
Part of the magic, visitors interact with the wave forms choosing colours to light the waves from a touchscreen interface.
There is a small collection of images, and having once chosen an image, colours from that image are then shone onto the light sculpture.
While most of the images are scientific, there are a few others, including this science fiction inspired drawing by Natam Tonkul.
Paul Friedlander with the new installation.
The single largest kinetic light wave sculpture on permanent show in the UK is the centre piece of the LightBox. It is 7 metres tall, and sings an aeolian song.
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