The One that Shatters in the Air

Changyeob (C.Y.) Ok (KR)

Cosmic rays are invisible, high-energy charged particles from outer space that penetrate our bodies and objects around us. Despite the fact that cosmic rays go through and around us endlessly, we do not see or recognize them.

The One that Shatters in the Air / Changyeob (C.Y.) Ok (KR), Credit: vog.photo

In this work, light changes are triggered by a muon detector which invites the viewers into a spiritual experience of deciphering a secret message from outer space, amidst the waves of rays that constantly surround our existence.

Credits:

Development of muon detector: MIT
Assembly of muon detector: Changyeob Ok