The series The Trickster’s Toolbox explores speculative physical theories that have been proven incorrect but nonetheless contributed to significant scientific insights. At its core are Johann Wilhelm Ritter’s idea of vibration or oscillation as a fundamental principle of nature and Michael Faraday’s hypothesis that atoms are a kind of vortex knot in the ether. Both theories bridge Romanticism and science, inspiring important developments such as Peter Guthrie Tait’s knot theory.
The series delves into investigations of cosmic Musica Universalis concepts and possible structures of our universe. It examines themes such as the scientist’s role as a «trickster» and the interplay between rational research and speculative elements.
Categories: Installation, Photo / Video
