Paxos Biennale
June 2 - Oct 6, Paxos, Greece. 2024
DANIEL O'TOOLE - THE EYE OF BUTTERFLY - 04:56s
SCREENING EVENT WAS HELD ON 13 & 14 OF JULY AT SPAZIO MERAKI IN PAXOS ISLAND.
Beyond the spectrum of visible light (between approximately 380 and 750 nanometers), there exists a very broad range of electromagnetic radiation that the human eye cannot perceive. In this parallel reality, filled with colors impossible for humans, some animal species navigate using infrared or ultraviolet vision. The vibrant world of these beings extends far beyond the limits of human perception. It is likely that we will never be able to see or describe the world as seen by Papilio xuthus (yellow Asian butterfly), hummingbirds, or mantis shrimp (so-called boxing shrimp).
Daniel O'Toole draws inspiration from the Light and Space movement in his work and explores the phenomenon of synesthesia. His artistic practice typically involves combining digital and analog tools. In The Eye of Butterfly, using immersive technology and the accessible for humans range of the rainbow spectrum , the artist weaves an imaginative portrayal of a colorful reality beyond the visual range of our species.