Lightning Walls

Bert Hickman can Trap Beautiful Lightning

Made by a 5 million volt particle accelerator, the scientific art of Bert Hickman seems like stuff of the future. Basically the a shock-wave caused the trapped electron charges in acrylic to rush out leaving the “Captured Lightning” pattern.
You don’t need to understand the science to appreciate the beauty. The effects are as if lighting had been frozen in time. The artist Bert Hickman has gone beyond the original shock patterns to create figures.

I wonder if they can do a whole wall?

Scientific Art
The fusion of science and art presents an opportunity to create striking and unique visual experiences.
Captured Lightning
The technique of capturing and visualizing lightning patterns offers a novel way to showcase the natural phenomenon in a controlled environment.
Interactive Installations
Creating an entire wall of captured lightning could pave the way for immersive and interactive art installations.

Sectors Adopting This

Art and Design
Artists and designers can explore the possibilities of incorporating scientific concepts and techniques into their work to create visually stunning pieces.
Event Planning and Entertainment
Captured lightning installations can be featured as eye-catching attractions at events, providing a unique and mesmerizing experience for attendees.
Lighting Technology
The development of specialized lighting systems and equipment to capture and display lightning patterns can spur innovation in the lighting industry.
SCORE
5.1 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 49%
Activity 95%
Freshness 8%

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