Lucid Frequencies is an installation inspired by the brain’s intricate electrical activity during REM sleep, a phase marked by vivid dreaming and heightened neural connectivity. The installation’s design emulates the fluid, oscillating patterns of brain waves such as theta and gamma waves which are critical to memory consolidation, emotional processing, and creative insight. These neural rhythms are translated into flowing patterns of light and colour, evoking the surreal beauty of the dreaming mind.
The structure comes alive with vibrant neon paints that are illuminated by black LED floodlights. The undulating form of the structure glowing from within represents the oscillatory nature of theta waves and the faster bursts of gamma waves. Different angles will reveal varied experiences from 360 degrees. Less undulating areas representing the meditative qualities of theta activity, while the dynamic moments reflect the heightened mental clarity associated with gamma oscillations. Together, these dynamic visuals create an ethereal atmosphere that invites visitors to experience the mysteries of the subconscious in both daytime and nighttime.
The structure will naturally draw visitors in through its dynamic elements, allowing people of all ages to become part of the installation, influencing the way the internal space is displayed with people in it, forming patterns in real-time to mimic the adaptive and interconnected processes of the dreaming brain. This sensory exploration celebrates the neural complexity underlying creativity and imagination.
Artists
John Nguyen
John Nguyen, Nicholas Hoban, Rahul Sehijpaul, Sean Lamb, and Paul Kozak are accomplished designers, researchers, and educators specializing in computational design, robotics, and digital fabrication. With affiliations spanning the University of Toronto, the University of Cambridge, and the consulting firm Spline, they collectively drive innovative projects through the Acoustics Research Group, Robotics Lab, and Digital Fabrication Facilities. Their research focuses on advancing knowledge and applications in Timber tectonics, Clay 3D Printing, Complex Geometry, Acoustics, Metamaterials, Robotic Systems and Digital Fabrication.
Nicholas Hoban
John Nguyen, Nicholas Hoban, Rahul Sehijpaul, Sean Lamb, and Paul Kozak are accomplished designers, researchers, and educators specializing in computational design, robotics, and digital fabrication. With affiliations spanning the University of Toronto, the University of Cambridge, and the consulting firm Spline, they collectively drive innovative projects through the Acoustics Research Group, Robotics Lab, and Digital Fabrication Facilities. Their research focuses on advancing knowledge and applications in Timber tectonics, Clay 3D Printing, Complex Geometry, Acoustics, Metamaterials, Robotic Systems and Digital Fabrication.
Rahul Sehijpaul
John Nguyen, Nicholas Hoban, Rahul Sehijpaul, Sean Lamb, and Paul Kozak are accomplished designers, researchers, and educators specializing in computational design, robotics, and digital fabrication. With affiliations spanning the University of Toronto, the University of Cambridge, and the consulting firm Spline, they collectively drive innovative projects through the Acoustics Research Group, Robotics Lab, and Digital Fabrication Facilities. Their research focuses on advancing knowledge and applications in Timber tectonics, Clay 3D Printing, Complex Geometry, Acoustics, Metamaterials, Robotic Systems and Digital Fabrication.
Sean Lamb
John Nguyen, Nicholas Hoban, Rahul Sehijpaul, Sean Lamb, and Paul Kozak are accomplished designers, researchers, and educators specializing in computational design, robotics, and digital fabrication. With affiliations spanning the University of Toronto, the University of Cambridge, and the consulting firm Spline, they collectively drive innovative projects through the Acoustics Research Group, Robotics Lab, and Digital Fabrication Facilities. Their research focuses on advancing knowledge and applications in Timber tectonics, Clay 3D Printing, Complex Geometry, Acoustics, Metamaterials, Robotic Systems and Digital Fabrication.
Paul Kozak
John Nguyen, Nicholas Hoban, Rahul Sehijpaul, Sean Lamb, and Paul Kozak are accomplished designers, researchers, and educators specializing in computational design, robotics, and digital fabrication. With affiliations spanning the University of Toronto, the University of Cambridge, and the consulting firm Spline, they collectively drive innovative projects through the Acoustics Research Group, Robotics Lab, and Digital Fabrication Facilities. Their research focuses on advancing knowledge and applications in Timber tectonics, Clay 3D Printing, Complex Geometry, Acoustics, Metamaterials, Robotic Systems and Digital Fabrication.
