As the participants navigate the space, their movements cause subtle vibrations that alter their position in a virtual space, using light patterns, simulating the behavior of vibrating strings.

According to string theory, all fundamental particles and forces in the universe arise from the vibrations of minuscule, one-dimensional strings.

To bring this abstract idea to life, the participants' positions are being tracked in 3D space. Their movements generate an animated force-field, which in turn, is visualised directly onto their bodies. This results in an interaction, where participants' physical forms are integrated into the visual display, merging their reality with the digital representation of string vibrations. Projections from a two-dimensional source are used to create an almost physical illusion by mapping three-dimensional tracking data onto the participants’ bodies.

This visual effect resonates with the holographic principle, a concept in string theory. The holographic principle proposes that all the information within a space, such as the universe, can be encoded on its outer boundary—similar to how a 2D surface can create the illusion of a 3D object in a hologram. 

With Quantum Resonance, participants witness a similar phenomenon: their reflection merges with visualisations of multi-dimensional worlds, blurring the line between their physical presence and the abstract concepts of string theory, offering an immersive, multi-sensory experience.

Made by DEFRAME
Bram Snijders, Luuk Meuffels, Jessica Dreu, Carolien Teunisse

Photos by Rolf Hensel
Video by We Do