Gravitational Lensing is a digital artwork that draws inspiration from the captivating images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. As we dive into the depths of the cosmos through this advanced observatory, we are offered a fresh perspective of the Universe and our understanding of it. At the heart of the artwork lies a symbolic representation – an Eye. The eye, our window to the world, signifies how we perceive and experience the cosmos. It mirrors the concept of relativity in perception, emphasizing that our understanding of the Universe is inherently tied to our unique vantage point as observers.

Gravitational Lensing

“TanglEye” is an interactive data-driven installation that seeks to bend our understanding of reality and identity through the lens of quantum mechanics and existential philosophy. The work employs cutting-edge technology—a real-time three-dimensional particle system—to create a mirror unlike any other. Instead of reflecting a flat, two-dimensional image, the mirror disassembles the viewer into an array of dynamic subatomic particles, creating a reflection that is both familiar and profoundly disorienting.
  
  

TanglEye

Nostalgia features a curated collection of algorithmically generated characters by Saphire Labs with the elements illustrated by our talented artist Adamantia. Each character grants exclusive access into a web-based, interactive installation / platform. Nostalgia is an innovative collection that merges art & technology to rise awareness about mental health disorders. This project features a series of 1,000 unique characters that represent the theme of mental health disorders and their impact on individuals and society in the age of technological evolution.

  
The rise of technology has transformed our in countless ways, bringing with it both benefits and challenges. As we continue to navigate this evolution, it is essential that we remain mindful of the impact these changes have on our mental health. This project aims to create awareness about mental health, help people who live under mental health disorders and promote mental health awareness through immersive and transformative experiences. Saphire Labs developed an interactive installation. A web-based, immersive experience that invites viewers to explore a vibrant and thought-provoking landscape designed to raise awareness about mental health disorders in the age of technological evolution. Through highlighting the complexities and challenges associated with mental health disorders, the installation aims to inspire empathy, understanding, and conversation.

Nostalgie World, offers a unique social experiment by inviting creative individuals to build their own versions of the installation and share them with others. By embracing a creative do-it-your-self culture, the project aims to to promote empathy, understanding, and conversation surrounding mental health disorders & make this community-driven interactive installation accessible to anyone.

  
Artwork Documentation: https://saphirelabs.com/project/nostalgie-world/

Nostalgie World

The theme of Saphire’s work revolves around a future scenario in which human communication takes place entirely through the internet. This communication expands and includes human sensations and emotions that will be digitally communicated to their recipient.

The theme reflects the dystopian manifestation of the future as physical contact will have been replaced by digitized data.

The installation presents the digitization of emotions as they are recorded in brain activity through an EEG. The digital presentation of the emotions will be projected on one screen while the digitization process takes place on the other.

  
Artwork Documentation: https://saphirelabs.com/project/sensorify/

Sensorify

“Celestial Consciousness” stands out as a compelling digital artwork that delves into the intricate bond between the human subconscious and cosmic energy. Highlighting the transformative potential of digital technology, this piece offers an immersive, dynamic, and emotionally resonant experience.

The experimental video series taps into the potential of particle systems and compute shaders. This combination crafts a visual narrative _that mirrors the depth and complexity of the human psyche and its connection to the cosmos_. The particle system, driven by a compute shader, forms the foundational structure of this digital artwork. Individual particles, characterized by their position, velocity, and color, are enveloped within textures, creating a multi-layered visual spectacle.

Utilizing atomic counters from the OpenGL Shading Language, the digital artwork orchestrates the dynamic flow of particles, enhancing the visual appeal and interactivity of the piece. Additionally, an integrated feedback system, which uses attributes like velocity, color, and position of particles, facilitates the artwork’s continuous evolution, mirroring _the adaptive nature of the subconscious and the universe_. Key elements like the regulation of particle lifespan and the use of texture instancing enrich the visual narrative, deepening the viewer’s immersion. “Celestial Consciousness” also incorporates optical flow, adeptly capturing a range of movements, adding authenticity and dynamism to the dance performance within this digital realm. The performance, brought to life by Antonia Pitoulidou and digitally refined by Steve Zafeiriou, further accentuates the artwork’s theme.

  
Artwork Documentation: https://saphirelabs.com/project/celestial-consciousness/