Ambitiously blending art and science, Dr. Libby Heaney, a quantum physicist turned artist, is set to unveil her latest work, ‘Heartbreak and Magic,’ at Somerset House in London on February 9. This immersive virtual reality artwork, a product of Heaney’s residency at Somerset House Studios, is commissioned by VIVE Arts, a global arts and technology initiative.
‘Heartbreak and Magic’ represents a significant milestone in Heaney’s artistic journey, which began after she transitioned from a scientific career in Quantum Information Science at the University of Oxford and the National University of Singapore. The transition led Heaney to pursue a creative path at Central Saint Martins Art School in London, where she graduated in 2015. Since then, Heaney has been entwining her deep understanding of quantum physics with digital art, using self-written quantum code, game engine technology, video, and image-making.
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