James de Villiers
Johannesburg, South Africa
My art is a meditation on nature and an investigation of the forces that lie behind outward appearances
MessageCollection: Abstract Large Hadron Collider inspired
My artwork is a fusion of modern science and ancient wisdom, deeply influenced by the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), particle physics, and the rich traditions of ancient Indian cosmology. Through an abstract lens, I explore the profound and complex concepts that govern both the subatomic world and the vast cosmological narratives of creation, destruction, and rebirth.
In my work, I delve into the abstract representation of particle interactions, where lines, curves, and forms symbolize the dynamic and chaotic movements of quarks, leptons, and bosons. The size and type of each particle, along with carefully chosen colors, serve as metaphors for their distinct properties—quarks might be rendered in bold primary colors, while leptons appear in softer pastels, and bosons in vibrant hues to express their fundamental roles as force carriers. This scientific inspiration is complemented by elements drawn from Indian cosmology, where the cyclical nature of the universe, represented by concepts such as the eternal dance of Shiva, resonates with the continuous creation and annihilation of particles.
While the scientific origins of my work are rooted in particle physics, my approach is far from literal. I embrace the abstract nature of art to interpret the unseen and the unknown, using visual elements to evoke the mysterious beauty and complexity of the universe at its most fundamental level. Symmetry, geometry, and scale are recurring themes, reflecting the duality of chaos and order within both the subatomic world and the cosmic cycles described in Hindu texts.
My work also grapples with the themes of quantum uncertainty, multidimensional reality, and the cosmic dance of creation and destruction, challenging the viewer's perception and inviting them to engage with the underlying narratives of discovery, exploration, and the unknown.
Each piece is a journey into the heart of the invisible, where art, science, and ancient spirituality converge to offer new perspectives on the nature of existence. Through this abstract interpretation, I aim to bridge the gap between the scientific, the artistic, and the spiritual, creating a space where the complexities of particle physics and the timeless wisdom of Hindu cosmology can be felt, imagined, and appreciated in new and unexpected ways.
In my work, I delve into the abstract representation of particle interactions, where lines, curves, and forms symbolize the dynamic and chaotic movements of quarks, leptons, and bosons. The size and type of each particle, along with carefully chosen colors, serve as metaphors for their distinct properties—quarks might be rendered in bold primary colors, while leptons appear in softer pastels, and bosons in vibrant hues to express their fundamental roles as force carriers. This scientific inspiration is complemented by elements drawn from Indian cosmology, where the cyclical nature of the universe, represented by concepts such as the eternal dance of Shiva, resonates with the continuous creation and annihilation of particles.
While the scientific origins of my work are rooted in particle physics, my approach is far from literal. I embrace the abstract nature of art to interpret the unseen and the unknown, using visual elements to evoke the mysterious beauty and complexity of the universe at its most fundamental level. Symmetry, geometry, and scale are recurring themes, reflecting the duality of chaos and order within both the subatomic world and the cosmic cycles described in Hindu texts.
My work also grapples with the themes of quantum uncertainty, multidimensional reality, and the cosmic dance of creation and destruction, challenging the viewer's perception and inviting them to engage with the underlying narratives of discovery, exploration, and the unknown.
Each piece is a journey into the heart of the invisible, where art, science, and ancient spirituality converge to offer new perspectives on the nature of existence. Through this abstract interpretation, I aim to bridge the gap between the scientific, the artistic, and the spiritual, creating a space where the complexities of particle physics and the timeless wisdom of Hindu cosmology can be felt, imagined, and appreciated in new and unexpected ways.
