Energy

The concept of energy is of central importance to the ideas presented in What Matter Feels. It took around 200 years for scientists to define energy and work out how it can be measured. Yet even today, its exact nature remains uncertain. In physics it is usually defined as the “capacity to do work”, work being the act of moving an object a certain distance against resistance by the application of force.

Like most definitions in physics, this definition tells us only about what we can observe from the outside of the system we are studying—that is, its motion. It tells us nothing about what it is like to be that system from its own point of view—that is, its emotion. In What Matter Feels I propose a new property of matter called Experience (which is a technical term that is different from the way we use 'experience' in everyday language) that matter acquires when it acquires energy. Experience and energy, I propose, are complementary properties of a system.  

One of the most common techniques in paper marbling is the use of needles and combs that are dragged through the ink on the surface of the bath to create intricate patterns. In this piece I created a vortex in the paint with a skewer, which gives the impression that the patterns are being sucked into a black hole. (Original artwork: 2023, Ink and paint on paper, 60 x 60 cm.)

Posters are sold unframed. Examples of framed posters are shown here for illustration purposes at 40 x 30 cm (16 x 12 inches), 60 x 45 cm (24 x 18 inches), and 80 x 60 cm (32 x 24 inches).

Materials:

• Printed on premium archival museum-quality paper.
• The 250 gsm/ 110lb paper is perfect for fine art, designed to last for years without losing its original beauty. Our matte paper is uncoated and natural white (off-white).
• With alkaline papermaking technology, this poster is acid-free, meaning the pH of the pulp that is used to form the paper is above 7 (neutral). The paper is also buffered with an alkaline reserve, such as calcium carbonate, to neutralize acid compounds absorbed from the atmosphere or formed through natural aging. This ensures that your poster will last many years without any yellowing or discolouration.
• Our poster is free from or low in OBA (optical brightener additives). This ensures that the natural white colour of the paper remains consistent under different lighting conditions. In contrast, the colour of papers that contain optical brighteners can shift depending on the light source. Additionally, the colour of OBA-free paper remains more consistent over time so that you can enjoy the poster for years without any shifts.
• We use FSC-certified paper or equivalent certifications depending on regional availability. It’s better for the people and the planet.
• Each poster is shipped in robust packaging, ensuring it arrives safe and secure.
• Paper sizes may vary slightly by region. For the US and Canada, the measurement is in inches, while for the rest of the world, it is in centimetres.