Crystallization of Epsom Salts is the latest artwork to arrive at CourtX in collaboration with photographic artist Karl Gaff, Art of Science Photography .

We welcome you to pass by the CourtX Pavilion in the evening to discover beautiful digital artwork on display through the pavilion studio windows.

Crystallization of Epsom Salts

Crystallization of Epsom Salts is a series of time-lapse movies showing the beautiful crystallization of Epsom Salts at a magnification of 100 times. The colours are derived from the interaction of polarised light with the optical property of birefringence exhibited by the crystals.

Karl Gaff

Karl Gaff is a scientific photographic artist from Dublin, whose work fuses artistry with scientific inquiry. With a passion for both disciplines, Karl combines photography and microscopy to create stunning imagery that are as educational as they are visually enthralling.

Karl's portfolio spans a diverse array of subjects, from everyday household items like epsom salts to laboratory chemicals, from drinks found in bars to creatures inhabiting freshwater ponds and oceans, and from garden plants to natural flora.

Karl invites viewers to explore the intricate details of the world around them, revealing the inherent beauty and complexity hidden within even the most mundane of subjects. His work serves not only to educate and inspire but also to ignite a sense of curiosity about the natural world and the wonders that lie beyond the naked eye.

With each photograph, Karl offers a glimpse into the hidden realms of science and nature, inviting us to marvel at the beauty that surrounds us and to appreciate the magic of discovery.