The kaleidoscopic interference and the double-slit project: Borges’ thought, quantum behaviour and multiverse theory
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This paper presents an artistic research project entitled Double-slit, which is based on the relationship between the kaleidoscopic image and the interference phenomenon both from conceptual and visual viewpoints. Through the combination of artistic practice and theoretical research, the kaleidoscopic interference is investigated considering a different involvement of the subject. In Cortazar’s view, the kaleidoscopic image creation process would be closer to the observer experience than to the author’s role when looking through the kaleidoscope. Consequently, the relationship between the author and the observer/reader is introduced with reference to kaleidoscopic image, producing an interference feeling between these different positions. Specifically, the present article refers to cases from Borges’ literature, mainly related to the connection between reality and fiction within the observer position. The indicated approach corresponds to a kaleidoscopic narrative, since this type of image is virtually composed by real –the original motif– and fictional elements –the reflections/ copies–. Therefore, Borges’ thought will be discussed in this regard, specifically those characters that present both kaleidoscopic and quantum behaviour.
The results found in the process of developing the aforementioned project on the double-slit shows that this experiment –whose result in physics is the interference pattern– and kaleidoscopic image are significantly related to each other. In particular, concerning Feynman’s sum-over-paths phase of infinite possible trajectories. This insight leads the article into a discussion on the impact that quantum physics and multiverse theory have in relation to our understanding of existence. This way, we see that a new paradigm is present regarding visuality. It implies accepting contradictory facts as constituents of reality. Likewise, even our notion of individual identity is transformed into the subject’s juxtaposition of ubiquities, which produces the “to be and not to be” kaleidoscopic interference.
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