Vector Space, a new installation by Melbourne visual artist Jayson Haebich maps out a series of sculptural compositions using only lasers, smoke machines and shadows in a darkened exhibition space.

Meticulously programmed lasers produce sweeping beams of light that are obscured or appear to be obscured by various arrangements of poles and blocks. The coloured rays cast artificial shadows as they hit temporary obstacles, tricking the eye into perceiving compositions of objects that do not exist. This produces an otherworldly effect, where the physical appears and disappears in a split second, mapped by a backdrop of bright, vibrant colours. Viewers must attempt to decipher which objects are real and which are creations when exploring this blend of illusion and reality.

This installation - much like Kamil Nawratil’s Perception of Consequence - uses clever programming to explore perception and reimagine the ancient art form of sculpture using contemporary media.