Quantum Jam

The Poetic Quantum project is an artistic creation employing Quantum superposition as a metaphor, entwining into ambiguity when unobserved. Upon the first gaze of a spectator, the words seamlessly coalesce into a meaningful verse, but has its own life when it is not observed.

Client

IBM

Year

2020

Role

Quantum coder
Concept designer
4 Designers

Interactive Art

Design and Technology

Outcome

1st

PRIZE

weeks

The Quantum Haiku Mirror invites viewers to observe the intertwined interplay between words and quantum states.
Won Accolades for the most innovative application of quantum technology.
Quantum Art Exhibitor at Microscopic gallery

Years
experiences

250

types of
courses

Overview

IBM had extended an invitation to artists to collaborate in exploring the fusion of quantum computing and artistic expression.

Our project was chosen to be viewed in microscopic gallery exhibition.

We started by Understanding what is 'Quantum' and how does it affect environment.

Development

To kick-off the design process, we created quick logic understanding of Poetry structures and Dadaism.

Analyzed Haiku syllable structure

Broke it down into qubit logic

Developed the circuit

Prototype

We created a prototype which needed to be tested.

I coded the Quantum Composer to convert data into poetry strings using the Haiku method, entangling every two bits to symbolize a syllable.

Employing the metaphor of superposition, the artwork functioned in two modes: observed, it generated a four-line verse; unobserved, it continuously scrambled words.

Finally the Mirror display is the physical manifestation of how it will be placed in the gallery and the art will breathe.

presenting to ibm

Presenting our project to IBM, we highlighted our findings. Most users found the interactive experience delightful, likening it to a mini-game and expressing intrigue with the verses. Feedback included comparisons to "One Night at the Museum," where the museum comes alive at night.

reflections

As a designer, learning medical terms, talking to doctors, patients, in the given deadline to create something meaningful was tough.
‍

Quantum as Art

Understanding and applying quantum concepts to artistic expression required creativity and ingenuity. Breaking down the structure of Haiku into qubit logic highlighted the interconnectedness between disciplines.

Animals as User

Our exploration continued as we extended testing to include interactions with animals, revealing the camera's ability to detect their presence. This discovery sparked a new realm of possibilities, prompting us to consider expanding our user base. The notion of creating captivating art experiences specifically tailored for animals intrigued us, igniting our imagination with the potential for innovative intersections between technology, art, and the natural world.

Synergy between physical computing and digital integration

Combining physical computing with digital integration for the Quantum Haiku Mirror project was a revelation in bridging the tangible and virtual worlds.

Speakers