A vibrant graphic illustration in reds, blues, and purples
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Gallery: Making art out of the invisible

Eric Heller, a professor of physics and chemistry at Harvard University, creates digital abstract art inspired by the mysterious, unseen world of electrons, atoms, and molecules. His work, which relates to his research, goes through several steps, including generating raw images that simulate natural phenomena — such as the energy flow of a rogue ocean wave — and using image-editing software to transform color, value, and contrast. Stop by the Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing in Calvin Lab on weekdays to see several prints, or visit ericjhellergallery.com .

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