09 July 2010
Image: JoeAlterio.com
Click for a bigger view of Alterio's poster!
New York cartoonist Joe Alterio has created three innovative ink posters that become luminescent when exposed to heat.
Printed for the UK Institute of Physics, the posters contain 2 layers of ink: one on the surface, and another that becomes visible after heat is applied. The effect means the posters glow.
The posters will be displayed in schools across the UK.
Writing on his website, Alterio explains why he accepted the project:
“Part of the problem, it was postulated, was that UK kids were not exposed to the interesting side of what physics is at a young enough age; by the time physics becomes a school course option, most kids have already relegated physics to the ‘boring’ category, and go on to pursue their degree in macrame interpretive dance.
But even as an artist, I can say, this is not so! Physics is without a doubt one of the most far-thinking, philosophical fields out there.”
Other images of the posters – before and after heat application – are available here.
Enjoy!
Sources
Annalee Newitz, 'Photo Luminescent And Thermal Ink Physics Posters Are Awesome,' io9.com, 07 July 2010.
Joe Alterio, 'Get Physical!' JoeAlterio.com, 06 July 2010.
Image: JoeAlterio.com
Click for a bigger view of Alterio's poster!New York cartoonist Joe Alterio has created three innovative ink posters that become luminescent when exposed to heat.
Printed for the UK Institute of Physics, the posters contain 2 layers of ink: one on the surface, and another that becomes visible after heat is applied. The effect means the posters glow.
The posters will be displayed in schools across the UK.
Writing on his website, Alterio explains why he accepted the project:
“Part of the problem, it was postulated, was that UK kids were not exposed to the interesting side of what physics is at a young enough age; by the time physics becomes a school course option, most kids have already relegated physics to the ‘boring’ category, and go on to pursue their degree in macrame interpretive dance.
But even as an artist, I can say, this is not so! Physics is without a doubt one of the most far-thinking, philosophical fields out there.”
Other images of the posters – before and after heat application – are available here.
Enjoy!
Sources
Annalee Newitz, 'Photo Luminescent And Thermal Ink Physics Posters Are Awesome,' io9.com, 07 July 2010.
Joe Alterio, 'Get Physical!' JoeAlterio.com, 06 July 2010.
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