Marshmallow Laser Feast's new exhibition 'Of the Oak' features a remarkable digital representation of a Lucombe oak tree in London's Kew Gardens. Through collaboration with researchers, they merged art and advanced technologies, creating scientific visualizations and interactive experiences. The project serves as a tribute to the ecological relationships surrounding oak trees and invites viewers to appreciate their essential role in nature. An accompanying digital guide enhances visitor engagement, detailing the interconnected ecosystem of life dependent on these trees, highlighting MLF's commitment to storytelling through immersive experiences.
"Of the Oak is a celebration for the oak tree as a living monument of vital ecological relationships and species interdependence," MLF says. "It is an invitation to witness the oak as a keystone in the web of life, majestic and unassuming, stretching its branches skyward and its roots deep into the soil, embodying both quiet strength and boundless generosity."
MLF collaborated with researchers from Kew to create a vibrant, scientific rendering, blending advanced technologies with artistic imagery. The team stitched together thousands of images, used LiDAR to map the tree's form with laser pulses, CT-scanned soil samples, employed ground-penetrating radar to trace the root system, and recorded a series of 24-hour soundtracks.
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