Proximity: At the Edge of Divergence

A macro photograph showing a dense horizontal band of intricate, fern-like mineral growths in shades of burnt orange and reddish-brown. These dendritic structures grow vertically toward each other from two parallel white borders, set against a speckled, pale teal-blue background.

Label: Proximity: At the Edge of Divergence
Artist: Lara Haroun
Description: The chemical reaction of copper with silver nitrate yields intricate depositions known as fractals. The dynamics of their growth as well as the purity of the copper lead to the creation of colorful macroscopic patterns. Proximity is a piece that depicts the electrochemical reaction driven to completion where the fractals are still unable to overlap but are on the edge of divergence!
Type: Camera
Artist Affiliation: Graduate Student
Department: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Area of Research: Physical Chemistry
Research Group Site: Steinbock Group
Date: 2023