High-speed photography is the goal of a group of students gathered in a ground floor laboratory inside the Barus and Holley building at Brown University. They are not scientists but artists, conducting an experiment as part of Engineering 0350: Art Fluid Engineering. The purpose of their work is to capture stunning imagery through high-speed photography of the different ways liquids can splash.
The students carefully note each impact and pattern, occasionally marveling at the results before adjusting the experiment for a more precise splash. Despite the scientific nature of the laboratory setting and the precision they appear to be aiming for, their true purpose is artistic.
By combining scientific inquiry with aesthetic appreciation, they are creating a visual representation of the beauty that can be found in the physical world. Through their experimentation and documentation, the students are expanding the boundaries of traditional engineering and bridging the gap between science and art.
