Emergence Magazine Podcast Making the Invisible Visible – A Conversation with Ersin Han Ersin
Sep 23, 2025
Ersin Han Ersin, creative director of Marshmallow Laser Feast, merges science and art to unveil ecological ties. He discusses how imagination can illuminate the invisible connections between humans and nature. Ersin highlights their work in Colombia, using technology like LiDAR to explore a Caponuri tree's life. He emphasizes the emotional aspect of art, fostering empathy and shared experiences. Through immersive installations, he encourages a deeper connection with other species, inviting awe and urgency in caring for our environment.
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Art Visualizes Science's Invisible Ideas
- Scientific imagination translates unseen phenomena into relatable images that guide understanding.
- Ersin argues artists can visualize theories long before instruments confirm them, expanding perception.
Embodied Senses From 'In The Eyes Of The Animal'
- Marshmallow Laser Feast's early project let participants embody a mosquito, dragonfly, frog and owl to shift perception.
- Ersin says that disembodying human perception helped viewers later relate differently to real animals.
Field Trip To The Amazon Before Lockdown
- In January 2020 Ersin spent three weeks in the Colombian Amazon scanning trees and recording sound right before global lockdown.
- He describes being overwhelmed by the forest's density and complexity and how that shaped the project's urgency.
