The Laser Harp

An interactive artwork celebrating the International Year of Light

Topic
Waves
Medium
Installation artwork
Developed By
The Sydney University Optics Student Chapter
Technology
Python, Unity
Developed With

Owen Brasier

Anitta Smith

Paul Nunes

Scott Brownless

Caitlin Fisher

Blair Morrison

Angus Hamilton

Role
Interaction Design, Development
Exhibited at
Vivid Sydney, 2015

The Laser Harp is a musical instrument which combines light, sound and interactive art.

When a note is triggered, it both plays a note and affects a projected scene. Each scene demonstrates some aspect of waves and their various forms.

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The Laser Harp installed at Walsh Bay during Vivid 2015
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