Autophagy means “self-devouring” and is a process when cells actively break down and recycle components of themselves for new purposes. This is important not just for our understanding of biology, but for our bodies in general. Autophagy is also one of the most studied topics within cancer treatment research.
For the research on autophagy in yeast, Japanese scientist Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for “his discoveries of the mechanisms for autophagy”.
The students have created an audiovisual installation inspired by the process of autophagy. Using generative micro sounds and textures, the installation invites the audience to a careful listen of the processes that normally remain unheard and unseen.
Nobel Week Lights
Lighting up Stockholm during the darkest time of the year, Nobel Week Lights is an outdoor light art festival accessible for everyone.
Jönköping University and The Royal College of Music
This artwork is a collaboration between students from the Light Design programme at Jönköping University’s school of engineering and students from the Royal College of Music.
Students from Jönköping University:
Alaa Al-Faris, Rebecka Azizova, Philip Borgnes, Oscar Grendel. Jennifer Larsson, Johanna Nordin Hellman, Emelie Österberg, Alwa Pettersson, Nora Rosendahl and Yaman Zaidan.
Students from The Royal College of Music:
Adam Fored, Wilma Hultén, Assar Tallinger, Nora Pollak and Vilmar Jansson.
Nobel Week Lights
Art lighting up Stockholm
Read about Nobel Week Lights, a free light art festival taking place in Stockholm during the darkest time of the year.