Marc Barreda studied biology and then switched to (glass) arts. these two worlds merge in his installations, in which Barreda examines natural phenomena - such as the 'breaking' of light. in outLINE, he presents a laboratory in which film and slide projectors, magnifying glasses and several peculiar shaped lenses are on display. Barreda made those lenses himself; most of them are filled with water. on the wall a stop motion series of light stains, flashes, auras, prisma effects, halos and shades is projected.

'my work attempts to physicalize the experience of the intangible: the drama of existence, the essence of memory, the captivating qualities of curiosity, and the invisible machinery of phenomena. through analogy or interaction i strive to create a bridge between science and sensitivity, between the mechanics of physical reality and the metaphysics of culture. i use the sciences. the simple poetry of physics can become a central point of a work or be used to clarify my ideas. i use a broad range of materials and processes; finding greatest expression and inspiration in the alchemy achieved from uniting the mind and the hand.'