Image: Michael Douglass, Azure Synapses (detail), 2024, digital art print, 50x40cm. Image courtesy of artist
Fractal Forrest: The Electron Trees of Radiation Therapy
Michael Douglass
30 August – 27 November 2024
Associate Professor Michael Douglass, a clinical medical physicist, researcher, and scientific artist, presented ‘Fractal Forrest: The Electron Trees of Radiation Therapy’. With extensive experience in radiation oncology and a dual role as a practicing physicist and Associate Professor, Michael’s work bridges frontline cancer treatment and academic research. The exhibition showcased mesmerising Lichtenberg figures, intricate, tree-like patterns created by radiation beams in perspex blocks, offering a glimpse into the physics of radiation therapy.
‘Fractal Forrest’ invited viewers to explore the intersection of clinical practice, research, artistic expression, and healing. It aimed to spark curiosity, foster dialogue about medical innovations, and provide a new perspective on cancer-fighting technologies. More than an exhibition, it was a celebration of the unexpected beauty in life-saving technologies, offering insight into the world of a clinician-scientist-artist. Michael is driven to demystify radiation therapy and enhance oncology research through art, fostering hope and creativity.
Michael Douglass, 'Emerald Surge' (detail), 2024. Image courtesy of artist
Michael Douglass, 'Ember Dentrites' (detail), 2024. Image courtesy the artist.
Michael Douglass, 'Fuchsia Fusion' (detail), 2024. Image courtesy the artist.
Michael Douglass, 'Emerald Surge' (detail), 2024. Image courtesy of artist
Michael Douglass, 'Ember Dentrites' (detail), 2024. Image courtesy the artist.
Michael Douglass, 'Fuchsia Fusion' (detail), 2024. Image courtesy the artist.
