Clusters of circular forms emerge through layers of violet, lavender, and gold, resembling distant worlds suspended within a turbulent field. Displayed framed on a white wall.
Clusters of circular forms emerge through layers of violet, lavender, and gold, resembling distant worlds suspended within a turbulent field. Shown close up in a black frame.
Clusters of circular forms emerge through layers of violet, lavender, and gold, resembling distant worlds suspended within a turbulent field. Shown close up without a frame.
Clusters of circular forms emerge through layers of violet, lavender, and gold, resembling distant worlds suspended within a turbulent field. Displayed framed on a white wall.
Clusters of circular forms emerge through layers of violet, lavender, and gold, resembling distant worlds suspended within a turbulent field. Shown close up in a black frame.
Clusters of circular forms emerge through layers of violet, lavender, and gold, resembling distant worlds suspended within a turbulent field. Shown close up without a frame.

Anthropic Decay

$4,000.00

The anthropic principle developed from a central question in cosmology: why does the universe have conditions that allow observers like us to exist? During the twentieth century, physicists began noticing that many physical constants fall within ranges that permit stars, planets, complex chemistry, and life to develop. In the 1960s, physicist Robert H. Dicke argued that we necessarily observe the universe during an era capable of supporting observers, because we could not be here to observe it otherwise. Physicist Brandon Carter formally introduced the term “anthropic principle” in 1973, arguing that our existence as observers places limits on the kinds of cosmic conditions we can experience. The principle later became connected to debates about the multiverse.

Framing Note: Frames are selected by the artist and are included primarily to protect the artwork during handling and transit. Collectors are welcome to reframe the artwork after receipt according to their personal preference.

Material: Mixed Metals

Imperial
Piece: 20" × 30"
Frame: 24" × 34"
Weight: 7.88 lbs

Metric
Piece: 50.8 × 76.2 cm
Frame: 61 × 86.4 cm
Weight: 3.57 kg

The anthropic principle developed from a central question in cosmology: why does the universe have conditions that allow observers like us to exist? During the twentieth century, physicists began noticing that many physical constants fall within ranges that permit stars, planets, complex chemistry, and life to develop. In the 1960s, physicist Robert H. Dicke argued that we necessarily observe the universe during an era capable of supporting observers, because we could not be here to observe it otherwise. Physicist Brandon Carter formally introduced the term “anthropic principle” in 1973, arguing that our existence as observers places limits on the kinds of cosmic conditions we can experience. The principle later became connected to debates about the multiverse.

Framing Note: Frames are selected by the artist and are included primarily to protect the artwork during handling and transit. Collectors are welcome to reframe the artwork after receipt according to their personal preference.

Material: Mixed Metals

Imperial
Piece: 20" × 30"
Frame: 24" × 34"
Weight: 7.88 lbs

Metric
Piece: 50.8 × 76.2 cm
Frame: 61 × 86.4 cm
Weight: 3.57 kg