Optical suspension of filaments and laser lights play a huge role in the perception of Dan Corson’s exhibit, “Coherence: An Immersive Laser Installation.”

Those who go to the exhibit will each view the exhibit differently, depending on which angle it is viewed from.

The exhibit will be on display in Morrill Hall on Thursday. 

The Christian Petersen Art Museum underwent a total transformation in preparation for Corson’s exhibit. The room previously used a lot of light and open space for the artwork on display. Now, the room is dark and closed with false ceilings, mirrors on the floor and blackened walls.

“This is the first time that [the Christian Petersen Art Museum] had an installation,” said Nancy Gebhart, curator of the exhibit. “It was designed specifically with the space in mind so it was really memorable.”

Many precautions have to be taken for the lasers and the other elements of the exhibit. Since there are mirrors on the floor and lasers cannot be played with, attendees are asked to wear booties when viewing the exhibit.

“[The exhibit is] individual, unusual and the artwork uses humble material,” Corson said.

There is a another room that features water vessels, which accompanies the mirrored floors. The first room uses lasers, mirrors and suspended filaments, but the second room utilizes water vessels and fluorine dye, instead of mirrors, to retain laser patterns in the water. 

“Depending on the way they [filaments] are suspended will radically change the perspective. It’s really hard to describe. You would have to see it for yourself but if I had to describe it, I would say it’s really remarkable and special,” Corson said. “The experience of the piece is magical when you’re there by yourself or with a small group. If it’s really crowded come back and experience it.”

Corson has been working with laser installations for more than 10 years and has worked in more controlled environments, such as galleries and indoor spaces, as well as outdoors and spaces that are not as controlled.

Corson’s artwork and installation has also been displayed in places such as Seattle, Washington, Prague, Czech Republic and Portland, Ore.

Corson will explain how the technology and science are combined with the art of his exhibit during a lecture at 7 p.m., which will be followed by the opening of the exhibit. The exhibit will be displayed until May 2015.