Black Holes

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Please look at the three short ~20 second videos above before you read. Just cursor up. 

You can find scientific articles about black holes. Please do! This series presents my artist's insight that a black hole is like an inverted retina. Instead of capturing images for processing by a brain, the black hole at the center of a galaxy is actually a dimensional projector of the local, evolving galaxy.

For example, what is projected-generated by our own black hole/s is our 3-D galaxy (including solar systems, us, subatomic particles, and all we perceive and experience) based on the specific dimension of the black hole (white in my art). In our case, 3-D dimension is manifested in real, measurable, space-time-distance in length, width, height (black in my art) and perceptible matter-energy-light-irradiance-waves-particles (rainbow colors in my art). Like an inversion of the retina, the black hole's information processing is projected outside; within our own 3-D dimensional boundaries we exist, learn, process, retrieve, and store information, changing over time in context. 

To summarize, the colors in my Black Hole series symbolize concepts:

• Black = space, time, distance, length. width, height, and dark matter; 
• Rainbow colors = light, electromagnetic spectrum, waves, particles, matter; 
• White = the underlying dimension of the black hole that is projected. Ex. 3-D us and our perceptible and perceiving 3-D galaxy.

I hypothesize that a galaxy's dimensions are generated locally by the black hole's own dimension (read: mathematical dimension) that exists along a spectrum of all possible n-dimensions at all possible scales. Each galaxy, including ours, could be uniquely derived from its black hole's place on a spectrum of projective dimensionality. The black hole's mathematical dimension projects locally the corresponding galaxy-phenomenological extension. Thus, a black hole's mathematical dimension should be able to be identified by the dimensions of its resulting local projection (ex. galaxy, us, particles) and classified along a spectrum of all possible mathematical dimensions, whether perceptible physically by us in 3-D, partly perceptible, or not. More explanation is below the videos.

I'm putting this out into the web in case it might be useful or inspire some physicist or mathematician to think sideways (feel free to use my writing, images, or rough videos BY-NC-ND). :-) 

I celebrate the projective existence of black holes with this series. Black holes are like the inverted retina of each galaxy (projecting us in 3-D!). There are some aspects of the natural world that demand recognition simply for their own presence. I love and respect the earth we share with other organisms. I'm thankful for the light of the sun that provides energy and our solar system that spins around our galactic center, a huge black hole. I admit I was surprised to wake up and embrace the challenge of trying to communicate info about black holes today, but as an artist I want to be true to my inspiration. 

If you want to talk about the black hole insights I had and the resulting images, animations, and writing I created, please contact me at jen@jenseron.com. If you credit me you are free to use my images and rough videos non-commercially and no derivatives (BY-NC-ND).

This series presents my artist's insight that a black hole is like an inverse retina. Instead of capturing images for processing by a brain, the black hole at the center of a galaxy is actually a dimensional  projector (with specific focus or foci) spitting out a galaxy of n-dimensions. In our case, our black hole is generating 3-D space/dark matter and matter/energy. The black hole in our center is like an eye through which specific dimensions pass (along a spectrum of dimensions) and are projected, like our galaxy and us.

We are real, not holographs. 

• Dimension: The color white in my art symbolizes the specific dimension projected by what we call a black hole. Dimension is the framework that underlies and is manifested in each galaxy or local projection, including us in our 3-D galaxy. 
• Matter-Energy: That we exist within 3 dimensions is measurable, unlike Michelson-Morley's aether. The matter and energy (wavelengths, particles) we are composed of is real, symbolized in my art by rainbow colors.
• Space: The color black in my art symbolizes the real, measurable 3-D space-time-distance-length-width-height-dark matter we are embedded in. 
• Projected Being changing Over Time As Recycled By-Product: Dimension within a galaxy and local area is the projected by-product (maybe waste or an info storage system) of a black hole and local smaller-scale black holes with n-dimensions.

Black is beautiful! Like the retina upon which the images are projected space appears black. But unlike the retina, the black hole inverts its own dimension (white) into space-time-distance (black) and matter-energy (rainbow color in my images). 

My insight was that a galaxy's dimensions are projected-generated locally by a black hole's own dimension that exists along a spectrum of all possible n-dimensions at all possible scales. If valid, then we can explain our own galaxy, 3-D existence, and other perceptible 3-D projections via our black holes. To begin we might explore or research outlier black holes, weird galaxies, pockets where expected physical laws don't seem to apply, black hole context and interaction, explain size/shape/type of galaxy or local projection based on focal distance or foci of black hole, and engage with math folks who love to study mathematical dimensions!

Below are a few ideas that might help validate that are limited by my incredible ignorance but might contain kernels of insight you can use. Please don't let my lack of math-physics language detract from any useful ideas. 

1. Expected and Outlier black holes? Each galaxy could be derived from its black hole's place on a spectrum of projective dimensionality (white color in my art) via the projection. In our case, space-time-distance-dark matter-length-width-height (black in my art) and matter-energy (rainbow color in my art). 

Maybe a way to validate 1. would be to identify both expected black holes and black holes that might be dimensional outliers on the fringes of our own 3-D dimensional horizon? For example if a black hole has qualities that do not make sense. Catalog the gradation and types of nonsense and we can begin to classify dimensions as we would species of animals prior to understanding DNA.

2. Expected and Weird galaxies? Since there are a spectrum of dimensions, maybe we only perceive the galaxies that are along the same part of the dimensional spectrum as our own. We might perceive other dimensions close to ours on this spectrum but they might seem incomplete or not fully what we expect. So, in another galaxy the dimension might be slightly (or greatly) different. Likely we only perceive those galaxies or local projections with similar dimension to our own 3-D. Others dimensional projections nearby along the dimensional spectrum might seem incomplete or odd. It is likely that we would find less consistency at the edges of our dimensional horizon.

Maybe a way to validate 2. would be to identify both expected galaxies-space-matter/energy as compared with weird galaxy projections that have characteristics that do not make sense. Compile a list of all weird galaxies that do not seem to be following our 3-D galaxy rules, catalog the gradation and types of inconsistencies and their relative location, community, and ecosystem to begin to classify projected galaxies by gross observation as we would living things on earth prior to DNA.  

3. Expected and Unexpected Physical Laws dimension-based? Also, the assumption that what we perceive as universal physical laws will hold up in other galaxies with increasingly different dimensional projectors (black holes) seems increasingly doubtful as you get further away from what we consider normal on the spectrum of possible dimensions. Thinking the entire outside is just like us might be like not having theory of mind in regard to the variation along a spectrum of alternate dimensions. We living in 3-D might be like a pocket park in the midst of a crowded, overbuilt city.

Maybe a way to validate 3. would be to check for areas of space, black holes, galaxies, or local areas near a black hole of any size or scale that do not adhere to expectations of our 3-D physical laws. Compile a list of anomalies, synthesize and sort by type, location, proximity to black hole (or other perturbation), scale, size, relative disruption, unique qualities. Begin to classify anomalies where our 3-D physical laws break down and whether there is a dimensional rift or pockets where another set of physical laws exist or marginally overlap ours.

4. Ecosystems, Communities, Interactions? Maybe like an ecosystem the type of black hole that emerges or evolves in a specific place is related to the environmental conditions, resources, scale, etc. Maybe local communities form in relation to not only the central black hole but also to smaller-scale local black holes at various scales that overlap and warp the dimensional fabric. The universe as we know it is filled with overlapping dimensions manifested or defined by black holes of various sizes and scales, each its own little dimensional generator, projector, and/or funnel for recycling matter-energy (color in my art) and space (black in m art). For example, lived-dimensional projections at all scales emerge and are projected from the black holes-like our galaxy and us here, now, living in 3-D.

Maybe a way to validate 4. is to identify, map, and analyze where black holes at all scales exist (including any anomalous black holes with special designation). Use the map to determine the scale or presence of local projections (start with large scale and work down) or warping of space-time-distance in 3-D and if there are any significant interaction within or among communities of black holes or galaxies. Work with biologists on this. 

5. Influence of focal point or foci? Mathematical underpinning defines and is defined by each black hole or focus/foci along a spectrum of all possible dimensions that can manifest in a given ecosystem or local environment. A consistent mathematical analysis or algorithm underlies and formats each galaxy or local space (in ours, 3-D dimension). It feels like a black hole's dimension might be defined by focal points or foci. 

Maybe a way to validate 5. is to consider if a black hole has focal points or foci that define the shape of the resulting projection. 

6. Mathematical Dimension Theory Engagement? Lastly, I got the idea that a mathematical approach comparing expected dimensions with actual physics and observation along curved, elliptic, hyperbolic, parabolic, stretched, compressed, contorted space might be interesting. Since math seems to be the basis of dimension maybe math folks could take the lead or at least be part of the team. I have no idea how to validate the math.

We are truly colorful 3-D matter and energy/photons-waves-irradiance-light--we are not holograms or shadows on the wall of a cave. What is projected is real-life matter/energy (color) along with distance/space-time (black) in the context of each dimension. 

Questions.

Beyond the insight that black holes project like an inverted retina and related insights, I am curious. 

Imagine observations that don't make sense to us might be caused by massive to tiny black holes at different scales or in different dimensions? How could we recognize and ID signs of dimensional disruption? What we consider at our scale "little" black holes are huge black holes in their own scale. Maybe the "little" black holes in a galaxy are like funnels or drains for the big black hole in the same dimension in the center.  And/or maybe the little black holes in a galaxy are like sensors, part of local dimensional nerve centers. Maybe little black holes act like responsive limbs for the huge black hole in the center? Maybe the little black holes in a galaxy or across the universe are like counterweights stabilizing each dimension's collectively projected space-time and they pop into and out of existence or appear to us to move as they are generated when there is a dimensional instability or a where a break or dimensional overlap is forming. Like platelets piling up at the site of a wound. Maybe math and physics folks would benefit from creating a Dimensional Hypothesis in conjunction with microbiologists, neuroscientists, ecophysiologists, and community biologists maybe? Scale? Super massive black holes in galaxy centers vs. tiny ones? Merging galaxies? Multiple black holes? Moving black holes? Dimensional Theory? Does algebraic Dimension Theory relate to this? What do you think? What evidence do scientists have? 

Is this art or these insights of any use at all right now? If so, let's talk! Contact me at jen@jenseron.com

Note: I have exposure to second-hand math and attended enough Simons Foundation, CUNY, NYU, Columbia, UMICH, and UIUC lectures to feed my artistic imagination for years. I hope you are inspired by my art, even if nothing else here is of value. Take a look at my silly Emergent Overlap series from last week. Thanks for reading this far! Best wishes to you in your own work and life!