Visualising the Ephemeral

Abstract This essay investigates breath as a fundamental unit of exchange between people and their environment shown in two collections Jayne Wilton’s work. The first is series technologically empowered portrayals the using innovative scientific techniques to translate universal breathing gestures (the sigh, laugh, gasp) into images objects which allow viewers re-experience often-overlooked visual forms. second, created through participatory workshops with patients staff London hospital, explores visualisation highlight ways meeting visually can enhance awareness help articulate experience breathlessness. As context background for this work also discusses range depictions art from Cueva de las manos ( ca . 7300 BCE) Philippe Rahm’s ‘Pulmonary Space’ (2009).