Magnetized Liquid + Water Colors = Macro Abstract Art

After discovering the wondrous interaction of magnets upon ferrofluids and seeing the micro-sculptures created by Sachiko Kodma, the swiss photographer Fabian Oefner began to experiment with the medium himself.  Adding water color via a surgical syringe to a bubble of magnetized ferrofluid, Oefner creates extraordinary bubbles of complexly cordoned color. 

MORE FERROFLUID MAGIC TO COME!

To see a short video segment documenting Oefner’s process click HERE!

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