Artificial Bioluminescence

In my following photo series, I wanted to use light sources that were different from what I am used to using. I looked for a natural environment where I could introduce the characteristics of bioluminescence. 

The phenomenon exists in nature and is the production and emission of light by a living organism. It occurs in fireflies, jellyfish, certain fungi, fish and bacteria. To perfectly reproduce the phenomenon in an environment where it would not naturally exist, I made several attempts to paint plants and light the surroundings. In my first attempt, I used phosphorescent acrylic paint on the plants. At first, this did not show the results I wanted to achieve. Therefore, in my second attempt, I used various techniques: spraying phosphorescent pigments on plants, but I still did not manage to achieve the desired effect. After several ineffective attempts, I arrived at the final solution. I applied white primer paint and then phosphorescent paint on plants. However, I wanted to capture more striking pictures, so I then used spray paint. 

Regarding the surroundings, using a flashlight and other light sources did not prove to be efficient for revealing too much or too little. Ultimately, I used LED lights and light brush effects which proved successful in introducing the phenomenon of bioluminescence in such an environment where it would not normally and naturally occur.