Charles Brooks Photographs the Interiors of Musical and Scientific Instruments

A Synchrotron is one of several types of particle accelerators, speeding up electrons, protons, and various other subatomic particles along a cyclical path. The powerful machine serves as a circular speedway with a synchronized magnetic field, emitting high energy X-rays that allow researchers to render details at atomic and molecular levels—all of which would be impossible to view with more ordinary scientific tools and techniques.

This formidable concept of capturing the unseen lies at the core of Charles Brooks’ work, as he photographs the small but vast interiors of musical—and most recently scientific—instruments.

the interior of a Geminhardt Elkhardt Alto Flute
“Geminhardt Elkhardt Alto Flute”

Continuing his Architecture in Music series, one of the photographer’s latest highlights has been working with a 1717 Stradivarius violin. Describing the stringed subject as one of the most extraordinary instruments he’s captured so far, he shares, “it was a rare opportunity, and photographing it was both an honor and one of the most nerve-wracking shoots I’ve undertaken.”

The photographer’s recent exploration of the Australian Synchrotron may foreshadow an exciting shift into a new realm of instruments. In the meantime, you can find more on Brooks’ website and Instagram.

the interior of a 1717 Stradivarius violin
“1717 Stradivarius Violin”
the interior of a Larilee Elkhart Oboe
“Larilee Elkhart Oboe”
the interior of a 1770 Chappuy Violin
“1770 Chappuy Violin”
an artist at work in a studio with a photography setup

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