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In this technically futuristic-seeming cabin, the user has the possibility of temporarily changing their consciousness. As soon as one opens the door und put their head in the opening in the opaque light dome - which is the only way one can stand upright in the cabin - a process of perception begins, described by James Turrell as 'behind-the eyes-seeing': with the help of controls at hip level, the colour intensity, the degree of colour mix, a well as the frequency of the stroboscope can be regulated. The dome covers the viewer's field of vision so that eyes are unable to focus on any boundaries, surfaces or forms. The unusual feeling of staring into emptiness is created, a sense not usually experienced by the user, and one which tests the implicitness of ones own perception. The experience in the cabin is individual to each viewer as every person's awareness of colours and their personal associations to them are different. The series 'Perceptual Cells' began in 1991 and is divided into the sub-groups 'Operating Rooms' and 'Telephone Booths', to which 'Paluka' belongs. The first experiments with the 'Cells' date back to 1968 when James Turrell and the artist Richard Irwin worked together on the 'Art & Technology Programme' (1967-71), looking at the effect of light on human perception. The interdisciplinary project organised by the University of California and the Los Angeles County Museum made possible the creative and experimental collaboration of artists and scientists. Recommended viewing time: 10 min. 260 x 150 x 150 cm Perceptual cell: painted panel, dome made from opaque fibreglass, striplights, stroboscope 260 x 150 x 150 cm 1992