Brion Gysin

Brion Gysin was a Canadian-born artist, writer, and visionary known for pioneering the cut-up technique—rearranging text to inspire new meanings—and exploring consciousness and perception. He collaborated with influential figures like William S. Burroughs, contributing to the Beat Generation's experimental literature. Gysin also invented the Dreamachine, a device designed to induce psychedelic-like states through flickering light, blending art and science. His work challenged conventional ways of thinking about language, art, and consciousness, leaving a lasting impact on experimental literature, media, and the study of altered states.