Instead of pulling objects along a simple straight line, Grier has begun to explore curves, loops and even knotted paths that cross themselves.

除了通过简单的直线光来拉动物体，格里尔已经开始探索用曲线，环线甚至是绳结那样相互穿过路径的光线来拉动物体。

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