Pulse Spiral
"Pulse Spiral" is a three-dimensional spiral paraboloid made up of 400 lightbulbs arranged according to Fermat's equations, ー an efficient spatial distribution along a surface which is found in plant phyllotaxis (arrangement of leaves and cells in roots for example). The piece records and responds to the heart rate of participants who hold a sensor underneath. Commissioned for the opening of the Center for Contemporary Culture in Moscow in the constructivist Bakhmetevsky Bus Garage, the piece is inspired by engineer Vladimir Shukov who worked with Melnikov on this emblematic building from 1926-28.
General info
Spanish name:
Espiral de Corazonadas
Year of creation:
2008
300 bulbs versions
400 bulbs version
Technique:
Heart rate sensor, computer, DMX controller, custom software, dimmer rack, 400 lightbulbs, generator
Dimensions:
7 m tall and 4 m diameter
Edition:
1 Edition, 1 AP
Collectors:
Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal and private collector
Exhibitions
- Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Presencia Inestable, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey, Monterrey, México, 2019 - 2020.
- Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Présence instable, Musée d'Art Contemporain de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada, 2018.
- Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Pulse Spiral, Exploratorium, San Francisco, California, United States, 2014.
- Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: X no es la nueva Y, Galería OMR, Mexico City, México, 2012.
- Pulse Spiral, Pei Ling Chan Gallery, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia, United States, 2011.
- Pulse Show, Beall Center, University of California, Irvine, California, United States, 2010 - 2011.
- Transition States, Haunch of Venison, New York City, New York, United States, 2009.
- Pulse Spiral, Center for Contemporary Culture - Melnikov Garash, Moscow, Russia, 2008.
Credits
- Programming: Conroy Badger
- Production Assistance: Pierre Fournier, David Lemieux, Natalie Bouchard, Boris Dempsey, Stephan Schulz
- Executive Production: Dasha Zhukova, Haunch of Venison
- CCC production: Marina Barber and Lena Evstafieva
- Staging: Stage Performance Group
- Commissioned by: Center for Contemporary Culture, Moscow
Bibliography
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- Gimonnet, Bénédicte. "'Pulse Corniche' seeing through light." Madame Magazine, 1 Jan. 2015. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2015. (Magazines)
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Walder, Paul. "Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: fragmentos de un código fuente. Rafael Lozano Hemmer: fragments of a source code." Art.es, 2012. Spain. (english and español) (Magazines)
Photo Library (click to expand)
2009 - Haunch of Venison, New York City, New York, United States
2008 - Center for Contemporary Culture, Melnikov Garash, Moscow, Russia.
