Polar
“Polar” is a piece that converts a camera’s cartesian grid of photo sensors (XY) into a representation in polar coordinates (r and phi). The piece has a radar-like rotation mapped to the baseline of the live camera to add an element of time, emphasized by a quiet ticking sound. Finally, the piece is constantly zooming into areas of activity detected by an optical flow algorithm.
General info
Spanish name:
Polar
Year of creation:
2018
Technique:
Custom generative software, custom screen, LED, embedded computer, camera
Dimensions:
19.7 in / 50 cm, diameter
4 in / 10 cm, depth
4 in / 10 cm, depth
Keywords:
Edition:
12 Editions, 2 AP
Exhibitions
- Armory Show, bitforms gallery, New York City, New York, United States, 2024.
- Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Cercanía, Arsenal Art Contemporain, Montréal, Québec, Canada, 2020.
- Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Flujo Óptico, Galería Max Estrella, Madrid, Spain, 2019.
- Untitled Art Fair, Galería Max Estrella, Miami, Florida, United States, 2018.
Credits
- Programming: Stephan Schulz, Hugo Daoust
Photo Library (click to expand)
2019 - Antimodular Studio, Montréal, Canada
