Polar
“Polar” is a circular display that converts a camera’s cartesian grid of photo sensors (XY) into a representation in polar coordinates (an angle and a distance). 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. The polar distortion produces an anamorphic representation of people in front of the work, with all of them sharing the same origin, like the arms of a clock.
General info
Spanish name:
Polar
Year of creation:
2018
Technique:
Custom-circular display, computer, camera, software in TouchDesigner
Dimensions:
50cm diameter, 10cm depth
Keywords:
Edition:
6 Editions, 1 AP
Exhibitions
- Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Caressing The Circle, bitforms gallery, New York City, New York, United States, 2024.
- 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
- Software: Stephan Schulz, David Robert
- Production: William Sutton
Photo Library (click to expand)
2019 - Antimodular Studio, Montréal, Canada
