Shadow Tuner
An animated image of the Earth rotates with its poles parallel to the ground. The Earth is illuminated with ground lights that cast shadows of passers-by, which alternate between 2 and 14 metres of height depending on how far the visitor is from the source of light. As shadows cover different cities, they automatically trigger live, local radio stations from those locations, thus creating a global polyphonic tuning device.
General info
Year of creation:
2023
Technique:
spherical LED display (1.25 mm pitch), depth cameras, 8 speakers, custom powdered coated stainless steel base, custom software, sound card, video controller, 2 computers and 4 amplifiers
Weight:
~160kg
Keywords:
Edition:
6 Editions, 1 AP
Collectors:
private collector
Treatment
Technique:
inflatable, projector, cameras, 4 or 8 speakers, custom software
Edition:
1 Edition, 1 AP
Exhibitions
- Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Caressing The Circle, bitforms gallery, New York City, New York, United States, 2024.
- Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Translation Island, Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2023 - 2024.
Bibliography
- ElMuhaisen, Enas . "أبوظبي تسْبح في الضوء.. بتجارب غير تقليدية." Emarat Alyoum, 24 Nov. 2023. 2023. (Websites)
- Khan, Ravail. "Public Installations Illuminate Abu Dhabi's Archipelagos for Inaugural Manar Exhibition." Design Boom, 9 Dec. 2023. Milan, Italy, 2023. (english) (Magazines)
- Vartanian, Hrag . "10 Art Shows to See in New York Right Now: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Caressing the Circle." Hyperallergic, 10 Sep. 2024. New York City, New York, United States, 2024. (english) (Websites)
Photo Library (click to expand)
2023 - Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
