Honami [2022] - Modelling the dynamics of wind.
Photo credit: Sandra Ciampone
Ten large dials move back and forth with varying amplitude. The oscillating patterns of each dial occur sequentially, always slightly offset in time. This piece draws on the phenomenon that emerges across a windblown field of grass; each blade feels the force of the wind at a unique moment, creating a visible wave across the field. Here, each of the ten dials act as a blade of grass, exhibiting the same repeating paths of motion to create ordered and gentle natural patterns across the space.
Photo/video credit: Sandra Ciampone
Method
The ten moving dials are connected by a custom electronic system that models spring mechanics, enabling each unit to "push" its neighbour without making physical contact.