THE LAST RAYS OF THE SUN
Immediate lockdown, contact restrictions, and isolation brought us to a point where we have never been before. All that is left for us is technology and a high-speed internet connection. For the first time, our fast-paced society looked back and started appreciating what we miss most – nature. The feeling of warm sunlight on our faces has become rare these days. Not everyone has a garden, rooftop, or balcony. Sad to say, sun exposure has become a privilege. Yet, all life forms depend on it: it influences our circadian rhythm, immune system, and mood. It gives us warmth and light when we need it most.
That’s why I decided to bring the sun into my home. A disc slides up and down to represent the sun cycle. It is linked to the real-time height of the sun.
The pandemic is not over, but I still believe there is a bright future afterward, even if it is digital.
MATERIALS – Acrylic glass, LEDs, transparent filament, Arduino, motor, 5 pulleys, G12 belt, threaded rod, wood.
University of Arts Berlin, 2020
New Media Class
Expanding Spaces
newmedia.udk-berlin.de