Edition of 3, shown at Kunstraum Anakoluth
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Lichttürmchen, 2014
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a blink
shown 17th – 22nd of July 2014, at GOLD+BETON, Cologne
This exhibition explores the complexities of human perception, particularly how it contrasts with the way a camera captures light and color. It guides visitors from the spontaneous bursts of color in the front gallery to a meticulously choreographed light experience in the back, evoking an almost psychedelic vision. The aim is to encourage reflection on individual perception within unique settings, inviting viewers to engage with the interplay of light and the intricacies of visual experience.
RGBlaster (2008-2014)
This installation consists of three strobe lights filtered in red, green, and blue, operating at the slowest flash rate. Due to slight manufacturing variations, the lights occasionally synchronize, resulting in a dynamic display of colored and white light. This work highlights the randomness of color perception and its impact on the viewer’s experience.
RGBlaster 2 (2014)
Utilizing RGB LEDs and translucent white foil, this piece presents the three primary colors in a sequential manner. As the speed of the transitions varies, the colors merge into white light, creating optical illusions and patterns that engage human perception. This installation invites contemplation on the fluidity of color and visual interpretation.
A Blink (2014)
Discreetly located in the restroom, this installation features modified fluorescent lights controlled by a microprocessor that generates random delays mimicking the human blink rate. The lights flicker off for a brief moment (1/50 of a second), resulting in an ephemeral experience that may go unnoticed by some. This piece serves as a reminder of the fleeting moments that influence perception.
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massive copyright infringement (for pink noise salon)
with misha rabinovich. shown at pink noise salon, flux factory 2014
a number of random youtube clips (first 15 seconds each) is played back, 9 clips simultaneous, with the audio mix fed into a spectrum analyzer. in result, the analyzer shows the characteristics of pink noise
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dancing tree
The Palm Tree is triggered by a motion sensor, which lights up the LED powered tree as soon as someone moves in front of the piece. Continuous triggering (dancing, jumping, waving..) will soon start an animation: first in brightness of the tree, then the “disco mode” will engage. When interaction stops, or someone just passed by, the tree goes back to the dimmer state.
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Kosmetischer Eingriff
Light Intervention in all four elevators at Mannesmann Building, DüsseldorfKosmetisch – translates into cosmetic, it is referring to the range of filters being used to alter the light in the elevators. These color gels in different shades make nice skintones, except for the green one. For the installation, two elevators have been changed to a greenish color (on the north side of the building), two have been changed to a warm red tone (on the south side).
Eingriff – this german word translates both into intervention and surgery. Not given this context, people might expect to see something related to cosmetic surgery.
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Massive Copyright Infringement
Random Video Collage based on Youtube Footage
A computer script generates random youTube IDs, those cryptic, unique strings which identify each video on youTube. Most of them don’t lead to content, some of them do- these videos are rendered into a collage of up to eight clips playing simultaneous.
part of “Shortcuts” Screening,
January 14th through 19th, starting after dusk
Hallmackenreuther, Brüsseler Platz 9, Köln -
Einstein Rosen Brücke
Einstein Rosen Brücke, with M. Schmitt
shown at kitev, OberhausenBased on found footage video from a outdoor model train track in Arizona, a connection between the location and time of the recording, and the exhibiton space, is created. When the train inside the video goes into a tunnel, the screen goes black, and a train suddenly appears in the exhibition space.
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Randomly Flipped Switches
Light Installation for “Interference:Coexistence”, a show by the Center for Holographics Arts, NYC
In the bustling plaza, where a cacophony of lights competes for attention amidst the chaos of urban life, my light installation emerges as a beacon of minimalism and intrigue. Suspended vertically in the windows above the entrance, fluorescent tubes flicker in a rhythmic dance, inviting passersby to pause and ponder their presence.
At the heart of this installation lies a custom-built microcontroller, programmed with self-written software that transforms static noise into a source of randomness. An analog input, connected to a makeshift antenna, captures the ambient static, generating truly random numbers that dictate the behavior of the lights. This simple yet effective logic inverts the state of the tubes, creating a mesmerizing interplay of illumination and darkness.
As viewers navigate the plaza—many of whom are commuters emerging from the elevated subway train—this installation serves as a cryptic enigma. It stands apart from the surrounding chaos, prompting questions and curiosity: “What is this?” The work acts as a teaser for the venue, hinting at the deeper themes explored within the exhibition while remaining distinct in its execution.
This piece is part of a broader exploration of light controlled by random signals, reflecting my fascination with the intersection of technology and art. The experience of creating this installation was immensely rewarding, as it allowed me to distill complex ideas into a simple yet thought-provoking visual statement. Through this work, I invite viewers to contemplate the nature of randomness and the beauty of minimalism in a world often overwhelmed by noise.
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the solar turntable
For the Destination Moon Festival for solar-based Art and Music, a solar powered turntable had been built. While the sun provided energy to run the machine, records were played on the street in front of the festival. This lead to interaction not only with visitors to the festival, but people from the street which were passing by the artwork.
The work was mentioned in the wall street journal online here. update: behind paywall :(
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Holograms for Aliens to land on
Group show organized by Julia Scher and Martina Mrongovious
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3DCapsicum Show at Gallery 286, London
Boom!, Stereogram and Firecracker, 2012
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Group Show of Amy Rush, Julius Schmiedel and Guillermo F. Heinze
Holograms, Peppers Ghost Installation, Holographic Performance
GALLERY 286 286 EARL’S COURT ROAD LONDON SW5 9AS
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South Congregational Church 16,11
South Congregational Church 16,11
Lightinstallation at Residency Unlimited, New York, 2012
The space was transformed through the usage of colored light. As the former church offers numerous fixtures to light both floor and ceiling, coloured bulbs were installed, replacing the regular white. The space mostly stayed „as-is“, just a bit more empty than usual. The lower floor was cleared out, and upstairs everything had been hidden in the office rooms. Half of the audience walked in from the street, as the front door was open. Neighbours who knew the building for years were surprised to see it in a new light.
