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This is an interactive installation which is made basically of straws and light. The straws are held by two layers of chickenwire. People can interact with both sides just by pushing the straws. To view the video click on the following image:
The light takes an important part. Two light sources enlighten from the opposite sides. I imagine an interactive enviroment like a igloo or a labyrinth made in this way.
DESCRIPTION
This is an interactive installation which is made basically of straws and light. The straws are held by two layers of chickenwire. People can interact with both sides just by pushing the straws. Not only, the light takes an important part. Two light sources enlighten from the opposite sides. The light seeps through the emptiness of the straws. It reflects on the plastic surface but also penetrates through the transparent surface of some straws.
EXPERIENCE
The interaction is really simple and immidiately understandable. By pushing, the spectator can feel like immersing into it. Someone reactes very gently, others push very strongly and want try what can happen. By moving, people can explore the different play of light; like a kaleidoscope. By staying between the light and the straws the shadows change the shade of the colour and create new silhouettes. It will be noticed by the other player on the opposite side and it will affect his perception.
CHILDREN-TEST
While I was working on the prototype at my university a lots of people passed by and was very intrigued by it. Walking on the street everybody was watching at me and amount of passer-by got confidence and showed their approval (it works better than sexy clothes, because in this case women and children are attracted too). That evening I was bringing it at home, but some classmate and me decided to have a drink. I placed it on a table. I noticed people get closer and start either ask questions about it or start to play with. I have never imagined such success, I was really astonished. After a while I didn’t care anymore about it. After that, we noticed two young girls playing with it. They were very relaxed and they understood perfectly how to play with it. Children get confidence and without a permission or an explanation, they started to play with it. In that moment I felt satisfied. It works!
Questo/a opera รจ pubblicato sotto una Licenza Creative Commons.