exercise machine

For the performance exercise machine I am wearing a white jogging suit with five motion-sensors attached. My movements are translated in to the rotating movements of five fluorescent light tubes. Each sensor is responsible for one motor.
These tubes are mounted on to posts of street signs and become parasites which re-appropriate public space.
The small movements that my body makes (by walking up and down a street) are amplified in size and visibility.
With this project I try to explore the alternative uses public space offer us. By altering and personalizing the use of those spaces I think it is possible to uncover the potential and meaning of public space better.
I hope this spectacle of movements, light and technology will do exactly that.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• performance
• art
• documentation
• light
• street
• public
• space
• motors

[ailbheocon]

hey, can u explain a bit? im trying to make an art piece at the moment which would need to incorporate motion detectors which in turn i will need to activate the motion of a separate object, motors and technology is not my forte and im having a little trouble finding out how to achieve this, any recommendations you have would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.