Looking Outward

The blog would not let me insert media so i apologize for this boring post.

DRoPS

“Organically shaped illuminated objects are deployed in the darker, rather dodgy corners of the city. Left alone, the objects calmly breathe light. As people approach a DRoP, the DRoPbecomes nervous, speeding up its luminous breath to a state of hyperventilation.”  I believe that this project is a failure because it claims to play with the safety of urban areas, however, it provides no real safety.  One way it could be improved is if it contained cameras that monitored urban activities or if a call box was imbedded in it that was a direct line to public safety officials.  However, it is simply a spastic light that adds paranoia to already spooked pedestrians.

 

ToDo by Chris Eckert

“A sculpture  that frenetically writes an endless to-do list. It’s a numerically controlled art machine that randomly merges various elements from my life – names, places, etc. – into an insurmountable pile of chores. It is controlled by an Arduino Uno.”  I believe this is the most successful because it combines the physical aesthetic of the past wight he technology of the future.  It is a reminder of the past because of the choice of typography and the cold metal mechanics.  This allows this piece to become timeless, thus, keeping the viewers unrestricted from the concept of frantic time management.

Foto Trigger Experiment

“The basic approach is of course simple. There will be a water balloon wrapped around the model. Then he will focus his camera. The light will be switched off. Once the light is off he will trigger his camera. Then the balloon will be poked from behind the model.” “As soon as some water is between the needles some small current will flow. This will decrease the voltage at the analog pin which will then trigger the flash. ”  I really enjoy this idea of the project because it has great potential in creating interesting images in the fashion industry.  Based on this “blog post” it appears that this artist went through a heavy process in order to discover the best way to trigger this flash.  It is successful in that it was able to capture the shaped water clearly.  However, it can be improved as a photograph immensely.  The composition, lighting, makeup, model, and the intricacy of the water balloon could all be improved to make the final images more visually intriguing.