Tom Shannon – Aeros Grande (2003)

This sculpture levitates an object in a magnetic field, held in position by a single string.

Incorporating physical phenomenon into artwork is especially attractive to me. It’s a way of experiencing nature’s invisible aspects in a way that is both otherworldly and undeniably present. The use of stainless steel sort of removes any identity from the piece itself as it reflects it’s surroundings, and it’s shape strange but common in nature.

The tether is the single detail that sort of “grounds” the sculpture in “reality”. Which is both a relief and a showstopper. It’s seeing the rabbit in the hat. We all want to know how it’s done, but that will destroy the illusion.

Christian Bannister – Subcycle

This project combines graphical interface design and sound synthesis. Bannister created a personal interpretation of how he thinks this music should be interpreted visually and how it’s generation should be controlled. In the world of touchscreen based interfaces, i think this is the most comprehensive example of what the technology can do and how these interfaces can be customized to suite aesthetic and functional needs.