This kinetic artwork features a surface made of wool felt encased in semi-diffusive tinted plexiglass, displaying rows of monochrome pixels that change slowly over time. Each line represents a different colouration of the same multiscale pattern, akin to diverse worldviews forming a set of opinions. Following a statistical physics simulation model, the rolls turn to reveal various patterns with a temperature-dependent correlation between neighbour rows. Two quasi-analogue wheels at the bottom allow for adjusting the temperature and the speed of the state update.
This piece invites viewers to explore coherence and entropy as opposing extremes, highlighting intriguing spatio-temporal structures in between. From randomly changing patterns—unbiased, free, yet overwhelming in complexity—to strong correlations that create a serene, predictable canvas with low complexity, the artwork encourages contemplation of observed structures and their dynamics in relation to personal psychology, societies, and the universe.
Material: tinted plexiglass, wool felt, canvas, PLA thermoplastic, electronics and stepper motors.
Availability: Open for commissions. Please contact us for details!