chandelier in 4

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A reinterpretation of a traditional chandelier in which the crystals and lights form the underlying rigid structure for transient, flowing arms. The disappearing and reappearing body of the chandelier is defined by a fabric contour which weaves through a channel of suspended hoops. The system is actuated by a single driving motor unwinding a spool of custom ribbon. The speed of the motor is calibrated to match the prescribed pattern of the ribbon and define the timing of the piece. The effect is an ethereal lighting fixture which continuously draws and erases itself, in essence, a 4D chandelier.

Project is In progress

 

Project Created: 
09/2008
 
People: Ayah Bdeir, Jessica Banks
Research: Open Lab
Project Type: Open Source, Robotics
Tags: hardware design, motors, robotic furniture, time, untethered