shimmer

shimmer consists of nine pieces of light blue silk cloth suspended from carbon bars which are assembled in a square grid. They hang from the wall, and through the gaps between them it is possible to glimpse the supporting structure. When active, the cloth’s homogenous surface melts into dynamic wave structures, shapes and gestures. On the silk, this results in a vivid graphic game that is reminiscent of the surface of water. These ephemeral patterns are propelled by low-frequency sinusoidal tones, which are produced by loudspeakers placed behind the pieces of cloth. The outcome is an exciting play between geometric stability and transience that is perceived by the eye and ear alike.