Ephemeris

EPHEMERIS

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, Virginia.

Dimensions:
16′ H x 29′ W x 35′ D (488 H x 884 W x 1067 D cm.)

Elements:
Scrim plane 16′ x 29′ (488 x 884 cm.)
Vermiculite landscape
Red Renaissance perspective grid
Whirling spheres (copper and ultramarine blue)
Flickering star-lights
Enormous celestial spheres (black and white)
Suspended aluminum javelins
Black and white traveling line
Swirled violet-ultramarine blue walls and ceiling

Materials:
Pigment, Aluminum, Steel, Motors, Incandescent Light, Electronics, Paint, Rubber, Nylon, PVC, Velcro, Vermiculite, Gold.

The Art Galaxy space was horizontal, accentuated by a balanced rhythm of alternating, striped strata.

A black reflecting pool spanned its entire breadth. At either end, a large propeller revolved quietly at random speed. The propellers faced each other across the expanse of water. There was a distinct dialogue between the opposing winds. The dueling fans animated the elements between them.

All matter was suspended in tension, in balance. A tripod sensor revolved according to the fluctuating dominance of wind speed. Two jewel lights suspended on taut wires trembled from the currents. They were aimed at the water; their light was fragmented on the wind-fractured, liquid surface. The streaks of reflected light chased shadow and fugitive reflections across the striped scene. A copper sphere rapidly spun, mimicked by its own reflection. A shining half disc also reflected; one half was mirrored – two halves made the whole.

A straight, sleek red-tipped javelin was delicately poised, cutting across the horizontality. The line reflected was a lively rippled complement. Two small crystal spheres balanced and counterweighted a red needle sensor. All resisted the wind. There was a trace of gold in the air. From the very center of the zebra ceiling, a constant stream of water flowed directly down, forming an infinity of concentric rings – further fragmenting and animating the reflecting image.

The entire scene was charged with the energy of the transparent winds. All the elements were paired dualities. The animated, reflected image projected through space, demonstrating the existence of another dimension.