Penumbra

PENUMBRA

The Clocktower
The Institute for Art and Urban Resources, New York City.

Dimensions:
Aperture: 4″ H x 6″ W (10 H x 15 W cm.)
Interior: 9′ H x 12′ W x 30′ D (274 H x 366 W x 914 D cm.)

Elements:
Rising vapor
Steam
Rising and falling light
Spit-fire ribbon
Blue flame ellipses
Water comet

Materials:
Water, Steam, Ribbon, Steel, Blower, Incandescent lights, Motors, Pump, Rheostats, Propane.

Comments

“A postcard size aperture reveals the scenario: In the foreground is the dome of an enormous blue globe. Pin points of light flicker on its surface. Beyond are beams of light, radiating through a fine vapor. A jet of water shoots an arc from left to right, like sparks, the particles of water fragment into firey jewels. Steam rises, rings of dotted blue flames burn in the distance. A red ribbon spits a stream of fire in the background. Minute points of violet light shines through the darkness.” (KJ-AG)