Embracement, 2003
Embracement is a light reactive installation. It uses a unique Crystal photo-luminescent projection screen that has the capability of a transient memory, discharging an accumulated image during moments that the video sequence is momentarily interrupted by a computer controlled shutter connected to the projector.
The image of two women standing facing each other, is seen on the crystal screen with the younger of the two women repeatedly moving forward to embrace the other. This attempt to embrace sometimes results in rejection and others in an intimate embracement.
Embracement was premiered in Primavera 2003 at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art.
This work was supported in part by the ARC Centres of Excellence Program, funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the New South Wales State Government. The support of the Australia Council for the Arts, and the Australian Centre for Field Robotics at The University of Sydney is also gratefully acknowledged.
Credits
Mari Velonaki: original concept, interface & interaction design
in collaboration with
David Rye: mechatronic systems design
Steve Scheding: software design and implementation
performed by
Melpo Papadopoulos
Leah Grycewicz
Created at the Australian Centre for Field Robotics, University of Sydney, Australia.
Exhibited at
Primavera 2003, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, Australia.
Julianne Pierce (curator), September - November 2003.
Biennale of Electronic Arts Perth, John Curtin Gallery, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia.
Chris Malcolm (curator), September - December 2004.
Strange Attractors, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art, Shanghai, China.
Antoanetta Ivanova (curator), July - September 2006.