Spheres
(Euclidian space)

In Euclidean space objects are determined by three dimensions, the x-y-z coordinates. The Spheres (Euclidian space) is an interactive, pneumatic installation that responds on the movement of the visitors by opening its axis on a random number of spheres.

The system of Spheres displays complex behaviour in interaction with the visitors, and the audience is an important part of the system. Through the interaction with the visitors, the system displays the properties of emergence. Emergence is a process in which system displays properties that are bigger than the sum of its parts; diverse range of reactions and emotions that the visitors experience and behaviours they project on one another define the final outcome of the work. Depending on the location of the exhibition every showing of the work had completely different reactions, from meditative, euphoric to chaotic.

The number of the spheres is variable, depending on the size and position of the work in the space. The spheres are randomly placed in the space, unequally distant from each other, creating fields of blanks and clusters. They are pneumatic and they respond to visitors, like some excited organic creatures, leaping in the air with an accompanying whistle when someone approaches them and tries to pass by them. They are connected by a system of rubber tubes to an air supply, that is, a compressor. A system of valves and sensors determines the order of their ignition and extinction, depending upon the presence of the visitors.

Technical details:
• 16 x air distribution
• 16 x electromagnetic valve
• 256 x trumpets
• 100m x PVC pipe
• Arduino Mega 2560
• 16 x Relay Module
• PIR Sensor
Technical requirements:
• 50 m2
• 100l air compressor