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Welcome to an exploration of the intricate interplay between complexity and simplicity through our kinetic artworks. Our works fuse scientific principles with artistic expression, offering a unique perspective on the interconnected systems that shape our world.
At the core of our works are dynamic structures emerging from fundamental scientific simulation models running inside the pieces. Besides a visually minimalistic and calming effect, these creations offer intuitive insights into the behaviour of complex systems that surround us daily. By controlling the conditions of the simulation, viewers are encouraged to explore these systems in a playful way, uncovering relationships that resonate on various levels of personal reflection.
We follow an approach to kinetic art that prioritises accessibility and lasting engagement. Our works are designed not just for fleeting encounters but for sustained exploration over long time scales in the comfort and safety of one's own home.
In an era of pervasive digital surveillance, we like to create oases through the absence of sensors and external data collection, ensuring that interaction with each piece remains private and personal. By employing purely tactile and intuitive controls, we restore intellectual autonomy to the viewer.
Our commitment to sustainability is part of every aspect of our creations. From using recycled and recyclable materials to modular designs that facilitate easy repair and component replacement, we are dedicated to minimising environmental impact while maximising the longevity of each artwork.
D1Q6 Potts - Competing Interpretations
Concept
This kinetic artwork features a surface made of wool felt encased in semi-diffusive tinted plexiglass, displaying rows of monochrome pixels that change slowly over time. Each line represents a different coloration of the same multiscale pattern, akin to diverse worldviews forming a set of opinions. Following a statistical physics simulation model, the rolls turn to reveal various patterns with a temperature-dependent correlation between neighbour rows. Two quasi-analog wheels at the bottom allow to adjust the temperature and the speed of the state update.This piece invites viewers to explore coherence and entropy as opposing extremes, highlighting intriguing spatio-temporal structures in between. From randomly changing patterns—unbiased, free, yet overwhelming in complexity—to strong correlations that create a serene, predictable canvas with low complexity, the artwork encourages contemplation of observed structures and their dynamics in relation to personal psychology, societies, and the universe.