May 12, 2014
advection | robert seidel | projection on a water fountain | lichtsicht biennale 2013/2014
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advection | robert seidel | projection on a water fountain | lichtsicht biennale 2013/2014
advection | robert seidel | projection on a water fountain | lichtsicht biennale 2013/2014
advection | robert seidel | projection on a water fountain | lichtsicht biennale 2013/2014
advection | robert seidel | projection on a water fountain | lichtsicht biennale 2013
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advection | robert seidel | projection on a water fountain | lichtsicht biennale 2013
advection | robert seidel | projection on a water fountain | lichtsicht biennale 2013
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ADVECTION _ Robert Seidel 2-Channel Video Projection on a Water Fountain Dimension Fountain 10 x 7 m / Background 35 x 50 m
Artist Statement The work advection consists of several visual études projected on the continuously changing volume of a water fountain. Interconnected with both the circadian rhythm of their natural surroundings as well as the meteorological nuances of seasonal change from autumn to winter – the fixed études alter their density, texture and luminescence over the exhibition time.
This highly organic pictorial frame spawns a contemporary form of moving abstract paintings or associative drawings. The volumetric fountain, the pond reflections and iridescent flares shape a plasmatic spatial system, which is extended by a secondary video projection. This additional layer illuminates the surrounding area, integrating vegetation and the passing visitors into an abstracted mirage-stage.
Here, twining lines change their density within the evolving volume as fragile light patterns float in the bank of fog. The skeletal music composition is augmented by the sound of rippling water and the rushing fountain. Ultimately flickering projection segments and the emerging natural airstreams break the fluctuating formations, making every loop a unique permutation.
Credits Artwork Robert Seidel _ robertseidel.com Music David Kamp _ davidkamp.de