This interactive installation invites participants to engage with light and sound in a calming, meditative experience. By manipulating handles placed on either side of the sculpture, users control a small circular light fixture, which casts intricate sculptural light reflections through a delicate thin film. These reflections shift and evolve with each movement, creating a mesmerizing, repetitive visual experience designed to soothe the mind and relax the body.
The light effects are custom-programmed in Arduino software using the FastLED library, with color transitions uniquely designed by the artist. A hidden depth sensor detects when a participant is present, also programmed in Arduino, and sends ON/OFF signals via serial communication to P5.js. The P5.js script, in turn, triggers two preloaded ambient bird sound effects, playing them in response to the participant's presence.
This combination of light, movement, and sound creates a multisensory environment, promoting introspection and mindfulness. The installation offers an immersive, meditative atmosphere where participants can explore tranquility through the seamless interaction of technology and nature.
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