data sculpted plants, test 1 - video documentation, [ space ], 2009
data sculpted plants uses the technique of long exposure photography to capture mechanically drawn light tracings. Following mathematical algorithms and environmental distortion, 3 Dimensional plant forms are slowly drawn in space. In realtime they are witnessed only as a moving spot of light, however the long exposure image reveal complex forms that reflect the invisible presence of data in the space.
data sculpted plants, installation view, [ space ], 2009
The plant forms drawn by the machine and presented in the images exist within an abstract technological space literally placed onto our familiar one. In this space mathematical rules govern the growth of forms, and environmental factors such as wind and light are replaced by the presence of invisible electrical activity in the air.
data sculpted plants, animation still, 2009
data sculpted plants, animation still, 2009
This project was made possible with help from a residency called 'Permacultures' at SPACE in London, and support from Arts Council England. There was also loads of help from people mentioned on the technical information page, in particular I would like to thank Iian from bitsfrombytes who gave me tech phone support while putting together the RepRap. I would also like to thank the RepRap community who always answered my questions faster than any corporation.