ixi, 2020; jxj ,2021; uxv, 2022
ixi, jxj, & uxv are a series of three kinetic sculptures exploring virtual space. Each sculpture is built on two distinct hyper-spaces that gradually morph over 12 hours, modeling potential universes based on research into the theory of everything — the search for a unified explanation of the cosmos. Visitors engage with the shifting, transparent ambiance of each sculpture by moving through its form and surrounding virtual space. The pieces invite an immersive engagement with the incremental transformation of virtual realms. The first version of ixi, commissioned for CTM Festival in 2020, was an online experience featuring a portal and a trajectory around the sculpture. Visitors who entered the portal were transported onto the trajectory, where they moved around the sculpture for 15 minutes, experiencing a soundscape. For the SXSW VR version in 2021, flying was not possible, so the trajectory was replaced with a transparent floor within the sculpture and two curved paths. A video artwork was later commissioned by BITKOM e.V. in 2022.
Dimension: each 900 m x 900 m x 900 m
Technique: 3D model creation, custom animation of 3.400 virtual points, worldbuilding
Sound: AI model training, field recording, custom sound synthesis instrument, algorithmic composition, audio production
Installation: 3d internet experience for laptop or virtual reality headset, morphing is connected to actual time, resulting in a 24-hour loop
