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Mirrorʼs Image

• WORKING TITLE-

Steven Wright

Communications with Hybrid Environments Steven Wright, March 11th 2010

Mirrorʼs Image

Interactive Installation: Hollow, full bodied sculpture that replicates

a Vitruvian styled human form. Communicative possibilities are capable through the embodiment of sensory technology. Spectators will be acknowledged visually in two ways, through lights and video. The first being able to witness ones self within the sculptures body. The second having LEDs confirm you are within 1m; a respectable intimate space for people.

Can be installed: Nearly anywhere, only takes up a 2ʼ x 2ʼ space with

an interactive diameter of 2 square meters. A wooden base gives structural support and will enable Mirrorʼs Image, to be placed independently apart from any other supports. Works better within a closed space because the XBee Radioʼs pick up interference and the images projected, will become

• bscured.

Communications with Hybrid Environments Steven Wright, March 11th 2010

Mirrorʼs Image

Why: At Present we, that is the human race exists at the precipice of the

next great sociological movement. The progression towards a trans-human

• state. A being that no longer fits our pre-ordained framework of what it

means to be “human”. We are constantly in conflict with our desire to incorporate technology into our lives while at the same time distancing

• urselves from the production of that very same technology. A consistent

cycle of alienation produces a dependency without understanding; making us ignorant controllers without perspective. Mirrorʼs Image, demonstrates

• ur current relationship with trans-human technologies and their pursuit to

mimic our capabilities.

Communications with Hybrid Environments Steven Wright, March 11th 2010

Mirrorʼs Image

Creation Plan:

TECH Required SUPPLIES Required 2x IR Sensor 1x Cellophane wrap 1x Transmitter XBee radio 6x Packing Tape 1x Receiver XBee radio 12x White coat hangers 1x FTDI cable 1x 1/2” x 6ʼ metal rebar 10x Resistor 1x 2ʼ x 2ʼ Pine Base 1x NPN transistor 1x 0.1uF capacitor 3x Arduino 1x Mini Camera 9x SuperBright LED 1x Pekoe Projector

Communications with Hybrid Environments Steven Wright, March 11th 2010

There is a possibility that there will be no need for the XBee radio; for the purpose of projecting the image through the sculpture. May be able to use a spy camera with built in radio transmitters.

• Construction of the exoskeleton will

be completed by casting a human body.

• Form structural support / spine.
• Merge the support beam to the

base and add the sculptures frame to the beam.

Mirrorʼs Image

Visualization: Will stand 6ʼ tall. Clear

in colour with a texture similar to broken

• glass. The exterior is predominantly cold
• plastic. Bright glowing interior helps

illuminate form. The support beam will resemble that of a human spine which will house most of the electronics. The two Arduinoʼs controlling each side of the body will be housed within the head of the

• sculpture. Also included will be the third

eye (mini camera). The IR sensors will be mounted onto the exterior of the face and the Projector will point down through the neck.

Communications with Hybrid Environments Steven Wright, March 11th 2010

Mirrorʼs Image

Ultimately this is an exploration- of form and technology. A clearer understanding of these mediums can only be discovered with the implementation of them into my artwork. Mirrorʼs Image is a stepping stone in terms of the development stages of my fourth year project; a collaboration of multiple mediums. That must be approached well in advance if I am going to able to complete what has been envisioned. Mirrorʼs Image examines how technologies today are beginning to mimic human like qualities to allow for easier communication between human and technological forms. Mirrorʼs Image questions what it is to be human. Something we will need to recognize and understand as the technological age of human manipulation progresses.

Communications with Hybrid Environments Steven Wright, March 11th 2010