Tomas De Rita: 1984
An interactive "robot" which creates a stream of lights, images and sound.
1984 is an audiovisual installation, which resembles a robot. The installation is made up of several old tube screens, video mixers, tuning generators, surveillance cameras, LED lights, UV LED bar, Eurorack-modules, sensors and sound.
The work features technology from the 70's to the present day, making a decades-long journey though the development of AV technology, while also creating a cross-section of equipment and aesthetics used in VJ culture. The devices with their different parts and wires are left deliberately visible.
The viewer observes the robot, and the robot observes the viewer, who’s movements and gestures affect the image and sound of the installation. The sounds, images and lights create an endless stream.
Visual artist and Art educator. Born 1976. Lives in Helsinki, Finland.
Information
Artwork finished in:
2022
Light sources, other materials and equipment used:
CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) monitors, several LED lights and a selection of electronics
Dimensions of the work, approximately (width-height-depth):
100 x 150 x 80. It is maybe possible to build also a bit bigger (support structures has to be considered) or smaller.
Approximate dimensions of the work for mailing / sending.:
130 x 200 x 130
Power consumption:
Standard mains current (10A/16A)
Sound in artwork:
Loud sound
Support and other structures:
The work includes all the necessary structures
Structures, hardware and other equipment needed from the client.:
The work could be installed outdoors also with a suitable glass walled container and heating, if necessary
Minimum height of the space:
200
Minimum square meters of the space:
5
Requirements for the space: darkness, temperature, colouring (light / dark / specific colour / other) etc:
Does not need complete darkness, sound is possible to mute with a sensor if audience is not present
Building time and people required (estimate):
3 hrs, 1
Artist's presence:
Artist or their representative must be present during building
