Alexander Salvesen: Perception Calibrator I - Green/Pink
neon and argon light, polycarbonate, acrylic on wood
Perception Calibrator is an relief type of work where two neon lights in different colours mix and blend into a variety of hues and shadows on a three-dimensional surface. The artwork is based on visual perception, the duality of our eyes and the visual process in the brain. The work is a part of a larger series inspired by lines, barcodes and perception called In Visibilis.
Visual Artist,
Lives and works in Helsinki, Finland
Information
Artwork finished in:
2021
Which kind of light sources and what other materials and equipment are used? Neonlight, wood, acrylic and polycarbonate on wood bord.
Please provide the dimensions of the work. Approximate size will do. Please mention if the work can be adjusted. (width-height-depth): 60 x 50,5 cm
Electricity consumption: Standard mains current (10A/16A).
Does the artwork use sound? No sound.
Support and other structures: The work needs support structures, hanging points, or similar.
Please state which structures, hardware or other equipment is needed from the client: The work needs a wall. Alternatively, upon agreeent, the work can be hung from above.
Minimum height of the space: 2 m
Minimum square meters of the space: 4 m2
Requirements for the space: darkness, temperature, colouring (light / dark / specific colour / other) etc.: Warm, dry. The darker the better.
Building time and people required (estimate): 1h 1 person
Artist's presence: Guidance can be provided for building.
Seen before at: In Visibilis I, Tampere, 2021; In Visibilis III, Helsinki (Reflektor Malmi), 2022; In Visibilis V, Vasaan Taidehalli, Vasa, 2023
