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Alexander Salvesen: Perception Calibrator III - 6500K

Neonlight, polycarbonate and charcoal on wood

Perception Calibrator III - 6500K, 2021 Neonlight, polycarbonate and charcoal on wood 125 x 40 x 14 cm

The Perception Calibrator-series is contemplating our visual perception of light. The artwork utilises high contrast lighting (a slowly on/off-pulsating white 6500K neon light) with the surface of the three dimensional white, grayscale and black painting creating a varied perception of depth and colour. Half of the artwork happens in your mind as the light creates coloured afterimages in your retina which the viewer then projects onto the monochromatic surface of the painting. 

The artwork is also possible to be displayed without the pulsating light. 

Perception Calibration-series is a part of a larger exhibition series titled In Visibilis which was inspired by binary barcodes, lines and our perception of reality and time. 

Alexander Salvesen
Visual Artist, Lives and works in Helsinki, Finland
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Information

Light sources, other materials and equipment used:
neon

Dimensions of the work, approximately (width-height-depth):
125 x 40 x 14 cm

Approximate dimensions of the work for mailing / sending.:
Approx 135 x 50 x 20 cm

Power consumption:
Standard mains current (10A/16A)

Sound in artwork:
no sound

Support and other structures:
The work needs support structures, hanging points, or similar

Structures, hardware and other equipment needed from the client.:
The work needs a wall. Alternatively, upon agreement, the work can also be hung from above.

Minimum height of the space:
2

Minimum square meters of the space:
4

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

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