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Tunnel
Rejane Cantoni,
Leonardo Crescenti
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_Tunnel_ is a kinetic, immersive and interactive sculpture composed of 92 porticos that become disordered as a function of the position and body mass of the interactor. Numerous users can enter and interact with the machine simultaneously. Interactors influence the machine via their position and weight.
As an example of interaction: you enter the _Tunnel_ and stand at the center. From this perspective, the aligned porticos fuse and, in your perception, they form walls.
Another example: you go into the _Tunnel_ and stand by one of the side walls. In this case, the relative position and the gravitational force of your body provokes variations in the floor height. The floor inclines up to 5º, the associated porticos progressively rotate in the corresponding direction and angle, and this spreads undulating movements throughout the entire installation.
For the outside observer, the internal movement or your displacement in relation to the installation produces kinetic optic effects.
Links: http://www.cantoni-crescenti.com.br/
As an example of interaction: you enter the _Tunnel_ and stand at the center. From this perspective, the aligned porticos fuse and, in your perception, they form walls.
Another example: you go into the _Tunnel_ and stand by one of the side walls. In this case, the relative position and the gravitational force of your body provokes variations in the floor height. The floor inclines up to 5º, the associated porticos progressively rotate in the corresponding direction and angle, and this spreads undulating movements throughout the entire installation.
For the outside observer, the internal movement or your displacement in relation to the installation produces kinetic optic effects.
Links: http://www.cantoni-crescenti.com.br/
Authors: Rejane Cantoni and Leonardo Crescenti. Special effects technician: Guilherme Steger. Metal work: Carlos Luiz Pissaldo, Luiz Carlos da Silva
Curators: Denise Mattar, Christine Mello. Production: Guilherme Isnard, Alexandre Renar. _Tunnel_ was commissioned by the Armando Alvares Penteado Foundation (FAAP) for the exhibition Tékhne, São Paulo, Brazil, 2010.
Curators: Denise Mattar, Christine Mello. Production: Guilherme Isnard, Alexandre Renar. _Tunnel_ was commissioned by the Armando Alvares Penteado Foundation (FAAP) for the exhibition Tékhne, São Paulo, Brazil, 2010.
Rejane Cantoni (BR) is an artist and new-technology researcher who develops human-machine interfaces within immersive interactive environments. She holds a Post-Ph.D. from the Program on Film, Radio and TV (University of São Paulo), a Ph.D. and Masters in Communication and Semiotics (Catholic University of São Paulo), and from the Program of Études Supérieures des Systèmes d’Information (Geneva University). She was assistant dean and professor of the Mathematics, Physics and Technology Faculty of the Catholic University of São Paulo.
Leonardo Crescenti (BR) is an artist and architect graduate of the University of São Paulo (1978). Researches and develops projects in new media and, since 1985, has been working as director of photography in commercials and shorts. As a director of photography he has directed 13 short films since 1978, winning 21 prizes in Brazil and 14 prizes elsewhere, with three showings at the Cannes Festival.
Leonardo Crescenti (BR) is an artist and architect graduate of the University of São Paulo (1978). Researches and develops projects in new media and, since 1985, has been working as director of photography in commercials and shorts. As a director of photography he has directed 13 short films since 1978, winning 21 prizes in Brazil and 14 prizes elsewhere, with three showings at the Cannes Festival.