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Interactive Art + 2020

ANTI CONDUCTOR

Ryo Kishi
This work embraces the beauty of struggles.
In our society, Individuals tend to go with the flow of their environment.
It`s human nature because it`s easier to survive.

But It`s monotonous and boring.
If no one tries to go against the flow, nothing is gonna change.
On the other hand, when someone tries to escape from the flow,
they will definitely face the risks of being pulled back to the flow.

Because society wants to maintain the structure.
However, the image of an Individual struggling in the flow itself is
full of power and energy, even if the efforts might not pay off.

That is like the history that European people have been struggling against the authority or old customs.

It's simply fascinating to see an individual`s attempt to break the norm of the environment,
and wish for the possible revolution that derives from it.

All six modules each have 3 motors and one electronic circuit.
Each module each has 3 motors and one electronic circuit.
One motor is for rotating the machine, and two motors are for controlling the length of the strings of kites.

To control the movement of a kite in general,
the wind blows in the direction of the kite and somewhat underneath it to create lift power.

This work uses the centrifugal force to create similar effects.
If the rotating speed of the motor is low, the wind weakens
If the rotating speed of the motor is high, the wind strengthens.
The most important point is to keep the balance between centrifugal force, gravity and lift force.