Telegraph of Time, a radio laser installation situated in Helsinki Olympic stadium tower, was operating for approximately 18 hours at the turn of the year, from dusk till dawn. Dynamic Morse code reading 2020-2021 was laser beamed to eight cardinal directions and broadcasted simultaneously to FM radio frequency 105.8MHz. New Year's promises, wishes, and dreams could be heard in radio transmission at the same time. These messages were delivered by the audience and read by speech synthesis machines.
Communication has developed from early optical telegraph to a modern information network where locomotives of data transfer at the speed of light. Are the artificial intelligences more scoring players in the field of communication in future? Time is particularly meaningful to us right now, and while we are living these peculiar and remarkable times, it may be a good moment to stop and check the course in which we are hurdling thru the cosmos with this planetary vehicle.
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/511498353
Light sources, materials, and equipment:
Light source: laser. Other: radio transmission, live PA.
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Ambient sound.
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The work includes all the necessary structures.
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Artist or their representative must be present during building.
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New Year, Helsinki, 2020-2021.
CONTACT INFORMATION
BLAF Best of Light Art in Finland
is hosted by
Finnish Light Art Society FLASH
2877700-6
LightArtFi
Producer: Annukka Ketola
annukka.ketola@valotaiteenseura.fi
+358 40 735 3972
Curators:
Mia Kivinen / mia.kivinen@valotaiteenseura.fi
Anna Björklund / anna.bjorklund@valotaiteenseura.fi
