Just like an artificial respiration machine, Breathe inflates and deflates steadily in 10-second cycles repeating the organ-like movement. It is fully dependent on electricity, technology, automation and eventually, the human in control. It is made out of 100 % recycled black plastic, tied with LED Neon lights and controlled by a relay switch which is connected to an air blower.
Dimensions of the work: 5m x 4m x 3.5m. the work size can be customized
Spaces suitable for exhibiting the work: Cold space (eg. a shed, a silo etc.), Semi-heated space, Heated space
Work’s durability: Sub-zero temperatures, Humidity
Requirements for the space: dark (gleaming exit-lights etc. allowed), dim (light enough for walking), light (normal indoor lighting)
Colouring requirements: insignificant
Electricity consumption: Standard mains current (10A/16A)
Support and other structures: The work includes all the necessary structures, except for 4x7 kg bags of sand to hold the work down.
Required technology:
Sound: no sound, the artwork makes some noice through the air blower
Minimum height of the space: 3.5m
Minimum square meters of the space: 20
Building time and people required (estimate): 3 days + artist and 1 assistant
Artist's presence: Artist or their representative must be present during building
On-site building: Assembled on-site
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
