Random International's immersive environment Rain Room is a major
component of the MoMA PS1 exhibition EXPO 1: New York. The installation is presented in the lot directly adjacent to The Museum of Modern Art. Simply put, Rain Room is a field of falling water that pauses wherever a human body is detected. Thus, Rain Room offers visitors the experience of controlling the rain. "The work invites visitors to explore the roles that science, technology, and human ingenuity can play in stabilizing our environment. Using digital technology, Rain Room creates a carefully choreographed downpour, simultaneously encouraging people to become performers on an unexpected stage and creating an intimate atmosphere of contemplation.
Random International's Rain Room turned out to be a lot of fun for the visitors, but it's also a very complex installation. It consists of injection moulded tiles, solenoid valves, pressure regulators, 3D tracking cameras, wooden frames, steel beams, a hydraulic management system, and a grated floor. The system is controlled by custom software.
It took my breath away. The fact that art and science came together to create emotion, reaction, and experience is a beauty. To me an amazing painting creates an emotion depends on the viewers background and life experience but this is something else. everyone experienced rain in their life ( at least most part of the world ) and this work of art makes your entire body, and not just your brain to interact and be amazed by it. THIS IS ART.
ReplyDeleteI think this is exhibit is an excellent interactive artwork- it is an experience that has gained a lot of popularity for its unique, satisfying, simple, and precise design. I have several friends and family members who have attended this exhibit, and everyone has loved it! I think art like this is valuable because it make art philosophically accessible to an audience who may not otherwise appreciate fine art. Great post!
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