Platonic Chains

Exhibited in ITP/IMA 2024 Spring Show

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A site-specific installation exploring sound & mechanized-organic interaction.  Constantly moving web-structure made with chains and hung from the ceiling. 

Installed at the Media Commons @ 370 Jay Street in April of 2024. Featured in the Interactive Telecommunications Spring Show May 2024.

1/4" steel chains, motorized winch, quick links, arduino, found objects

Dimensions:  adjustable

Team: Jacenia Li, Annie Zhu, Qashka Rulino, Jannah Mokhtar


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Working Mechanisms:
Arduino connects to two separate linear actuators that decides the duration to press the buttons of the garage winch that supports and moves the metal chains up and down to create wavy movements.