36XY Pendulum
Horizontal stripes of the CMYK colour palette in a frosty diffuse plexiglass enclosure. The colours change according to the dynamic states of 36 coupled pendulums. Although purely deterministic, the system exhibits dynamics ranging from regular oscillations to chaotic movements, showcasing smooth colour gradients alongside chaotic mixes. This work illustrates the emergent complex collective behaviour of interacting actors in systems such as societies, fluid dynamics and chains of thoughts. Two wheels at the bottom allow control of the amount of energy in the system and the speed of the movement. Colour modes (CMY, BW, CM, MY, YC) can be selected with a push button.
Size
104 x 138 x 5 cm
Materials
tinted plexiglass, wool felt, canvas, PLA thermoplastic, electronics and stepper motors.