Polar by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer - bitforms gallery

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Rafael Lozano-Hemmer

Polar2018

Custom generative software (color, silent), custom screen, LED, computer, camera19.7 in / 50 cm, diameter
4 in / 10 cm, depthEdition of 6, 1 AP

Polar converts a camera’s cartesian grid of photo sensors (X, Y) into a representation in polar coordinates (r, phi). A radar-like rotation is mapped to the baseline of the live camera to add an element of time, emphasized by a quiet ticking sound. Polar constantly zooms into areas of activity detected by an optical flow algorithm and features a custom-made circular display constructed from 59,881 LED pixels and an integrated 6-core computer.

Screen-based Software

Admin Artwork DetailsLinked to exhibitions:

Caressing the Circle

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